Job Description
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 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.
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. Make Linux do things it can't currently do. Push the boundaries of what is possible to mould Linux to suit new use cases. Tackle device failures without the luxury of a stack trace, relying on experience and intuition.
Translate customer needs into technical solutions while advocating for upstream-first approaches. You'll help clients understand why investing in upstream benefits their long-term goals. Explain complex kernel decisions to product teams, provide honest timelines and build trust through transparent communication. Share knowledge with the team and help shape kernel engineering practices.
About Collabora
Collabora ships kernel code that runs on millions of devices worldwide with a fully remote global team of engineers.