Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking several Embedded Linux Developers for a long-term contract focusing on developing custom Linux Kernel Drivers for SoC platforms. This fully remote position is expected to last initially for 6 months with the potential for extension up to 2-3 years. Candidates should have extensive technical knowledge and experience in driver development, particularly with Yocto.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Platform and non-Platform drivers.
• Experience with Yocto (preferably Scarthgap/Dunfell).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driver development

Linux Kernel

Yocto

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. They seek engineers experienced in driver development (peripheral communication, hardware communication, audio, etc.), familiar with various parts of the Linux Kernel, and ideally interested in upstreaming contributions to the open-source community.

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

Key Points:

• Extensive knowledge of Platform and non-Platform drivers
• Experience with Yocto (preferably Scarthgap/Dunfell)
• Remote working arrangement
• Outside IR35 (for UK contractors)