Full-time

Linux Kernel Consultant (Remote/Anywhere)

Posted by Collabora • United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

📍 United Kingdom, United Kingdom 🕒 January 30, 2026

About the Role

About This RoleShip 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, you'll partner 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

  • 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: ...
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