Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in Linux kernel development, Familiarity with device driver development, Knowledge of open source methodologies, Experience in Linux distribution management, Exposure to Continuous Integration environments.

Key responsabilities:

Develop and validate Linux board support packages

Analyze client problems and design solutions

Contribute to open source projects publicly

Define and scope client projects with the team

Represent Collabora at conferences and trade shows

Job description

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

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 Skills

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

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, busines 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

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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Experience

Level of experience: None

Spoken language(s):

EnglishEnglish

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Hard Skills

Cross Compiling Open Source Development Package Development Process Language Education Self-Directed Learning Kernel-Mode Driver Framework Linux

Other Skills

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Analytical Thinking
Verbal Communication Skills

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