Open Source Software Developer @ Collabora

INACTIVE

Full-Time

Open Source Software Developer

Posted on 4/5/2024

Collabora

51-200 employees

Global consultancy specializing in commercial Open Source solutions.

Consulting

Junior, Mid, Senior

Cambridge, UK

Required Skills

Jenkins

Linux/Unix

Requirements

Track record of experience in software development.
Knowledge of open source development methodologies and good standing in the open source community.
Good English language skills (both verbal and written).
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 WebKit, Blink, GStreamer, FFMPEG, libav, X11, wayland/weston, Jenkins, OBS, lava, Linux kernel/device drivers, distribution integration, and porting.
Self-learning skills to get sufficient knowledge of Collabora's services, business model, project delivery life cycle, and other related technical domains.

Responsibilities

Discussing technology with clients and representing Collabora at conferences and trade shows to demonstrate and promote 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.
Gaining working knowledge of customers’ products, applications, technical and business strengths, and target markets.
Understanding client needs and reconciling time constraints, available technologies, resources, and open source best practices.

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)
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 WebKit, Blink, GStreamer, FFMPEG, libav, X11, wayland/weston, Jenkins, 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 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.

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Collabora stands out as a global consultancy that leverages the power of Open Source software to deliver tailored solutions to the commercial world, with a proven track record of reducing time to market and creating product differentiation for clients. The company's team of nearly 100 engineers and developers are not only highly skilled but also actively contribute to the Open Source community, demonstrating their commitment to the continuous evolution of this technology. Collabora's industry leadership is evident in their involvement in major Open Source projects like the Linux Kernel and LibreOffice, and their belief in open access to software as a key driver of technological innovation.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Milton, United Kingdom

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -4%

1 year growth

↓ -7%

2 year growth

↓ -8%

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