Full-Time

Linux Kernel Developer

Drivers

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Collabora

Collabora

51-200 employees

Consultancy for Open Source software solutions

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Mid

Remote in UK

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Linux kernel and kernel module development
  • Linux driver development
  • Cross-compiling and porting
  • Understanding of open source development methodology and practices as well as prior experience/contributions with/to the Open Source Linux Kernel community
  • Good English language skills (both verbal and written)
  • Ability to work and communicate in an online fully distributed environment
Responsibilities
  • 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
  • Analyze client problems and design solutions leveraging open source technologies and Collabora's technical expertise
  • Define and scope client projects in collaboration with the delivery team
  • Contribute publicly to open source projects to further strengthen Collabora's technical leadership
  • Gain working knowledge of customers’ products, applications, technical and business strengths and target markets
  • Understand client needs and reconciling time constraints, available technologies and resources, and open source best practices
Desired Qualifications
  • Linux distribution package development/management (Debian, Yocto...) is a nice to have
  • Exposure to Continuous Integration environments (GitLab, kernelci.org...) is a plus
  • Self learning skill to get sufficient knowledge of Collabora's services, business model, project delivery life cycle and other related technical domains

Collabora specializes in helping businesses utilize Open Source software effectively. They assist clients in developing tailored software solutions, whether it involves writing code or creating long-term software strategies. By leveraging community-driven Open Source projects and reusing existing components, Collabora helps clients speed up their product development and enhance their unique offerings. Founded in 2005, the company has been a leader in Open Source technology, contributing to major projects like the Linux Kernel and LibreOffice, which are used in millions of devices globally. Their team of nearly 100 engineers and developers are passionate Open Source contributors, actively participating in the development and maintenance of various projects. Collabora's goal is to guide organizations in adopting Open Source technologies, integrating these methodologies into their operations, and contributing back to the community.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • Collabora's collaboration with MediaTek enhances its position in the growing IoT market.
  • The DRM-CI pipeline boosts Collabora's capabilities in high-performance graphics testing.
  • NVK graphics driver conformance with Vulkan 1.0 strengthens Collabora's gaming industry position.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Red Hat and Canonical in open-source consultancy.
  • Potential challenges in AI and IoT sectors due to investments by Google and Amazon.
  • Over-reliance on partnerships with hardware companies like MediaTek and Renesas.

What makes Collabora unique

  • Collabora specializes in open-source software for automotive, OEM, silicon, and digital TV industries.
  • The company has nearly 100 engineers who are active open-source contributors globally.
  • Collabora offers comprehensive services from planning to training in open-source projects.

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