Solution Engineer/Expert (Linux)

Solution Engineer/Linux Platform Expert

For our Zug-based client in the pharmaceutical sector, we are looking for an experienced Solution Engineer/Linux Platform Expert to join a highly specialised engineering team developing the Linux foundation for next-generation medical devices.

Your Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a custom Debian-based Linux platform, including Kernel customisation, driver integration, and Debian package development and maintenance.
• Design, optimise, and maintain the build, test, and release pipeline to ensure reliable and reproducible software delivery.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis across both software and hardware layers.
• Act as a technical consultant for development teams, supporting the effective use and continuous evolution of the Linux platform.
• Drive improvements in system performance, security, automation, and engineering processes while promoting best practices across the platform.

Your Profile

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Linux systems engineering.
• Proven expertise in building, customising, or maintaining Debian-based Linux distributions.
• Strong experience creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Debian (.deb) packages.
• Excellent Scripting and automation skills using Python and Shell.
• Solid understanding of Linux internals, operating systems, software build systems (Make/CMake), testing, and packaging life cycles.
• Experience working with Kernel-level components and low-level system integration.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with C/C++.
• Embedded Linux, ARM platforms, or hardware driver development.
• Docker, Kubernetes, KVM, Terraform, CI/CD, or AWS.
• Experience within the medical technology, life sciences, or other highly regulated environments.

Your Strengths

• Strong analytical thinking and systematic problem-solving skills.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-driven, collaborative, and quality-oriented working style.

Location: Rotkreuz (Zug), Switzerland
Work Setting: Hybrid (approximately 50% onsite)
Sector: Pharmaceutical/Medical Technology
Start: ASAP (latest October 2026)
Duration: 12 months (extension possible)
Workload: 80-100%
Reference: BH 24476

If you are passionate about Linux platform engineering and enjoy solving complex low-level technical challenges, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please send us your CV together with a daytime telephone number where we can reach you.

Due to Swiss work permit regulations, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU/EFTA citizens, or candidates holding a valid Swiss work permit.

We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. There is no requirement to include a photo or gender information in your application.

In accordance with our client's requirements, we kindly ask candidates to provide their nationality, date of birth, marital status, and details of their Swiss work permit. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations with applicants who require them.