Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong experience in Linux Kernel and kernel module development., Proficiency in Linux driver development and cross-compiling., Familiarity with open-source development methodologies and contributions to the Linux Kernel community., Good English communication skills, both verbal and written..

Key responsibilities:

Develop, integrate, validate, and deploy Linux board support packages and kernel device drivers.

Discuss Linux core system technologies with clients and design solutions based on their needs.

Contribute to open source projects to enhance Collabora's technical leadership.

Collaborate with the delivery team to define and scope client projects.

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 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 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 (Jenkins, 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

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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