Senior Linux Platform Engineer

About this role

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence, and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.
We're currently looking for a Senior Linux Platform Engineer  to join our team.

About the Role
As a Senior Linux Platform Engineer, you will serve as a technical expert for Roche Linux, a custom Debian-based platform powering laboratory instruments. You will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex operating system, networking, and platform issues, working directly with both software and infrastructure components.
You will partner closely with Roche’s global Linux engineering team, contribute to platform enhancements, and help ensure the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems used in healthcare and diagnostics environments.

As a qualified expert, You will:
Support and troubleshoot Roche Linux (a custom Debian-based Linux distro) across lab instruments
Work on OS-level platform, networking, and configuration issues
Visit the lab physically to diagnose and resolve issues on-site
Collaborate directly with the Roche Linux IT team (globally distributed), acting as the US-based extension of that team
Participate in training provided by the Roche Linux team
Potentially contribute to development work directly for the US team
Direct access to Roche Linux OS repositories for troubleshooting and changes

We’re looking for you if you have
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience with Linux administration and troubleshooting in production environments
Strong expertise with Debian-based Linux distributions (Debian/Ubuntu)
Deep understanding of Linux internals, system services, package management, permissions, networking, and OS-level troubleshooting
Experience with PostgreSQL and RabbitMQ administration and support
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPN, firewall, and network diagnostics
Bash scripting and Git
Experience with software deployment, updates, rollback, and system recovery processes
Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve complex platform issues independently

Nice to Have
Experience with custom Linux distributions or Embedded Linux
Python scripting
Experience in medical devices, laboratory, or other regulated environments
CI/CD and release management experience