Location Fully Remote Job Type Part-Time 4-5 hours day flexible schedule Experience Level Minimum 1 year of experience in Linux kernel development or OS design Schedule 4-5 hours daily Sunday off Project Development of a custom Linux-based Operating System OS We are seeking a skilled and motivated Linux Kernel Developer to join our team remotely on a part-time basis to contribute to the development of a custom Linux-based Operating System OS This OS will initially serve our internal team s needs and is planned for future enterprise-level commercialization The developer will be responsible for customizing and optimizing the Linux kernel developing custom modules and ensuring the OS is secure fast and scalable This is a part time remote position requiring 4-5 hours of work per day with a flexible schedule and Sundays off If you are passionate about operating system development and have hands-on experience with the Linux kernel we d love to hear from you Key Responsibilities Linux Kernel Development Customize and optimize the Linux kernel for specific use cases Develop custom drivers modules and features as per project requirements Tune kernel configurations for performance and security OS Design and Integration Integrate the kernel with bootloaders e g GRUB file systems e g ext4 ZFS and user-land tools Assist in designing and testing a Minimum Viable Product MVP for the OS Security and Performance Implement security features such as memory safety sandboxing and Mandatory Access Control e g SELinux AppArmor Benchmark and optimize kernel and OS performance Code Quality and Documentation Write clean well-documented and maintainable code Create technical documentation for developers and end-users Collaboration Work closely with other developers UI UX designers and QA engineers Provide regular updates and participate in progress reviews via remote communication tools Required Qualifications Technical Skills Minimum 1 year of experience in Linux kernel development or OS design Proficiency in C programming mandatory experience with Rust and Assembly preferred Knowledge of Linux kernel modules drivers and file systems e g ext4 Btrfs ZFS Familiarity with tools such as GCC Clang GDB QEMU Git and Make Understanding of security concepts like SELinux AppArmor and memory safety Basic knowledge of bootloaders e g GRUB and system startup processes Knowledge of microkernels e g seL4 or formal verification Familiarity with cloud integration e g Kubernetes Docker Contributions to open-source projects especially Linux or related OS projects Understanding of networking protocols e g IPv6 WireGuard Education Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience Other Skills Ability to work independently in a remote environment Availability to commit to 4-5 hours daily with a flexible schedule Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Good communication skills in English and Hindi Note As an early-stage startup we re looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and willing to work diligently with limited resources Job Types Part-time Permanent Freelance Contract length 6 months Pay 6 000 00 - 8 000 00 per month Expected hours 24 - 30 per week Benefits Flexible schedule Work from home Schedule Day shift Evening shift Morning shift Night shift Supplemental Pay Performance bonus Yearly bonus Experience OS Kernels 1 year Required Language English Required Hindi Required Work Location Remote Speak with the employer 91 (phone hidden)

📌 Linux Kernel Developer (India)
🏢 Design Bazaar
📍 India