Senior Linux Platform Engineer / SW & HW Expert

Overview

Jobdescription

Are you a seasoned Linux Systems Architect passionate about defining the performance and stability of operating systems? We are looking for you to take strategic ownership of our Debian-based Custom Distribution and future-proof our infrastructure!

General Information

• Start date : asap
• latest Start Date : 1.1.2026
• Planned duration : 12 months
• Extension (in case of limitation) : likely
• Workload : 80-100%
• Home Office : 2 days remote, 3 days onsite
• Team : 15
• Working hours : Standard

Tasks & 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 and processes 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 system issues. 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 best leverage the Linux platform.
• Proactively 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.

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, orvmaintaining a customized Linux distribution, with a strong preference for Debian (e.g., usingvtools 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 best Practices.
• 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 (process management, memory, filesystems), software build systems (make, CMake), and the full testing and packaging lifecycle.
• A Systems Thinker : You see the big picture and understand how individual components interact to form a cohesive, reliable system.
• Driven by Curiosity : You have an innate need to understand why things work the way they do and are not satisfied with surface-level explanations.
• A Pragmatic Problem-Solver : You approach complex challenges with a logical and structured mindset, capable of working independently to find the root cause.
• A Proactive Contributor : You don’t wait for tasks to be assigned. You identify areas for improvement and take the initiative to make things better for the entire team.
• An Excellent Communicator : You can clearly articulate complex technical concepts to engineers and non-technical stakeholders alike (Advanced English required)

We thank you for your application!