Linux Software Engineer

Linaro Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Engineer with a passion for open-source software and 1 to 3 years of experience contributing to open-source projects like Linux Kernel, Zephyr, Yocto Project, etc., to join our Linaro Professional Services team. The applicant must have a strong foundation in computer science and operating systems, and a passion for open source. A successful candidate will: develop, support, maintain, and document software functionality; work with new technologies for implementation; analyze code to find causes of errors and revise programs as needed; and prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to satisfy requirements.

Main Duties

• Collaborate regularly within a team and with upstream communities.
• Develop, test, integrate, and document new software features in any part of a Linux system (including the kernel, libraries, and user space).
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve system issues and bugs as they arise.
• Implement end-to-end system capabilities, integrating system software with user programs to produce seamless and optimized end-user experiences.
• Create and maintain software to support development, including CI/CD and automation, remote access utilities, and software packaging.
• Work directly with hardware, including bringing up hardware platforms from scratch.
• Present talks at open-source conferences.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or comparable relevant experience.

Technical Skills & Experience

You take pride in building your Linux operating system from the ground up!

And if you do, the following should be granted:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of computer science topics, including operating system concepts, computer architecture, and advanced algorithms and data structures.
• Knowledge of the Linux operating system architecture, including boot process, kernel design, user space libraries, and multimedia and other frameworks.
• Knowledge of the Linux system development environment, including build processes, toolchains, scripting, packaging, and test frameworks.
• Linux Kernel development experience, including full Linux OS image creation, configuration, and bring-up.
• Comfort working with hardware and development boards.
• Knowledge and experience in software development methodologies.
• Exposure to and passion for open-source software projects.

Soft Skills

• Comfortable working in a distributed, geographically-spread, remote working environment.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively with teams to resolve problems spanning many disciplines.
• A creative problem-solver, passionate about working with the latest technologies to create great experiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication ability. Fluent in English communication skills, especially in online environments such as forums, wikis, mailing lists, video conferencing, and IRC.
• Basic project management understanding, with the ability to deliver high-quality work on schedule.

Location:

Preferred location UK; however, this position may also be open to exceptional candidates who are residents of Germany, Canada, and the United States of America. The position is fully remote or hybrid in certain locations. International travel is required to attend Linaro Connect events, technical development sprints, and key community events.