Linux Architect-Contract

Job Details

Job Description:

Join Altera’s Embedded Solutions team and take the lead in shaping the Linux experience for our cutting-edge FPGA-SoC devices! As the Official Linux Maintainer for our FPGA-SoC platforms, you'll own the upstream Linux kernel support and play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, customer-facing software solutions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the open-source community, guide a team of Linux developers, and collaborate directly with architecture and hardware teams to define the next generation of FPGA-SoC platforms. Your work will be central to the success of embedded systems using Altera’s technology across diverse applications and industries.

We’re looking for a technically strong, self-motivated engineer with a passion for Linux, upstream development, and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the official maintainer for Altera’s FPGA-SoC Linux kernel code, listed in the MAINTAINERS file on kernel.org.
• Own the upstreaming strategy and ensure high-quality integration of Altera FPGA-SoC support into mainline Linux.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of Linux kernel developers working on the FPGA-SoC platform.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and software architects to define Linux interfaces for new FPGA-SoC designs.
• Act as the primary point of contact between Altera and the upstream Linux community for this platform.
• Ensure a smooth developer and customer experience through high-quality code, documentation, and example designs.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in Linux kernel development, preferably with embedded systems or SoC platforms.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to or maintaining code in the mainline Linux kernel.
• Strong understanding of device drivers, board bring-up, and SoC-level Linux integration.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and guide engineering teams toward architectural consensus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as an official maintainer in the upstream Linux community.
• Familiarity with FPGA-SoC platforms or other tightly integrated software/hardware systems.
• Experience working with Yocto, U-Boot, and Linux distribution integration for embedded devices
  
  

Job Type

Contract Employee (Fixed Term)

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

Austin, Texas, United States

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.