Junior/Mid-Level Linux Kernel Engineer

About Us

We are seeking a Junior to Mid-level Linux Kernel Engineer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic developer based in the Bristol area to work on cutting-edge kernel and multimedia technologies at and learn how to contribute upstream to open source projects.

The Role

You will work on Linux kernel maintenance, upstream development, and camera subsystem technologies including libcamera. This position involves:

• Upstream Linux kernel development - Contributing patches, bug fixes, and new features to the Linux kernel
• Kernel maintenance - Supporting and improving existing kernel subsystems
• Camera and multimedia stack - Working with libcamera, V4L2, and related video capture frameworks
• Collaboration - Working with the open-source community, maintainers, and other skilled engineers

Requirements

• Experience with Linux kernel development - You should have an understanding of kernel development concepts, and have experience configuring, compiling and booting custom kernels
• C programming - A good understanding of programming in C
• Version control and collaboration - Proficiency with Git and experience working in distributed, open-source environments
• Communication skills - Ability to clearly communicate technical decisions and participate in technical discussions with peers and maintainers

Nice to Have

• Upstream development experience - Experience contributing to the mainline Linux kernel or other major open source projects
• libcamera development - Experience with the libcamera project or other camera subsystem technologies
• C++ experience - Familiarity with object orientated design and development
• Video4Linux (V4L2) experience - Knowledge of the V4L2 framework and camera drivers
• Open-source communities - Active participation in Linux kernel mailing lists or other open source communities
• Board bring-up - Experience bringing up new hardware platforms or SoCs
• Device drivers - Experience developing or maintaining kernel device drivers
• Bootloader - Experience adapting and configuring bootloaders and firmware

What We Offer

• Flexible schedule - Work hours are set by you, to provide the best work/life balance
• Upstream impact - Your work directly contributes to the Linux kernel and open-source ecosystem
• Professional growth - Opportunities to deepen your kernel expertise and industry influence
• Collaborative environment - Work alongside experienced kernel engineers and industry experts
• Remote options - While we desire someone able to access the Bristol office, hybrid remote work from home is possible

Additional Information

• Travel - We have an annual company gathering, and travel for relevant conferences is possible where desired and applicable.
• UK Residency - You must have a right to live and work in the UK and reside within commutable distance of Bristol to apply for this role

Application

• Please include references to your work in the Linux kernel or open source community participation as part of your application.