Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector is looking for an Embedded Linux Driver Developer for a fully remote long-term contract based in Stevenage. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in driver development, particularly focusing on peripheral and hardware communication. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute significantly to open-source projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in driver development for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with the Linux Kernel and upstreaming.
• Extensive knowledge of platform and non-platform drivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom Linux Kernel Drivers for SoC platforms.
• Support development of embedded software.
• Engage with the open-source community.

Skills

Embedded software development

Driver development

Linux Kernel

Hardware communication

Peripheral communication

Audio development

Open-source contribution

Yocto

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Embedded Linux Driver Developer, Stevenage

Client: IC Resources

Location: Stevenage

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 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 an interest in upstreaming into the open-source community.

This is a full remote working contract, initially for 6 months, with potential extension up to 2-3 years.

Key Points:

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