CollaboraCO

Linux Kernel Developer (Remote/Anywhere)

We're a global consultancy, specializing in delivering the benefits of Open Source software to the commercial world.

Collabora

Employee count: 51-200

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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Open to candidates from all countries.

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Worldwide

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We're a global consultancy, specializing in delivering the benefits of Open Source software to the commercial world. We enable our clients to develop the best solutions, whether writing a line of code or shaping a longer-term strategic software development plan. By harnessing the potential of community-driven Open Source projects, and re-using existing components, we help our clients reduce time to market and focus on creating product differentiation.

Since our founding in 2005, we've been at the forefront of Open Source technology, developing solutions that power today’s leading products across a number of industry segments, included in millions of devices worldwide. Whether its the Linux Kernel or LibreOffice, our expertise spans across all key areas of Open Source software development, from graphics, multimedia, and web engines, to complete, integrated solutions.

Our team of engineers and developers – nearly 100 strong – are among the most motivated and active Open Source contributors and maintainers around the world. They have a passion for technology and Open Source, a key part of our core values. When not working on client projects, Collaborans volunteer their time in their respective expertise domains and participate in the strategic planning of the Open Source projects they invest themselves in.

From tailoring the latest Open Source technologies to your projects to integrating Open Source methodologies into your organization or contributing your code back to the community, you can count on us to help you navigate the ever-evolving world of Open Source. Contact us today to see how we can work together.

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Healthcare benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid parental leave

Paid family leave for all parents to support you and your family.

Retirement benefits

401(k) and regional retirement plans to help you invest in your future.

Generous vacation

We have a generous 4 weeks PTO policy to help encourage work-life balance.

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51-200 employees

Founded in

2005

Chief executive officer

Philippe Kalaf

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