Collabora - Embedded Linux Consultant Engineer
Requirements
• Broad Linux experience (e.g. uBoot, Linux kernel and BSP, Embedded Linux Distros (e.g. Yocto, Debian) • Knowledge of open source development methodologies and relevant open source communities • Knowledge of ARM processors-based embedded systems • Experience with System image creation tooling (e.g. debos, wic) and OTA technologies are essential • Experience with Debian system creation specifically would be a big plus • Experience in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a Linux-based environment • Experience with software development for embedded linux systems • Experience with modern CI tooling (github, gitlab) • Good English language skills (both verbal and written) • Ability to work and communicate in an online fully distributed environment • Familiarity with one or more of Collabora's market verticals • Experience with the Rust programming language • Experience with setting up secure/trusted boot chains • Experience with creating A/B boot systems or other atomic upgrade schemes • Experience with base hardware bringup of new ARM devices • Technical Interview (1–2 hours) • Technical Deep-Dive – discuss Embedded Linux architecture, debugging challenges, and problem-solving approaches (no whiteboard coding) • Code Review Session – review real patches or contributions together, discussing trade-offs and design decisions • Client Scenario Discussion – tackle a realistic customer situation, balancing technical debt, timelines, and upstream goals (we want to see your thought process) • Chief Operating Officer (60 min) – meet the COO to discuss day-to-day work, company culture, and compensation • Offer (within 1 week of final interview) • Total timeline: 3–4 weeks from application to offer • We provide feedback at every stage, and you’ll always know where you stand. • Collabora’s Commitment • We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people underrepresented in tech. • If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Benefits
• We offer a competitive benefits package tailored to each country, plus a core global benefit offering accessible to all Collaborans. Our core benefits include: • Competitive salary based on experience and location • Office setup budget to create your ideal remote workspace • Sabbatical/Retention of Services – after five years of continuous service • Co-working policy – support for working outside your home office • Wellness assessments – biannual wellbeing assessments with a trained mental health specialist • Conference attendance – we cover expenses and encourage speaking opportunities • Open source time – contribute to projects you care about, with company support • Work Environment • Fully remote – work where you’re most productive, with a global team across Europe, the Americas, and Asia • No on-call rotations – this isn’t support work; focus on engineering and innovation • Sustainable pace – we’re here for the long term, with no burnout culture • Flexible hours – manage your own schedule and work when you’re at your best • Growth & Impact • Upstream contributions – your work directly shapes GStreamer and the broader multimedia ecosystem, not just client products • Technical leadership track – path to principal engineer, subsystem expertise, or technical architecture roles • Consulting track – develop deeper client relationships, lead customer engagements, or shape service offerings • Mentorship opportunities – both receiving and providing guidance within a collaborative team • Conference speaking – we support presentation submissions and provide coaching to amplify your impact • Recognition – your contributions are public, building your professional reputation in the open source community • Culture & Values • Upstream first – we believe the best solutions benefit everyone, so we prioritise contributing back to the community • Transparency – open discussion about technical decisions, business constraints, and project challenges • Pragmatism – perfect is the enemy of good; we ship quality code that solves real problems • Respect for expertise – we trust engineers to make technical decisions and own their work • Collaborative – we succeed by working together, internally and with the open source community • Sustainable pace – we’re here for the marathon, not the sprint • Our Interview Process • We respect your time and provide a clear, structured process: • Application Review (within 2 weeks) – we evaluate your code, contributions, and experience
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