Solution Engineer/ Expert 80-100%

ppRoche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are located here. For our long-term client, Roche Diagnostics International AG in Rotkreuz, we are looking for a /p h3Solution Engineer/ Expert 80-100% /h3 pbBackground: /b /p pThe Opportunity: Build the Foundation for Life-Saving Technology! /p pAre 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? /p pWe 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. /p pIn 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. /p pbTasks Responsibilities: /b /p ulliArchitect 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. /liliMaster 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. /liliBe 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. /liliConsult and Empower Development Teams: Guide internal project teams on how to best leverage the Roche Linux platform. /liliProactively 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. /li /ul pbMust Haves: /b /p ulliDeep, Hands-On Linux Mastery (10+ years): You are a seasoned professional who is comfortable across the entire Linux stack. /liliCustom Distribution Engineering: 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). /liliExpertise 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. /liliStrong Scripting and Automation Skills: Fluency in Python and Shell scripting is essential for building tools and automating system tasks. /liliFundamental 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. /liliAdvanced English is mandatory; German is a welcome bonus. /li /ul pbNice to Have: /b /p ulliProficiency in a systems programming language like C or C++. /liliExperience with embedded systems, the ARM platform, hardware drivers, and low-level hardware/software integration. /liliKnowledge of modern infrastructure: Virtualization (KVM), Containers (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). /liliExperience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS). /li /ul pbWhat you will be offered: /b /p ulliAn opportunity to work in one of the world's most important pharmaceutical companies /liliModern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting areas /liliCentral location in Basel /liliVaried job profile /liliFurther training opportunities through temptraining /liliWorking in a dynamic and motivated team /li /ul pLinux Platform Engineering Debian Python Shell Scripting CMake Build Systems Docker Kubernetes KVM C++ AWS Automation /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr