Open Source Software Developer (Speculative; Remote/Anywhere)

Collabora; Poland; Remote; PLN 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in Open Source software is seeking passionate software developers to join their distributed engineering team. Responsibilities include engaging with clients, analyzing challenges, and contributing to open source projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in software development, good English skills, and familiarity with open source methodologies. This role offers the flexibility of remote work.

Responsibilities

• Discuss technology with clients and represent the company at conferences.
• Analyze client problems and design solutions with open source technologies.
• Define and scope client projects with the delivery team.
• Contribute to open source projects to maintain technical leadership.
• Understand client needs and manage resources effectively.

Skills

Software development experience

Knowledge of open source development methodologies

Good English communication skills

Technical leadership experience

Ability to work in a distributed environment

Familiarity with market verticals

Self-learning skills

Contributions to open source projects

Experience with technologies like Mesa, Vulkan, Rust

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or related experience

Job description

We are always looking for passionate and talented software developers to join our geographically-distributed engineering team. If you do not think your profile can fit any of the other targeted job openings on our web site, as we are eager to learn more about you, just apply to this one and we will definitely look into your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Discussing technology with clients and represent Collabora at conferences and trade shows to demonstrate and promote our leadership in the open source arena
• Analysing client problems and designing solutions leveraging open source technologies and Collabora's technical expertise
• Defining and scoping client projects in collaboration with the delivery team
• Contributing publicly to open source projects to ensure Collabora's continuing technical leadership
• Gain working knowledge of customers’ products, applications, technical and business strengths and target markets
• Understanding client needs and reconciling time constraints, available technologies and resources, and open source best practices

Desired Skills

• Track record of experience in software development is essential
• Knowledge of open source development methodologies and good standing in the open source community
• Good English language skills (both verbal and written)
• Experience in a Technical Leadership role
• Ability to work and communicate in an online distributed environment
• Existing familiarity with one or more of Collabora's market verticals is preferable
• BS/BA or experience in the role of Engineer
• Demonstrable contributions to components in open source projects
• Preferable experience with direct development on one (or more) of Mesa, Vulkan, Rust, Yocto, Debian, GStreamer, FFMPEG, X11, Wayland/Weston, OBS, Lava, Linux kernel/device drivers, distribution integration, porting
• Self learning skills to get sufficient knowledge of Collabora's services, business model, project delivery life cycle and other related technical domains

Collabora is a global consultancy focused on helping businesses harness the full potential of Open Source software. From the Linux kernel to graphics, multimedia, machine learning, and XR, our expertise spans all key areas of Open Source development.

For over 20 years, Collabora has helped clients navigate the ever-evolving Open Source landscape, whether contributing a critical line of code or shaping long-term strategic development plans.

By leveraging community-driven projects and reusing proven components, we accelerate development, reduce time to market, and enable true product differentiation.

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