Linux Kernel Developer (Remote/Anywhere)

Posted 2025-10-26
Remote, USA Full Time Immediate Start
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 domain team, you primary focus will be to participate in the development, integration, validation and deployment of Linux board support packages and kernel device drivers, merging code upstream, working together with the mainline Linux community, configuring kernels, troubleshooting functional and performance problems for different customers’ projects and products. Key Responsibilities Discuss Linux core system technologies with clients and promote our leadership in the open source arenaAnalyze client problems and design solutions leveraging open source technologies and Collabora's technical expertiseDefine and scope client projects in collaboration with the delivery teamContribute publicly to open source projects to further strengthen Collabora's technical leadershipGain working knowledge of customers’ products, applications, technical and business strengths and target marketsUnderstand client needs and reconciling time constraints, available technologies and resources, and open source best practices Desired Skills Linux Kernel and kernel module developmentLinux driver developmentCross-compiling and portingUnderstanding of open-source development methodology and practices as well as prior experience/contributions with/to the Open Source Linux Kernel communityLinux distribution package development/management (Debian, Yocto...) is a nice to haveExposure to Continuous Integration environments (Jenkins, kernelci.org...) is a plusSelf learning skill to get sufficient knowledge of Collabora's services, business model, project delivery life cycle and other related technical domainsGood English language skills (both verbal and written)Ability to work and communicate in an online fully distributed environment Additional Information 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.#LI-Remote Apply to this Job
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