Snr Software Engineer - Linux Kernel TSN (Ethernet) - REMOTE

Snr Software Engineer - Linux Kernel TSN (Ethernet) - REMOTE

Job Reference: 051c

Job Location: United Kingdom, England

Job Type: Contract

Posted a day ago

Senior Software Engineer - Linux Kernel (Ethernet / TSN)

Are you an experienced Senior Linux Kernel Engineer with deep expertise in Ethernet driver development and Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) for a high-impact looking for a fully remote contract outside IR35? Look no further and lets chat!

You will work at the core of the Linux kernel, designing and optimizing Ethernet drivers, contributing to upstream projects, and collaborating with teams building cutting-edge platforms powered by Arm architectures.

This role is Outside IR35, offering full flexibility and autonomy.

Design, implement, optimize, and debug Ethernet drivers in the Linux kernel

Develop and maintain TSN features within Ethernet drivers

Port and refactor drivers across kernel versions, preparing code for upstream submission

Work across various Linux kernel subsystems and contribute to upstream open-source projects

Collaborate with other engineers in a fast-moving, open-source-centric environment

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of hands-on Linux kernel development experience

Proven track record developing and debugging Ethernet drivers

Strong knowledge of TSN (Time Sensitive Networking)

Familiarity with the Linux kernel upstreaming process

Solid understanding of Linux kernel internals and device driver frameworks

Experience working with Arm platforms and architectures

Proficiency in C programming and strong Git skills

Skilled with kernel debugging tools (ftrace, perf, kgdb) and performance analysis

Experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded build systems

Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

Specific experience with the stmmac Ethernet driver

Familiarity with automated kernel testing frameworks (e.g., LTP, kselftest)

Open-source contributions, especially to the Linux kernel

What's on Offer

️ Fully remote working - work from anywhere

Outside IR35 - full autonomy and flexibility

Opportunity to contribute to upstream Linux kernel projects

Work on technically challenging, high-impact projects alongside experts

Ready to make an impact in the open-source world?
Apply now and bring your Linux kernel expertise to the forefront

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