Embedded Linux Consultant

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 currently looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Embedded Linux Software Developer with Open-Source exposure to join our team. Your main mission will about providing consulting services to our customers in the areas of Embedded Linux (Bootloaders, Linux kernel, Linux Distros) through software development, integration, debug and testing for different types of products and customers. Location: Fully remote. Travel: Optional conference attendance. What You’ll Actually Do: Upstream & Community Participation: Contribute publicly to open source projects to ensure Collabora's continuing technical leadership. Real-World Impact: Analyse client problems and design solutions leveraging open source technologies and Collabora's technical expertise. Customer Collaboration: Define and scope client projects in collaboration with the delivery team. Breadth When Needed: Gain working knowledge of customers’ products, applications, technical and business strengths and target markets. Be a Technical Advisor: Discussing Linux core system technologies with clients and representing the company at conferences and trade shows to demonstrate and promote our leadership in the open source arena. Deep Technical Work: Understanding client needs and reconciling time constraints, available technologies and resources, and open source best practices.

We are looking for a passionate Embedded Linux Software Developer to provide consulting services in Embedded Linux through software development, integration, debug, and testing.

Embedded Linux Consultant Engineer (Remote/Anywhere)

We are currently looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Embedded Linux Software Developer with Open-Source exposure to join our team. Your main mission will about providing consulting services to our customers in the areas of Embedded Linux (Bootloaders, Linux kernel, Linux Distros) through software development, integration, debug and testing for different types of products and customers. Location: Fully remote. Travel: Optional conference attendance. What You’ll Actually Do: Upstream & Community Participation: Contribute publicly to open source projects to ensure Collabora's continuing technical leadership. Real-World Impact: Analyse client problems and design solutions leveraging open source technologies and Collabora's technical expertise. Customer Collaboration: Define and scope client projects in collaboration with the delivery team. Breadth When Needed: Gain working knowledge of customers’ products, applications, technical and business strengths and target markets. Be a Technical Advisor: Discussing Linux core system technologies with clients and representing the company at conferences and trade shows to demonstrate and promote our leadership in the open source arena. Deep Technical Work: Understanding client needs and reconciling time constraints, available technologies and resources, and open source best practices.Requirements:<ul><li> Broad Linux experience (e.g. uBoot, Linux kernel and BSP, Embedded Linux Distros (e.g. Yocto, Debian)</li><li> Knowledge of open source development methodologies and relevant open source communities</li><li> Knowledge of ARM processors-based embedded systems</li><li> Experience with System image creation tooling (e.g. debos, wic) and OTA technologies are essential</li><li> Experience with Debian system creation specifically would be a big plus</li><li> Experience in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a Linux-based environment</li><li> Experience with software development for embedded linux systems</li><li> Experience with modern CI tooling (github, gitlab)</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> Competitive salary based on experience and location</li><li> Office setup budget to create your ideal remote workspace</li><li> Sabbatical/Retention of Services – after five years of continuous service</li><li> Co-working policy – support for working outside your home office</li><li> Wellness assessments – biannual wellbeing assessments with a trained mental health specialist</li><li> Conference attendance – we cover expenses and encourage speaking opportunities</li><li> Open source time – contribute to projects you care about, with company support</li></ul>

Collaborative Classroom

Embedded Linux Consultant Engineer (Remote/Anywhere) We are looking for a passionate Embedded Linux Software Developer to provide consulting services in Embedded Linux through software development, integration, debug, and testing. We are currently looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Embedded Linux Software Developer with Open-Source exposure to join our team. Your main mission will about providing consulting services to our customers in the areas of Embedded Linux (Bootloaders, Linux kernel, Linux Distros) through software development, integration, debug and testing for different types of products and customers. Location: Fully remote. Travel: Optional conference attendance. What You’ll Actually Do: Upstream & Community Participation: Contribute publicly to open source projects to ensure Collabora's continuing technical leadership. Real-World Impact: Analyse client problems and design solutions leveraging open source technologies and Collabora's technical expertise. Customer Collaboration: Define and scope client projects in collaboration with the delivery team. Breadth When Needed: Gain working knowledge of customers’ products, applications, technical and business strengths and target markets. Be a Technical Advisor: Discussing Linux core system technologies with clients and representing the company at conferences and trade shows to demonstrate and promote our leadership in the open source arena. Deep Technical Work: Understanding client needs and reconciling time constraints, available technologies and resources, and open source best practices. Embedded Linux Consultant 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

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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