Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; North East; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks remote Embedded Linux Driver Developers for a long-term contract focusing on custom Linux Kernel driver development for proprietary systems. This role requires extensive knowledge of driver development and Linux Kernel, with a preference for those experienced in Yocto. Candidates should be passionate about contributing to the open-source community in this dynamic, evolving contract position.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of driver development and the Linux Kernel.
• Experience with Yocto (Scarthgap/Dunfell preferred).
• Interest in open-source community.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom Linux Kernel drivers for proprietary SoC's.
• Support driver development for peripheral and hardware communications.
• Participate in upstreaming into the open-source community.

Skills

Driver Development

Linux Kernel

Platform Drivers

Non-Platform Drivers

Yocto

Job description

Embedded Linux Driver Developer, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

Client:

IC Resources

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

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

One of my longest standing clients is looking to hire several embedded software developers to support with developing custom Linux Kernel Drivers to go on to proprietary SoC’s. As a result, they are looking for engineers with experience of driver development (peripheral comms, hardware comms, audio, etc), experience with different parts of the Linux Kernel and preferably someone interested in upstreaming into the open-source community.

This will be a full remote working contract opportunity, initially for 6 months with expectations that it could extend up to 2-3 years to begin with.

Key Points:

• Extensive knowledge of Platform and non-Platform drivers
• Yocto (Scarthgap/Dunfell preferred)
• Full remote
• Outside IR35 (for UK based contractors)

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

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom