Embedded Linux Driver Developer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Embedded Linux Driver Developer for a remote, long-term contract position. The successful candidate will develop custom Linux Kernel Drivers and work with hardware communications. This role offers flexibility and the possibility of extensions beyond the initial 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux Kernel development required.
• Knowledge of Yocto is preferred.
• Experience in peripheral and hardware communications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary SoCs.
• Support driver development for various hardware components.
• Collaborate in upstreaming into the open-source community.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Driver Development

Platform Drivers

Yocto

Hardware Communication

Job description

Embedded Linux Driver Developer, reading

Client:

IC Resources

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

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