Senior Linux Platform Engineer / SW & HW Expert
Function: Software Development and Engineering
Remotely: Hybrid
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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? We are a specialized team of software and hardware experts at the heart of medicine instrument development. We build and own Linux, a purpose-built, Debian-based platform that powers the next generation of medical devices. We are seeking a senior engineer to join our team, someone who combines deep technical mastery with a passion for craftsmanship and a relentless drive to make things better. In this role, you 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
* Architect and Engineer our Core OS Platform: Take ownership of our custom Debian-based distribution. This includes kernel customization and driver integration, as well as the creation, maintenance, and optimization of Debian packages.
* Master the Build and Release Pipeline: Evolve and improve the infrastructure and processes used to build, test, and release our Linux distribution, ensuring reliability and reproducibility.
* Be the Ultimate Escalation Point: 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.
* Consult and Empower Development Teams: Guide internal project teams on how to best leverage the Roche Linux platform.
* Proactively Drive Improvement: Constantly seek out opportunities to enhance our distribution, tools, and processes. Whether it's improving system performance, strengthening security, or automating a complex workflow, you will be expected to identify needs and champion solutions.
Must Haves
* Deep, Hands-On Linux Mastery (8+ years): You are a seasoned professional who is comfortable across the entire Linux stack.
* Custom Distribution Engineering: Proven, extensive experience building, modifying, or maintaining a customized Linux distribution, with a strong preference for Debian (e.g., using debootstrap, molior, aptly).
* Expertise in Debian Packaging: You can 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: A solid grasp of operating system theory (process management, memory, filesystems), software build systems (make, CMake), and the full testing and packaging lifecycle.
* A Systems Thinker: You see the big picture and understand how individual components interact to form a cohesive, reliable system.
* Driven by Curiosity: You have an innate need to understand why things work the way they do and are not satisfied with surface-level explanations.
* A Pragmatic Problem-Solver: You approach complex challenges with a logical and structured mindset, capable of working independently to find the root cause.
* A Proactive Contributor: You don’t wait for tasks to be assigned. You identify areas for improvement and take the initiative to make things better for the entire team.
* An Excellent Communicator: You can clearly articulate complex technical concepts to engineers and non-technical stakeholders alike (Advanced English required).
Nice to Have
* 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).
For this position we can only consider applicants with a Swiss work permit or a Swiss/EU passport.
Are you interested in this opportunity? Kindly send us your CV today through the link in the advert.
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