Audio Consultant Engineer - Linux Audio Stack (Remote/Anywhere)

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
Software Development
Collabora

Collabora

Collabora is a global consultancy specializing in delivering Open Source software solutions to the commercial world, empowering clients with community-driven projects and expertise in key areas like the Linux Kernel and LibreOffice.

Internet Software & Services
51-250
Founded 2005

Description

  • Contribute to and collaborate with the WirePlumber, PipeWire, and ALSA upstream communities.
  • Design, integrate, and ship embedded Linux audio systems for real-world products.
  • Implement and debug PipeWire and WirePlumber stacks, including ALSA, DSPs, and system-level interactions.
  • Work directly with customer teams to translate requirements into robust audio architectures and solutions.
  • Support adjacent areas such as Bluetooth audio and Linux audio tooling when needed to diagnose and resolve issues.
  • Explain complex audio architecture decisions to product teams and provide honest technical guidance.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and the community to deliver practical, high-quality solutions.
  • Review and discuss real patches and technical trade-offs as part of project work.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with the Linux audio stack, including PipeWire, WirePlumber, and ALSA.
  • Strong proficiency in C and systems-level programming.
  • Solid understanding of audio concepts such as latency, formats, synchronization, buffering, and resampling.
  • Proven ability to debug complex issues across multiple layers of a Linux system.
  • Comfortable working directly with customers in a consulting or support capacity.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with ALSA kernel driver development is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Rust is preferred.
  • Exposure to Bluetooth audio technologies such as A2DP, HFP, and LE Audio is preferred.
  • Experience with embedded or real-time Linux systems is preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience and location.
  • Office setup budget.
  • Sabbatical/Retention of Services after five years of continuous service.
  • Co-working policy to support working outside the home.
  • Biannual wellness assessments with a trained mental health specialist.
  • Conference attendance support, including expenses and speaking opportunities.
  • Open source time to contribute to projects you care about.
  • Fully remote work with flexible hours and a global team.
  • No on-call rotations.

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