Senior Linux Platform Engineer / SW & HW Expert (m/f/d)

Senior Linux Platform Engineer / SW & HW Expert (m/f/d) - Linux / SW OR HW/ Debian / Automation Systems / English

Background:
For our customer a big Diagnostic company in Rotkreuz, Zug we are looking for a qualified Senior Linux Platform Engineer / SW & HW Expert (m/f/d).

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 Roche's medical instrument development. We build and own "Roche 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.

The perfect candidate:
The perfect candidate is a professional who is comfortable across the entire Linux stack. Also we are looking for someone with extensive experience building, modifying, or maintaining a customized Linux distribution, with a strong preference for Debian.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
? Architect and Engineer, our Core OS Platform: Take ownership of our custom Debian-based distribution. This includes everything from kernel customization and driver integration to 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 tools like DE bootstrap, molior, aptly).
? Expertise in Debian Packaging: You don't just apt-get install. 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 (eg, AWS).

Reference No.: 924518
Role: Senior Linux Platform Engineer / SW & HW Expert (m/f/d)
Industry: Pharma
Workplace : Rotkreuz
Workload: 80% - 100%
Start: ASAP (latest start date: January 1st, 2026)
Duration : 12 Months++
Deadline : October 29th, 2025

If you are interested in this position, please send us your complete dossier via the link in this advertisement. If this position does not fit your profile and you wish to be considered for another position directly, you can also send us your dossier via this ad or to jobs[at]itcag[dot]com.
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About us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specializes in the placement of highly qualified candidates for recruitment in the fields of IT, Life Science & Engineering.
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