Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK tech company is seeking several Embedded Linux Developers for a fully remote and long-term contract. This role involves developing custom drivers for SoC platforms, requiring expertise in Linux Kernel and commitment to open-source contributions. Enjoy a flexible work setup outside of IR35 legislation, with potential contract extension.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Platform and non-Platform drivers.
• Experience with Yocto (preferably Scarthgap/Dunfell).
• Interest in upstreaming contributions to the open-source community.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary SoC platforms.
• Support peripheral and hardware communication via driver development.

Skills

Driver development

Linux Kernel familiarity

Open-source contributions

Yocto experience

Job description

Remote working - Outside IR35 - Long-term contract - Embedded Linux Developer

One of my longstanding clients is looking to hire several embedded software developers to support the development of custom Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary SoC platforms. The ideal candidates will have experience in driver development (peripheral communication, hardware communication, audio, etc.), familiarity with various parts of the Linux Kernel, and an interest in upstreaming contributions to the open-source community.

This is a fully remote contract opportunity initially lasting 6 months, with potential extension up to 2-3 years.

Key Points:

• Extensive knowledge of Platform and non-Platform drivers
• Experience with Yocto (preferably Scarthgap/Dunfell)
• Full remote work setup
• Outside IR35 (applicable to UK-based contractors)