Roche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are located here. For our long-term client, Roche Diagnostics International AG in Rotkreuz, we are looking for a
Platform Engineer 80-100%
Background:
The team consists of Linux software engineers seeking a new team member to contribute to the development and maintenance of Roche's in-house Linux distribution for medical devices.
The primary focus of the role is the implementation and maintenance of the next generation of the custom OS abstraction layer, which comprises a C++ system daemon and a large family of plugins that expose operating system capabilities through an RPC API.
In addition, team members are encouraged to contribute across different areas based on their interests and expertise.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the custom OS abstraction layer, focusing heavily on the C++ backend and the next-generation system daemon.
- Implement a comprehensive family of plugins designed to expose operating system capabilities over an RPC API.
- Contribute technical expertise to medical instrument and software projects, including the continuous development of an in-house Linux distribution for medical devices.
- Ensure system quality and maintainability through C++ unit and integration testing, refactoring legacy codebases, and managing Debian packaging and configurations.
Must Haves:
- Minimum 10 years hands on experience with modern C++
- Linux as development environment
- Master in SW Engineering or other degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 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
What you will be offered:
- An opportunity to work in one of the world's most important pharmaceutical companies
- Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting areas
- Central location in Basel
- Varied job profile
- Further training opportunities through temptraining
- Working in a dynamic and motivated team
If you are interested please send your application documents addressed to Ms Marianne Buser.
Rotkreuz Zug Embedded Linux RPC API Development Modern C++ Platform Engineering System Daemon Medical Devices Software