Graphics Software Developer

Collaborative Classroom is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that all students become readers, writers, and thinkers who learn from, care for, and respect each other. Our evidence-based programs help children develop as proficient readers and writers, appreciate the ideas and opinions of others, learn to agree and disagree respectfully, think critically about big ideas, and become responsible citizens of the world. Our commitment to continuous, embedded professional learning empowers educators to grow their teaching practices, build school community, and create the conditions for authentic, student-centered learning.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic open-source software developer, with contributions to the Mesa 3D Graphics Library, to join our ever growing geographically-distributed Graphics domain team. The Graphics domain team is contributing to the entire Linux Graphics stack from the Linux kernel up to the Graphics toolkits including but not limited to DRI and kernel-mode graphics drivers, Wayland/Weston, OpenGL, Vulkan, OpenGL/EGL and other open-source Graphics drivers within the Mesa 3D Graphics Library for different customers’ projects in various market verticals. Key Responsibilities include discussing technology with clients, representing Collabora at conferences, analyzing client problems, designing solutions, defining project scopes, contributing to open source projects, and understanding customer needs. Required skills include experience with Mesa 3D Graphics Library contributions (OpenGL, Vulkan, DRI, Gallium), Linux experience, open source development knowledge, good English skills, and ability to work in a distributed environment. Desired skills include CI/testing experience, self-learning ability, engineering background, and technical leadership experience. Collabora is a global consultancy specializing in open source software across various domains, helping clients accelerate development and reduce time to market.

Join Collabora as a Mesa/Graphics Software Developer to contribute to open-source graphics projects and support Linux graphics stack development.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic open-source software developer, with contributions to the Mesa 3D Graphics Library, to join our ever growing geographically-distributed Graphics domain team. The Graphics domain team is contributing to the entire Linux Graphics stack from the Linux kernel up to the Graphics toolkits including but not limited to DRI and kernel-mode graphics drivers, Wayland/Weston, OpenGL, Vulkan, OpenGL/EGL and other open-source Graphics drivers within the Mesa 3D Graphics Library for different customers’ projects in various market verticals. Key Responsibilities include discussing technology with clients, representing Collabora at conferences, analyzing client problems, designing solutions, defining project scopes, contributing to open source projects, and understanding customer needs. Required skills include experience with Mesa 3D Graphics Library contributions (OpenGL, Vulkan, DRI, Gallium), Linux experience, open source development knowledge, good English skills, and ability to work in a distributed environment. Desired skills include CI/testing experience, self-learning ability, engineering background, and technical leadership experience. Collabora is a global consultancy specializing in open source software across various domains, helping clients accelerate development and reduce time to market.Requirements:<ul><li> Experience with direct contributions to the Mesa 3D Graphics Library: OpenGL, Vulkan, DRI, Gallium drivers</li><li> Linux experience</li><li> Knowledge of open source development methodologies and communities</li><li> Good English language skills (both verbal and written)</li><li> Ability to work and communicate in an online fully distributed environment</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li> Remote work environment</li><li> Opportunity to contribute to open source projects</li><li> Work with a global team of experts</li><li> Participation in conferences and trade shows</li><li> Engagement in cutting-edge graphics and open source technologies</li></ul>

Collaborative Classroom

Graphics Software Developer Join Collabora as a Mesa/Graphics Software Developer to contribute to open-source graphics projects and support Linux graphics stack development. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic open-source software developer, with contributions to the Mesa 3D Graphics Library, to join our ever growing geographically-distributed Graphics domain team. The Graphics domain team is contributing to the entire Linux Graphics stack from the Linux kernel up to the Graphics toolkits including but not limited to DRI and kernel-mode graphics drivers, Wayland/Weston, OpenGL, Vulkan, OpenGL/EGL and other open-source Graphics drivers within the Mesa 3D Graphics Library for different customers’ projects in various market verticals. Key Responsibilities include discussing technology with clients, representing Collabora at conferences, analyzing client problems, designing solutions, defining project scopes, contributing to open source projects, and understanding customer needs. Required skills include experience with Mesa 3D Graphics Library contributions (OpenGL, Vulkan, DRI, Gallium), Linux experience, open source development knowledge, good English skills, and ability to work in a distributed environment. Desired skills include CI/testing experience, self-learning ability, engineering background, and technical leadership experience. Collabora is a global consultancy specializing in open source software across various domains, helping clients accelerate development and reduce time to market. Graphics Software Developer Engineer Collaborative Classroom education early-childhood-education professional-training-and-coaching literacy-instruction social-skills-development book-publishing emotional-learning intervention literacy professional-development professional-learning publishing reading research science-of-reading social writing

This full-time remote role involves developing and contributing to open-source graphics libraries like Mesa, working with technologies such as OpenGL, Vulkan, and DRI. The position requires collaboration with clients and the open-source community to advance graphics solutions.

Consultant

Ship kernel code that runs on millions of devices worldwide. You'll work directly on upstream Linux development for a flagship consumer product while contributing to the broader kernel community. This isn't just maintenance work, you'll be solving hard problems and your code goes upstream.

This is both deep technical work AND collaborative consulting, partnering with client engineering teams to solve their toughest kernel challenges while championing upstream-first approaches.

Location: Fully remote (any timezone, preference for overlap with EU/US hours). Travel: Optional conference attendance.

What You'll Actually Do:
- Contribute directly to mainline Linux kernel development: schedulers, power management, device drivers, and core subsystems.
- Support and optimize Linux for popular consumer devices used by millions.
- Solve hard problems, push Linux boundaries, and invent solutions.
- Work with upstream maintainers and represent Collabora at conferences.
- Translate customer needs into technical solutions, advocating upstream benefits.
- Balance technical excellence with real-world constraints.
- Explain complex kernel decisions to product teams, provide timelines, and build trust.
- Share knowledge and help shape kernel engineering practices.

What We're Looking For:
- 3+ years of Linux kernel development experience.
- Strong C programming skills and deep kernel internals understanding.
- Proven debugging abilities.
- Good English communication skills.
- Self-directed remote work style.

Nice to Have:
- Open source contributions.
- Experience with schedulers, power management, Bluetooth, WiFi, audio.
- CI/CD for kernel testing.
- BSP development or board bring-up.
- Consultancy or client-facing experience.
- Distribution experience (Arch, Debian, Yocto, Buildroot).
- Rust programming skills.
- Product support experience.
- Technical presentation skills.
- Mentoring junior engineers.

What We Offer - Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Office setup budget.
- Sabbatical after five years.
- Support for working outside home.
- Wellness assessments.
- Conference expenses coverage.
- Open source time.

What We Offer - Work Environment:
- Fully remote.
- Global team across Europe, Americas, Asia.
- No on-call rotations.
- Sustainable pace.
- Flexible hours.

What We Offer - Growth & Impact:
- Upstream contributions shaping Linux.
- Technical leadership path.
- Client relationship development.
- Mentorship opportunities.
- Conference speaking support.
- Recognition of contributions.

What We Offer - Cultures & Values:
- Upstream first.
- Transparency.
- Pragmatism.
- Respect for expertise.
- Collaboration.
- Sustainable pace.

Our Interview Process:
- Application review, initial chat, technical interview, deep dive, code review, client scenario, and final discussion.
- Timeline: 3-4 weeks.

Next Steps:
- Application acknowledgment within 2 days.
- Response within 1 week.
- Feedback provided at each stage.

Collabora's Commitment:
- Diversity and inclusion.
- Skills and contributions focus.
- Encouragement to apply regardless of background.
- Recognizing expertise and consulting skills.

Note: Due to holidays, responses will be delayed until the New Year.

Join Collabora as a Linux Kernel Consultant to contribute upstream Linux kernel development and collaborate with clients remotely.

Linux Kernel Consultant

Ship kernel code that runs on millions of devices worldwide. You'll work directly on upstream Linux development for a flagship consumer product while contributing to the broader kernel community. This isn't just maintenance work, you'll be solving hard problems and your code goes upstream.

This is both deep technical work AND collaborative consulting, partnering with client engineering teams to solve their toughest kernel challenges while championing upstream-first approaches.

Location: Fully remote (any timezone, preference for overlap with EU/US hours). Travel: Optional conference attendance.

What You'll Actually Do:
- Contribute directly to mainline Linux kernel development: schedulers, power management, device drivers, and core subsystems.
- Support and optimize Linux for popular consumer devices used by millions.
- Solve hard problems, push Linux boundaries, and invent solutions.
- Work with upstream maintainers and represent Collabora at conferences.
- Translate customer needs into technical solutions, advocating upstream benefits.
- Balance technical excellence with real-world constraints.
- Explain complex kernel decisions to product teams, provide timelines, and build trust.
- Share knowledge and help shape kernel engineering practices.

What We're Looking For:
- 3+ years of Linux kernel development experience.
- Strong C programming skills and deep kernel internals understanding.
- Proven debugging abilities.
- Good English communication skills.
- Self-directed remote work style.

Nice to Have:
- Open source contributions.
- Experience with schedulers, power management, Bluetooth, WiFi, audio.
- CI/CD for kernel testing.
- BSP development or board bring-up.
- Consultancy or client-facing experience.
- Distribution experience (Arch, Debian, Yocto, Buildroot).
- Rust programming skills.
- Product support experience.
- Technical presentation skills.
- Mentoring junior engineers.

What We Offer - Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Office setup budget.
- Sabbatical after five years.
- Support for working outside home.
- Wellness assessments.
- Conference expenses coverage.
- Open source time.

What We Offer - Work Environment:
- Fully remote.
- Global team across Europe, Americas, Asia.
- No on-call rotations.
- Sustainable pace.
- Flexible hours.

What We Offer - Growth & Impact:
- Upstream contributions shaping Linux.
- Technical leadership path.
- Client relationship development.
- Mentorship opportunities.
- Conference speaking support.
- Recognition of contributions.

What We Offer - Cultures & Values:
- Upstream first.
- Transparency.
- Pragmatism.
- Respect for expertise.
- Collaboration.
- Sustainable pace.

Our Interview Process:
- Application review, initial chat, technical interview, deep dive, code review, client scenario, and final discussion.
- Timeline: 3-4 weeks.

Next Steps:
- Application acknowledgment within 2 days.
- Response within 1 week.
- Feedback provided at each stage.

Collabora's Commitment:
- Diversity and inclusion.
- Skills and contributions focus.
- Encouragement to apply regardless of background.
- Recognizing expertise and consulting skills.

Note: Due to holidays, responses will be delayed until the New Year.Requirements:<ul><li> 3+ years of Linux kernel development experience.</li><li> Strong C programming skills.</li><li> Deep understanding of kernel internals.</li><li> Proven debugging abilities.</li><li> Good English language skills, spoken and written.</li><li> Self-directed work style in a remote environment.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li> Competitive salary.</li><li> Office setup budget.</li><li> Sabbatical/Retention of Services after five years.</li><li> Support for working outside home.</li><li> Biannual wellness assessments with mental health specialists.</li><li> Coverage for conference attendance expenses.</li><li> Time allocated for open source contributions.</li></ul>

Linux Kernel Consultant Join Collabora as a Linux Kernel Consultant to contribute upstream Linux kernel development and collaborate with clients remotely. Ship kernel code that runs on millions of devices worldwide. You'll work directly on upstream Linux development for a flagship consumer product while contributing to the broader kernel community. This isn't just maintenance work, you'll be solving hard problems and your code goes upstream.

This is both deep technical work AND collaborative consulting, partnering with client engineering teams to solve their toughest kernel challenges while championing upstream-first approaches.

Location: Fully remote (any timezone, preference for overlap with EU/US hours). Travel: Optional conference attendance.

What You'll Actually Do:
- Contribute directly to mainline Linux kernel development: schedulers, power management, device drivers, and core subsystems.
- Support and optimize Linux for popular consumer devices used by millions.
- Solve hard problems, push Linux boundaries, and invent solutions.
- Work with upstream maintainers and represent Collabora at conferences.
- Translate customer needs into technical solutions, advocating upstream benefits.
- Balance technical excellence with real-world constraints.
- Explain complex kernel decisions to product teams, provide timelines, and build trust.
- Share knowledge and help shape kernel engineering practices.

What We're Looking For:
- 3+ years of Linux kernel development experience.
- Strong C programming skills and deep kernel internals understanding.
- Proven debugging abilities.
- Good English communication skills.
- Self-directed remote work style.

Nice to Have:
- Open source contributions.
- Experience with schedulers, power management, Bluetooth, WiFi, audio.
- CI/CD for kernel testing.
- BSP development or board bring-up.
- Consultancy or client-facing experience.
- Distribution experience (Arch, Debian, Yocto, Buildroot).
- Rust programming skills.
- Product support experience.
- Technical presentation skills.
- Mentoring junior engineers.

What We Offer - Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Office setup budget.
- Sabbatical after five years.
- Support for working outside home.
- Wellness assessments.
- Conference expenses coverage.
- Open source time.

What We Offer - Work Environment:
- Fully remote.
- Global team across Europe, Americas, Asia.
- No on-call rotations.
- Sustainable pace.
- Flexible hours.

What We Offer - Growth & Impact:
- Upstream contributions shaping Linux.
- Technical leadership path.
- Client relationship development.
- Mentorship opportunities.
- Conference speaking support.
- Recognition of contributions.

What We Offer - Cultures & Values:
- Upstream first.
- Transparency.
- Pragmatism.
- Respect for expertise.
- Collaboration.
- Sustainable pace.

Our Interview Process:
- Application review, initial chat, technical interview, deep dive, code review, client scenario, and final discussion.
- Timeline: 3-4 weeks.

Next Steps:
- Application acknowledgment within 2 days.
- Response within 1 week.
- Feedback provided at each stage.

Collabora's Commitment:
- Diversity and inclusion.
- Skills and contributions focus.
- Encouragement to apply regardless of background.
- Recognizing expertise and consulting skills.

Note: Due to holidays, responses will be delayed until the New Year. Consultant Consultant Collaborative Classroom education early-childhood-education professional-training-and-coaching literacy-instruction social-skills-development book-publishing emotional-learning intervention literacy professional-development professional-learning publishing reading research science-of-reading social writing

This role involves deep technical Linux kernel work, upstream contributions, and consulting with clients worldwide. It offers remote work, flexible hours, and opportunities for growth and community impact.

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