Linux Software Engineer

Job Description: Linux Software Engineer - Contract

Location: Switzerland (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)

Type: Contract (12 Months + potential extensions)

Start: 30 October or ASAP thereafter

Language: English (Mandatory) / German (Beneficial)

Job Overview:

We are seeking two Linux Software Engineers with expertise in software and hardware, specifically Debian, Python, Go, Angular, and C++, to join our team in  Switzerland. If you are passionate about GNU/Linux and are excited about creating and maintaining a standard Linux distribution while working on various software projects, we want to speak to you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to Medical Instrument / Software Development Projects with technical expertise.
• Develop and maintain an in-house Linux distribution and open source tools.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and conduct root-cause analysis for Linux software and hardware.

Key Requirements:

• Senior Linux Software Engineer (10+ years preferred, 6+ years minimum experience).
• Experience in customizing Linux distributions (5+ years).
• Proven experience with Linux systems, especially Debian/Ubuntu (5+ years).
• Experience in Embedded Software, Hardware Drivers, ARM Platform, and hardware/software integration.
• Development experience with C/C++, Python, Go, Web technologies, and Shell Scripting.
• Strong knowledge of Operating Systems, software building, testing, and packaging.
• Education: Master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience (min. 3 years).
• Team player with a "can-do" attitude, quick learner, and enjoys problem-solving.

Nice to have:

• Experience in Virtualization/Container technologies, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.
• Debian package building experience.
• Background in Pharma/MedTech industries.
• Proficiency in German (not mandatory).

Agency To Provide Detailed Completed Skills Matrix

Availability:

• Availability for an interview.
• Preferred start date.
• Holiday commitments during the contract term.

History:

• Previous work at the same location.
• Acceptance of redundancy from a client in this location in the last 12 months.

Pre-Employment Compliance:

• Proof of Work Rights and ID.
• Agreement to be presented for this project.
• Confirmation of attending the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.