Senior Linux Platform Engineer (m/f/d)  

As a first-tier supplier to our renowned business partner Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz, we are currently looking for a motivated and dedicated Senior Linux Platform Engineer for a temporary assignment of 12 months, with high probability of extension.

Are you driven by a deep need to understand how systems work, from the kernel to the application layer? Do you see a working system not as an endpoint, but as a baseline for improvement, optimization, and hardening? The company maintains a specialized team of software and hardware experts at the heart of Roche's medical instrument development. This team builds and owns "Roche Linux", a purpose-built, Debian-based platform that powers the next generation of medical devices. Roche is seeking a senior engineer to join the team, someone who combines deep technical mastery with a passion for craftsmanship and a relentless drive to make things better. In this role, the successful candidate will be a core contributor and consultant, ensuring the foundational operating system is robust, secure, and perfectly tailored to the demanding world of MedTech.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the custom Debian-based distribution. This includes everything from kernel customization and driver integration to the creation, maintenance, and optimization of Debian packages.
• Evolve and improve the infrastructure and processes used to build, test, and release the Linux distribution, ensuring reliability and reproducibility.
• Act as the go-to expert for complex, low-level system issues. Perform deep-dive troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis across both software and hardware.
• Guide internal project teams on how to best leverage the Roche Linux platform.
• Constantly seek out opportunities to enhance the distribution, tools, and processes. Whether it is improving system performance, strengthening security, or automating a complex workflow, identifying needs and championing solutions is expected.

Must-Haves

• Deep, hands-on Linux mastery (10+ years) with comfort across the entire Linux stack.
• Proven, extensive experience building, modifying, or maintaining a customized Linux distribution, with a strong preference for Debian (e.g., using tools like debootstrap, molior, aptly).
• Expertise in Debian packaging: Ability to create, patch, and maintain .deb packages from scratch, understanding policy, dependencies, and best practices.
• Strong scripting and automation skills: Fluency in Python and Shell scripting is essential for building tools and automating system tasks.
• Fundamental systems knowledge: Solid grasp of operating system theory (process management, memory, filesystems), software build systems (make, CMake), and the full testing and packaging lifecycle.
• Advanced English is mandatory, German is a welcome bonus.

Nice-to-Haves

• Proficiency in a systems programming language like C or C++.
• Experience with embedded systems, the ARM platform, hardware drivers, and low-level hardware/software integration.
• Knowledge of modern infrastructure: Virtualization (KVM), Containers (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).

Benefits

• Work with state-of-the-art tools on a modern campus featuring green spaces and an inspiring atmosphere.
• Experience a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels valued.
• Benefit from financial support for your professional development and further education.
• Take advantage of unbeatable, year-round discounts with renowned retailers, over 200 top brands, as well as fleet discounts on new car purchases and consistent fuel discounts.
• Become part of one of the most renowned pharmaceutical companies and actively help shape the future of healthcare.
• Enjoy a selection of high-quality meals in modern staff restaurants.
• Where applicable, benefit from on-site parking as part of a sustainable mobility concept.
• Start with professional onboarding and a thorough introduction to your new role during the Welcome Days.
• We offer you a long-term position and diverse development opportunities within the company.

Are you interested? Don't hesitate and submit your complete application documents online today. We look forward to hearing from you!

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