Linux Kernel Consultant
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Remote - Global"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 93% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,484–€14,831). The listed pay band (€463–€728) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 479 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Remote - Global | €2,484/per month | €7,145/per month | €14,831/per month |
| This job's pay range — not quoted in ad (Senior) | €463/per month | €595/per month | €728/per month |
About this role 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 role suits an engineer who wants to go deep: you will have the space to develop genuine subsystem expertise, build your upstream profile and grow into technical leadership over time. This role combines deep technical work with collaborative consulting. You will partner with client engineering teams to solve their toughest kernel challenges while championing upstream-first approaches. Location: Fully remote (preference for EU or East Coast US hours) Travel: Optional conference attendance
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Upstream First: 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
- Solve Hard Problems: Make Linux do things it can't currently do. Push the boundaries of what is possible to mould Linux to suit new use cases.
- Community Collaboration: Work with upstream maintainers and represent Collabora at conferences
- Client Partnership: Translate customer needs into technical solutions while advocating for upstream-first approaches.
- Navigate Constraints: Balance technical excellence with real-world pressures: customer deadlines, hardware limitations, business priorities, while keeping code quality high
Requirements
- Product support experience
- Solid Linux kernel development experience
- Strong English communication skills
- Self-directed work style
Skills & Technologies
Perks
- Competitive salary (location-dependent)
- Conference attendance - we cover expenses and encourage speaking opportunities
- Open source time - contribute to projects you care about
- Office setup budget
- Sabbatical/Retention of Services after five years continuous service
- Co-working policy - support for working outside home
- Wellness assessments - biannual well-being assessments with a trained mental health specialist
Benefits & Perks
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