Embedded Linux Driver Developer

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking several Embedded Linux Driver Developers for a remote contract role in Warrington. Candidates should have extensive experience with Linux Kernel Driver development and familiarity with Yocto. This long-term opportunity offers the possibility of extension, ideal for engineers passionate about contributing to the open-source community.

Qualifications

• Experience with driver development on Linux Kernel.
• Familiarity with Yocto, especially Scarthgap/Dunfell.
• Interest in open-source contributions is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support development of custom Linux Kernel Drivers for SoC platforms.
• Ensure effective peripheral and hardware communication.
• Collaborate on open-source contributions.

Skills

Driver development

Linux Kernel

Yocto

Peripheral communication

Hardware communication

Audio development

Job description

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Embedded Linux Driver Developer, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: IC Resources

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire

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 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 (preferably Scarthgap/Dunfell)
• Full remote work
• Outside IR35 (for UK contractors)