Open Source Software Developer (Speculative)

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Collabora Ltd, Can be based anywhere

Full time
Permanent
Remote working

Posted today, 19 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 06221d6cc37a435588ef9d98b2c3e072

Collabora Ltd

Full Job Description

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

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)
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 WebKit, Blink, GStreamer, FFMPEG, libav, X11, wayland/weston, Jenkins, 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 software consultancy specializing in bringing companies and the Open Source community together. We combine years of Open Source software leadership with an understanding of the challenges that businesses, non-profits, and governments face. Collabora brings deep technical expertise in system integration & architecture, graphics, multimedia, web engines and communications to a number of market verticals, including mobile, IVI / automotive, set top box / smart TV, and a range of other specialized embedded applications.