Solution Engineer/ Expert 80-100% (m/f/d) — Coopers Group AG
- Location
- Zug
- Contract
- contracting
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Role overview
For our client Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz, we are looking for an experienced Solution Engineer / Linux Expert (m/f/d) .
In this highly technical role, you will take ownership of a custom Debian-based Linux distribution that forms the foundation of next-generation medical devices.
Start date: asap / latest Start date: 01.10.26 End date: 1 year (with option to extend) Workload: 80-100% Contract Type: Contracting Extension: Possible Location: Canton Zug
- For our client Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz, we are looking for an experienced Solution Engineer / Linux Expert (m/f/d) .
- In this highly technical role, you will take ownership of a custom Debian-based Linux distribution that forms the foundation of next-generation medical devices.
- & Responsibilities
- Architect and Engineer our Core OS Platform: Take ownership of our custom Debian-based distribution.
- Life Sciences - IT + Digital Contracting Part Time, 80-100%
- asap / latest Start Date: 01.10.2026 - 12 months from start date
Main responsibilities
- & 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 Roche 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, 10+ years: You are a seasoned professional who is comfortable across the entire Linux stack.
Key requirements
- Life Sciences - IT + Digital Contracting Part Time, 80-100%
- asap / latest Start Date: 01.10.2026 - 12 months from start date
- Linux Mastery, Debian , Python, Shell Script, C++
Additional details
- Start date: asap / latest Start date: 01.10.26 End date: 1 year (with option to extend) Contract Type: Contracting Extension: Possible Location: Canton Zug Tasks & Responsibilities
- Whether it's improving system performance, strengthening security, or automating a complex workflow, you will be expected to identify needs and champion solutions.
- Fundamental Systems Knowledge: A solid grasp of operating system theory, including process management, memory and filesystems, software build systems such as make and CMake, and the full testing and packaging lifecycle. Languages: Advanced English is mandatory;
- German is a welcome bonus.
Notes and original content
- Start date: asap / latest Start date: 01.10.26
- End date: 1 year (with option to extend)
- Workload: 80-100%
- Contract Type: Contracting
- Extension: Possible
- Location: Canton Zug
- Tasks & Responsibilities
- Must Haves
- Fundamental Systems Knowledge: A solid grasp of operating system theory, including process management, memory and filesystems, software build systems such as make and CMake, and the full testing and packaging lifecycle.
- Languages: Advanced English is mandatory;
Questions about this listing
What salary does Coopers Group AG offer for this role?
Coopers Group AG lists CHF 78'500 - 119'000 gross per year for this position in Zug. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Coopers Group AG offer?
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