💼 Full-Time Position

Linux Kernel Consultant (Remote/Anywhere)

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Collabora
📍 United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Location
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Posted
May 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

About this role


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 role suits an engineer who wants to go deep: you will have the space to develop genuine subsystem expertise, build your upstream profile and grow into technical leadership over time. This role combines deep technical work with collaborative consulting. You will partner with client engineering teams to solve their toughest kernel challenges while championing upstream-first approaches. Location: Fully remote (preference for EU or East Coast US hours)
Travel: Optional conference attendance

What you'll actually do

  • Upstream First: Contribute directly to mainline Linux kernel development: schedulers, pow...