Job Summary

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

What you'll actually do
- 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 cant currently do. Push the boundaries of what is possible to mould Linux to suit new use cases. Tackle device failures without the luxury of a stack trace, relying on experience and intuition. Just because Linux doesnt do it currently, doesnt mean we cant invent it.
- 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. Youll help clients understand why investing in upstream perks their long-term goals
- Navigate Constraints: Balance technical excellence with real-world pressures: customer deadlines, hardware limitations, business priorities, while keeping code quality high
- Be a Technical Advisor: Explain complex kernel decisions to product teams, provide honest timelines and build trust thro

📌 Linux Kernel Consultant (India)
🏢 Collabora
📍 India