Platform Engineer 80-100% (m/f/d) — Coopers Group AG
- Location
- Zug
- Contract
- contracting
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
For our client, we are looking for an experienced Linux
Software Engineer who supports the development and maintenance of a custom Linux distribution for medical devices, with a strong focus on modern C++ backend development, system daemons, and OS abstraction layers.
The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on experience with C++ in a Linux environment, confidently develops and maintains software components such as RPC-based plugins, contributes to the continuous improvement of embedded software platforms, and ensures high-quality, maintainable solutions through testing, refactoring, and effective collaboration within interdisciplinary development teams.
- For our client, we are looking for an experienced Linux
- Software Engineer who supports the development and maintenance of a custom Linux distribution for medical devices, with a strong focus on modern C++ backend development, system daemons, and OS abstraction layers.
- Master in SW Engineering or other degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years hands on experience with modern C++ Linux as development environment
Key requirements
- Master in SW Engineering or other degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years hands on experience with modern C++ Linux as development environment
- Team player with a “can do” attitude, quick learner, enjoying problem solving, ability to work independently
- English: advanced, ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences Nice to have:
- Experience in Virtualization / Container technologies, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with cloud providers (e.g.
- AWS) and IaC (e.g. Terraform)
- Experience in Embedded Software, Hardware Drivers, ARM Platform, hardware / software Integration German is a welcome bonus Life Sciences - IT + Digital Contracting Full Time
- 01.10.26 - 12 months from start date
- C++, Linux, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, Embedded Software
Additional details
- Start date: asap / latest Start Date: 01.10.2026 End date: 12 months from start date
- Extension (in case of limitation): possible
- Home Office: Onsite 50% , home office possible, flexible working hours Contract Type: Contracting
- Minimum 10 years hands on experience with modern C++ Linux as development environment
- English: advanced, ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
- Experience in Embedded Software, Hardware Drivers, ARM Platform, hardware / software Integration German is a welcome bonus
Notes and original content
- Start date: asap / latest Start Date: 01.10.2026
- End date: 12 months from start date
- Workload: 80-100%
- Home Office: Onsite 50% , home office possible, flexible working hours
- Contract Type: Contracting
- Location: Rotkreuz
- Your Tasks:
- Your Profile:
- Minimum 10 years hands on experience with modern C++
- Linux as development environment
Questions about this listing
What salary does Coopers Group AG offer for this role?
Coopers Group AG lists CHF 69'500 - 106'000 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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