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Collabora

Open Source Software Developer (Speculative; Remote/Anywhere)

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in CAN
Mid level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in CAN
Mid level
Join a remote team to analyze client problems, design solutions using open source technologies, and contribute to open source projects while engaging with clients and promoting Collabora at events.
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We are always looking for passionate and talented software developers to join our geographically-distributed engineering team. If you do not think your profile can fit any of the other targeted job openings on our web site, as we are eager to learn more about you, just apply to this one and we will definitely look into your application.

Key Responsibilities

  • Discussing technology with clients and represent Collabora at conferences and trade shows to demonstrate and promote our leadership in the open source arena
  • Analysing client problems and designing solutions leveraging open source technologies and Collabora's technical expertise
  • Defining and scoping client projects in collaboration with the delivery team
  • Contributing publicly to open source projects to ensure Collabora's continuing technical leadership
  • Gain working knowledge of customers’ products, applications, technical and business strengths and target markets
  • Understanding client needs and reconciling time constraints, available technologies and resources, and open source best practices

Desired Skills

  • Track record of experience in software development is essential
  • Knowledge of open source development methodologies and good standing in the open source community
  • Good English language skills (both verbal and written)
  • Experience in a Technical Leadership role
  • Ability to work and communicate in an online distributed environment
  • Existing familiarity with one or more of Collabora's market verticals is preferable
  • BS/BA or experience in the role of Engineer
  • Demonstrable contributions to components in open source projects
  • Preferable experience with direct development on one (or more) of Mesa, Vulkan, Rust, Yocto, Debian, GStreamer, FFMPEG, X11, Wayland/Weston, OBS, Lava, Linux kernel/device drivers, distribution integration, porting
  • Self learning skills to get sufficient knowledge of Collabora's services, business model, project delivery life cycle and other related technical domains

Collabora is a global consultancy focused on helping businesses harness the full potential of Open Source software. From the Linux kernel to graphics, multimedia, machine learning, and XR, our expertise spans all key areas of Open Source development.

For over 20 years, Collabora has helped clients navigate the ever-evolving Open Source landscape, whether contributing a critical line of code or shaping long-term strategic development plans.

By leveraging community-driven projects and reusing proven components, we accelerate development, reduce time to market, and enable true product differentiation.



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Top Skills

Blink
Device Drivers
Ffmpeg
Gstreamer
Jenkins
Lava
Libav
Linux Kernel
Obs
Open Source Technologies
Wayland
Webkit
Weston
X11

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