Senior Linux Platform Engineer / SW & HW Expert (m/w/d) in Basel

For our client, the leading company in the Pharmaceutical industry we are looking for Senior Linux Platform Engineer / SW & HW ExpertTasks & 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 andprocesses 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 systemissues. 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 bestleverage the Roche Linux platform. * Proactively Drive Improvement: Constantly seek out opportunities to enhance ourdistribution, 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, ormaintaining a customized Linux distribution, with a strong preference for Debian (e.g., using
tools like debootstrap, 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 bestPractices:

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 (processmanagement, memory, filesystems), software build systems (make, CMake), and the full
testing and packaging lifecycle.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).Das klingt nach einer spannenden Position?
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IT - Software Engineering
Contracting
Full Time
1.1.2026 - 12 months with the possibility of extension
Linux , Debian

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Simply click "Apply now" and I will get back to you.Anna Maria Diomatari
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