Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in embedded systems is looking for an Embedded Linux Driver Developer for a long-term remote contract. This role involves developing Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary systems, requiring a strong background in driver development and Linux Kernel knowledge. Initial contract duration is 6 months, with possibilities for extension up to 2-3 years, outside IR35 for UK contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in driver development and Linux Kernel.
• Knowledge of both platform and non-platform drivers.
• Familiar with Yocto, preferably Scarthgap/Dunfell.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary SoCs.
• Support peripheral comms, hardware comms, audio functionalities.
• Collaborate for potential upstreaming into the open-source community.

Skills

Driver Development

Linux Kernel

Peripheral Communications

Hardware Communications

Audio

Yocto

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Embedded Linux Driver Developer, southampton

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Client:

IC Resources

Location:

southampton, 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