Senior Linux Platform Engineer / SW & HW Expert

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!