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Linux Kernel Consultant
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for:
Collabora
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-06
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Unix/Linux
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Contribute directly to mainline Linux kernel development including schedulers, power management, and device drivers
- Support and optimize Linux for popular consumer devices used by millions
- Partner with client engineering teams to translate customer needs into technical solutions while advocating for upstream-first approaches
- Solid Linux kernel development experience navigating unfamiliar subsystems independently
- Product support experience diagnosing and resolving issues from vague bug reports
- Strong English communication skills for patch reviews and client discussions
- Upstream contribution history
- Experience with schedulers, power management, Bluetooth, WiFi, or audio subsystems
- Familiarity with CI/CD for kernel testing (KernelCI, Jenkins, LAVA)
- Competitive salary benchmarked against local market data
- Conference attendance and speaking opportunities
- Office setup budget and co-working support
Collabora is a global leader in open source software consulting, helping companies navigate the complexities of open source technology and contributing directly to the Linux kernel and other major projects.
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