Linux Kernel Consultant (Remote/Anywhere)
Hybrid (Remote)Full-timePosted 6mo ago
About the role
Remote full-time role focusing on upstream Linux kernel development and remote consultancy, solving hard kernel problems for consumer devices, with opportunities for technical leadership and collaboration with client teams.
Responsibilities
- Upstream First: Contribute directly to mainline Linux kernel development: schedulers, power management, device drivers and core subsystems
- Real-World Impact: Support and optimise Linux for extremely popular consumer devices used by millions of people
- Solve Hard Problems: Make Linux do things it can't currently do. Push boundaries to adapt Linux for new use cases
- Community Collaboration: Work with upstream maintainers and represent Collabora at conferences
- Client Partnership: Translate customer needs into technical solutions while advocating for upstream-first approaches
- Navigate Constraints: Balance technical excellence with deadlines, hardware limitations, and business priorities while maintaining code quality
- Be a Technical Advisor: Explain complex kernel decisions to product teams and build trust through transparent communication
Qualifications
- Product support experience, comfortable diagnosing and resolving end-user issues from vague bug reports
- Solid Linux kernel development experience with ability to navigate unfamiliar subsystems independently
- Strong English communication skills, both spoken and written
- Self-directed work style in a remote, asynchronous environment
Skills
Required:Linux kernel developmentProduct supportEnglish communicationRemote/self-directed work
Nice to have:Upstream contribution historyConsultancy/client-facing experienceCI/CD for kernel testingBSP/board bring-upRust programming
Benefits
- Competitive salary (location-dependent)
- Conference attendance (expenses covered)
- Open source time
- Office setup budget
- Sabbatical/Retention of Services after five years
- Co-working policy
- Wellness assessments (biannual)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Collabora
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