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, … 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.

In Short

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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.

Linaro Limited

Linaro Limited is a collaborative engineering organization focused on improving open-source software for the ARM architecture. With a commitment to innovation and community engagement, Linaro provides professional services that enhance the development and deployment of open-source projects, including the Linux Kernel, Zephyr, and the Yocto Project. The company fosters a culture of collaboration, encouraging engineers to work closely with upstream communities and contribute to the advancement of technology. Linaro's team is dedicated to creating seamless user experiences through the integration of system software and hardware, while also promoting knowledge sharing through presentations at open-source conferences.

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