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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 remoteTravel: Optional conference attendanceWhat You’ll Actually DoUpstream & Community Participation: Contribute publicly to open source projects to ensure Collabora's continuing technical leadershipReal-World Impact: Analyse client problems and design solutions leveraging open source technologies and Collabora's technical expertiseCustomer Collaboration: Define and scope client projects in collaboration with the delivery teamBreadth When Needed: Gain working knowledge of customers’ products, applications, technical and business strengths and target marketsBe 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 arenaDeep Technical Work: Understanding client needs and reconciling time constraints, available technologies and resources, and open source best practicesWhat We’re Looking ForRequired:Broad Linux experience (e.g. uBoot, Linux kernel and BSP, Embedded Linux Distros (e.g.
Yocto, Debian)
Knowledge of open source development methodologies and relevant open source communitiesKnowledge of ARM processors-based embedded systemsExperience with System image creation tooling (e.g. debos, wic) and OTA technologies are essentialExperience with Debian system creation specifically would be a big plusExperience in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a Linux-based environmentExperience with software development for embedded linux systemsExperience with modern CI tooling (github, gitlab)Good English language skills (both verbal and written)Ability to work and communicate in an online fully distributed environmentNice to Have:Familiarity with one or more of Collabora's market verticalsExperience with the Rust programming languageExperience with setting up secure/trusted boot chainsExperience with creating A/B boot systems or other atomic upgrade schemesExperience with base hardware bringup of new ARM devicesWhat We OfferCompensation &
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We offer a competitive
Benefits
package tailored to each country, plus a core global benefit offering accessible to all Collaborans. Our core
Benefits
include:Competitive salary based on experience and locationOffice setup budget to create your ideal remote workspaceSabbatical/Retention of Services - after five years of continuous serviceCo-working policy - support for working outside your home officeWellness assessments - biannual wellbeing assessments with a trained mental health specialistConference attendance - we cover expenses and encourage speaking opportunitiesOpen source time - contribute to projects you care about, with company supportWork EnvironmentFully remote - work where you’re most productive, with a global team across Europe, the Americas, and AsiaNo on-call rotations - this isn’t support work; focus on engineering and innovationSustainable pace - we’re here for the long term, with no burnout cultureFlexible hours - manage your own schedule and work when you’re at your bestGrowth & ImpactUpstream contributions - your work directly shapes GStreamer and the broader multimedia ecosystem, not just client productsTechnical leadership track - path to principal engineer, subsystem expertise, or technical architecture rolesConsulting track - develop deeper client relationships, lead customer engagements, or shape service offeringsMentorship opportunities - both receiving and providing guidance within a collaborative teamConference speaking - we support presentation submissions and provide coaching to amplify your impactRecognition - your contributions are public, building your professional reputation in the open source communityCulture & ValuesUpstream first - we believe the best solutions benefit everyone, so we prioritise contributing back to the communityTransparency - open discussion about technical decisions, business constraints, and project challengesPragmatism - perfect is the enemy of good; we ship quality code that solves real problemsRespect for expertise - we trust engineers to make technical decisions and own their workCollaborative - we succeed by working together, internally and with the open source communitySustainable pace - we’re here for the marathon, not the sprintOur Interview ProcessWe respect your time and provide a clear, structured process:Application Review (within 2 weeks) - we evaluate your code, contributions, and experienceInitial Chat (30 to 60 minutes) - a casual conversation about your background and our workTechnical Interview (1 - 2 hours)Technical Deep-Dive - discuss Embedded Linux architecture, debugging challenges, and problem-solving approaches (no whiteboard coding)Code Review Session - review real patches or contributions together, discussing trade-offs and design decisionsClient Scenario Discussion - tackle a realistic customer situation, balancing technical debt, timelines, and upstream goals (we want to see your thought process)Chief Operating Officer (60 min) - meet the COO to discuss day-to-day work, company culture, and compensationOffer (within 1 week of final interview)Total timeline: 3 - 4 weeks from application to offerWe provide feedback at every stage, and you’ll always know where you stand.Collabora’s CommitmentWe’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people underrepresented in tech.We evaluate candidates based on skills, contributions, and potential - not pedigree. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, apply anyway - imposter syndrome is real, and you might be exactly who we’re looking for.If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.Originally posted on Himalayas
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