Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the embedded software sector is looking for an Embedded Linux Driver Developer to join their team on a remote, long-term contract. This position requires expertise in driver development, with a focus on Linux Kernel customization and a passion for contributing to the open-source community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop custom Linux Kernel drivers for proprietary SoCs.
• Support with peripheral and hardware communications.

Skills

Driver development

Linux Kernel

Yocto

Peripheral comms

Hardware comms

Audio

Job description

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Embedded Linux Driver Developer, plymouth

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Client:

IC Resources

Location:

plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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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