Linux Platform Engineering Intern

Role Overview

We are looking for a Linux Platform Engineer to build and maintain the core software stack of Daptar OS. This includes the desktop environment, system applications, and platform-level services on a Wayland-based Linux system.
The role involves working across the Linux user space and display stack, building system applications, and integrating OS-level services. Strong Linux systems understanding, JavaScript, shell scripting, Rust and C are required. Most deeper platform-specific technologies will be learned on the job.

Duration - 4 months

Work type - Hybrid (Remote + Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the Daptar OS desktop environment
  • Develop and integrate a custom Wayland-based desktop environment
  • Work on shell and compositor-adjacent components
  • Implement and maintain UI services and system interactions
  • Ensure performance, stability, and responsiveness of the desktop experience
• Develop and maintain system applications
  • Settings application
  • System monitoring and application management tools
  • Core OS utilities and user-facing system tools
• Build system-level applications and services for parental control features
  • Application restriction and usage control systems
  • System policy enforcement services
  • Monitoring and reporting tools for device usage

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Linux system fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript for application development
• Proficiency in shell scripting for automation and system tasks
• Working knowledge of C for system-level programming
• Experience building or working with Linux-based systems
• Ability to build and debug Linux applications and user-space services
• Comfort working close to OS internals and low-level system behavior

Good to Have

• Exposure to Wayland compositor or desktop environment development
• Experience building system applications or desktop utilities on Linux
• Familiarity with Linux graphics stack concepts such as DRM, input systems, and rendering pipelines
• Experience with Rust or C for system-level development
• Understanding of device management or parental control systems

Why Join Us

• Work on a full Linux-based operating system from the ground up
• Direct exposure to Wayland-based desktop systems and OS architecture
• High ownership across core platform components
• Small team with fast iteration and real product impact

What We’re Looking For

• Strong systems thinking and curiosity about operating systems
• Comfort working across UI, system services, and OS internals
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Ownership mindset and ability to work independently
• Interest in building a safe and controlled computing environment for education

Hiring Process

• Resume screening
• Take-home assignment
• Assignment discussion

About Oleka Labs

Oleka Labs is building a learning-first digital ecosystem by rethinking hardware, software, and content from the ground up. Our flagship product, the Daptar Tablet PC, helps children develop digital literacy and real-world skills in a calm, safe, and intentional environment, free from the distractions and downsides of today’s digital devices.

Learn more: https://daptar.olekalabs.com