£70K/yr to £80K/yr
Cambridge, England
Permanent, Variable

Linux Kernel Developer

Posted by MicroTECH Global Ltd.

JOB AD:

Job Title: Linux Kernel Developer - Drivers

Location: Cambridge, UK

Type: Permanent

100% Remote from anywhere in UK or Europe!

Our client are an Open Source Software consultancy with Engineers distributed across the world.

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.

Responsibilities

Discuss Linux core system technologies with clients and represent us 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 technical expertise Define and scope client projects in collaboration with the delivery team Contribute publicly to open source projects to further strengthen 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

Experience Required:

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 our clients 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

If you're interested, please reach out.

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