Senior Solution Engineer Linux

Interiman Group; Risch-Rotkreuz; Hybrid; CHF 130.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Interiman Group is assisting a client in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, to hire a Senior Solution Engineer / Linux Platform Expert to design, develop and maintain a custom Debian-based Linux platform. The role combines kernel customization, packaging, automation and platform engineering in a hybrid setup.

The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of Linux experience, strong Debian expertise, and a track record in building reliable release processes.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of hands-on Linux engineering experience.
• Extensive experience with customized Linux distributions, ideally Debian.
• Strong expertise in Debian package management and package creation.
• Experience with tools such as debootstrap, aptly, molior, or similar.
• Strong Python and Shell scripting skills.
• Solid understanding of operating system internals, build systems, testing, and software packaging.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and maintain a custom Debian-based Linux platform.
• Customize kernels, integrate drivers, and manage Debian packages.
• Improve build, test, and release processes to ensure reliability and reproducibility.
• Act as the technical expert for complex system-level issues and root cause analysis.
• Support development teams in leveraging the platform effectively.
• Drive automation, security, performance, and operational improvements.
• Contribute to platform architecture and long-term engineering strategy.

Kenntnisse

Linux engineering

Debian-based platforms

Debian packaging

Python

Shell scripting

OS internals

Build & release processes

Tools

debootstrap

aptly

molior

Jobbeschreibung

Rotkreuz, Switzerland | Hybrid | Long-Term Contract

Build the Foundation for Critical Technology

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Solution Engineer / Linux Platform Expert to join a highly specialized engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining a custom Linux platform used in a demanding, technology-driven environment. The role combines deep Linux expertise with platform engineering, automation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a custom Debian-based Linux platform
• Customize kernels, integrate drivers, and manage Debian packages
• Improve build, test, and release processes to ensure reliability and reproducibility
• Act as the technical expert for complex system-level issues and root cause analysis
• Support development teams in leveraging the platform effectively
• Drive automation, security, performance, and operational improvements
• Contribute to platform architecture and long-term engineering strategy

Must-Have Skills

• 10+ years of hands-on Linux engineering experience
• Extensive experience with customized Linux distributions, ideally Debian
• Strong expertise in Debian package management and package creation
• Experience with tools such as debootstrap, aptly, molior, or similar
• Strong Python and Shell scripting skills
• Solid understanding of operating system internals, build systems, testing, and software packaging

Nice to Have

• C or C++ development experience
• Embedded Linux and ARM platform knowledge
• Hardware/software integration experience
• Cloud platform experience (AWS or similar)

What You Can Expect

• Technically challenging engineering environment
• Opportunity to work on a custom Linux platform end-to-end
• High level of ownership and autonomy
• Collaborative team of software and hardware specialists
• Hybrid working model with flexible working hours
• Long-term assignment with extension potential
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Initial 12-month contract with potential extension
• Hybrid setup with approximately 50% onsite presence required