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Collabora · 2 months ago

Senior Linux Kernel Developer (Remote/Anywhere)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

Collabora is a global consultancy focused on helping businesses harness the full potential of Open Source software. They are seeking a Senior Linux Kernel Software Developer to participate in the development, integration, validation, and deployment of Linux board support packages and kernel device drivers, while collaborating with the mainline Linux community.

ConsultingLinuxOpen SourceSoftwareTraining

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

Qualification

Linux Kernel developmentLinux driver developmentTechnical LeadershipCross-compilingOpen-source developmentLinux distribution managementContinuous IntegrationRemote communicationEnglish language skillsSelf learning

Required

Linux Kernel and kernel module development

Linux driver development

Experience within a Technical Leadership role

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

Preferred

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