Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in embedded software is seeking several Embedded Linux Driver Developers for a long-term, fully remote contract. This opportunity focuses on developing custom Linux kernel drivers for proprietary SoC platforms, ideal for engineers with robust experience in driver development and an interest in open-source contributions. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a timeline from 6 months with a potential extension up to 2-3 years.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the development of custom Linux Kernel Drivers for proprietary SoC platforms.
• Work on peripheral and hardware communication systems.

Skills

Driver development

Linux Kernel

Yocto

Peripheral communication

Hardware communication

Open-source contributions

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Embedded Linux Driver Developer, Stockport

Client: IC Resources

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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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 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 opportunity, initially for 6 months, with potential extension up to 2-3 years.

Key Points:

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