Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology client in the embedded systems domain is seeking several Embedded Linux Driver Developers for a remote contract. The project involves developing custom Linux Kernel Drivers and requires experience in driver development and a familiarity with the Linux Kernel. This contract offers an initial duration of 6 months with possible extensions, providing a flexible working setup outside IR35 for UK-based contractors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the development of custom Linux Kernel Drivers for SoC platforms.
• Contribute to open-source community with upstreaming efforts.

Skills

Embedded software development

Linux Kernel

Driver development

Tools

Yocto

Job description

Embedded Linux Driver Developer, Northampton

Client: IC Resources

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 26.06.2025

Expiry Date: 10.08.2025

Job Description:

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

One of our 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 with experience in driver development (peripheral communication, hardware communication, audio, etc.), familiarity with various parts of the Linux Kernel, and ideally an interest 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 (Scarthgap/Dunfell preferred)
• Fully remote work setup
• Outside IR35 (for UK-based contractors)