Remote Linux Kernel Developer - Drivers (Remote/Anywhere)

Collabora Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Collabora Ltd. is seeking a Remote Linux Kernel Developer specialized in drivers to join our distributed kernel team. You will work on Linux board support packages, kernel modules, and driver development across client projects.

The role emphasizes open source engagement, collaboration with customers, and contributions to the mainline kernel. Strong English, self-learning, and experience with Debian or Yocto are valued in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Linux kernel development and device drivers.
• Strong track record of open source kernel contributions and reviews.
• Experience packaging with Debian/Yocto is a plus.
• Excellent English communication for distributed, remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Discuss Linux core technologies with clients and represent Collabora at events.
• Define and scope client projects with the delivery team.
• Contribute to open source projects to strengthen technical leadership.
• Develop Linux kernel and kernel modules; driver development.
• Understand open source development practices and Linux kernel community.
• Package management and distribution (Debian, Yocto).
• Self-learning to master Collabora's services and lifecycle.
• Maintain strong English communication and remote collaboration.

Skills

Linux kernel

Driver development

Open source contributions

Debian packaging

Yocto packaging

C language

English communication

Job description

Remote Linux Kernel Developer - Drivers (Remote/Anywhere)

Start Date: 2026-10-05

Location: Lydney, Gloucestershire, GB, GL15 5, Work From Home

End Date: 2027-01-03T07:01:38.427

Collabora is currently looking for a very technically capable, enthusiastic and passionate Linux Kernel Software Developer to join its ever growing engineering team.

As a member of the Kernel team, your primary focus will be to participate in the development, integration, validation and deployment of Linux board support packages and kernel device drivers, configuring kernels, troubleshooting functional and performance problems for different customers projects and products and participating in the mainline Linux with code contributions, reviews and discussions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Discuss Linux core system technologies with clients and represent Collabora at conferences and trade shows to demonstrate and promote our leadership in the open source arena
• Define and scope client projects in collaboration with the delivery team
• Contribute publicly to open source projects to further strengthen Collabora's technical leadership
• Linux kernel and kernel module development
• Linux driver development
• Understanding of open source development methodology and practices as well as prior experience/contributions with/to the Open Source Linux Kernel community
• Linux distribution package development/management (Debian, Yocto...)
• Self learning skills to gain sufficient knowledge of Collabora's services, business model, project delivery life cycle and other related technical domains
• Good English language skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work and communicate in an online fully distributed environment

About Collabora:

Collabora is a software consultancy specializing in bringing companies and the Open Source community together. We combine years of Open Source software leadership with an understanding of the challenges that businesses, non‑profits, and governments face. Collabora brings deep technical expertise in system integration & architecture, graphics, multimedia, web engines and communications to a number of market verticals, including mobile, IVI / automotive, set top box / smart TV, and a range of other specialized embedded applications.

Collabora has the unique business model of enabling enterprises to leverage Open Source software in their solutions. Having worked with notable industry leading companies in the automotive, aerospace and handset mobile verticals amongst many others, Collabora has established a broad customer portfolio.

Additional notes: xlzlddp #LI-Remote Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.