Solution Engineer/ Expert (Linux) vacancy for our Zug based client in the Pharma sector.

Your tasks:

• Take ownership of the core Linux platform, including kernel customisation, driver integration, and Debian package maintenance.
• Improve and maintain the build, test, and release pipeline to ensure reliability and reproducibility.
• Provide deep technical troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis across software and hardware layers.
• Advise internal development teams on the effective use of the Linux platform.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, security, automation, and engineering processes.

Your experience/knowledge:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Linux across the full stack, ideally 10+ years.
• Proven experience building, modifying, or maintaining a custom Debian-based Linux distribution.
• Strong Debian packaging skills, including creating, patching, and maintaining .deb packages.
• Very good scripting and automation skills in Python and Shell.
• Solid understanding of operating systems, build systems, testing, and packaging lifecycles.
• Language skills: English

Your soft skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Location: Zug, Switzerland
Work setting: Hybrid
Sector: Pharma
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Workload: 100%
Ref.Nr.: BH 24476

Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you.

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.

• 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.

• 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 lifecycles.
• Experience working with kernel-level components and low-level system integration.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

• 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.

• 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.

Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens, and current work-permit holders for Switzerland.

We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application.

As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.

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