Working Student (m/f/d) – Linux System & Distribution Administration

Job Description

WE ARE AGAIN AWARDED AS TOP ARBEITGEBER 2025!

At AP Sensing, we're building on a success story that began in the garage of Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. As an independent HP spin-off, we combine over 40 years of technological expertise with a passion for innovation.

Together we'll continue to enhance infrastructure, protect people, and safeguard our planet. With a commitment to fiber optic sensing, we value every voice and empower growth. Join us in thinking ahead to create a smarter, safer world.


  • Keep our distributed server landscape healthy, secure, and up to date
  • Develop and maintain our OSTree-based Linux distribution
  • Evaluate and recommend next-generation hardware for our devices and servers like CPUs, GPUs, RAM, ...
  • Provision and operate Linux containers (LXC) and virtual machines
  • Experiment with bleeding-edge hardware and software, packaging new components and make them play nicely together

Are you fascinated by how Linux works under the hood? Whether you already wield bash like a pro or you just can't wait to learn? Then this role is for you.

  • You have (or want to gain) hands-on experience in Linux system administration, distro building, and hardware bring-up
  • You enjoy troubleshooting, automating, and digging until things run smoothly
  • You're enrolled as a student and can commit 10-20h/week (let's discuss what fits your schedule)

Don't tick every box yet? No problem. If you're curious, motivated, and ready to dive deep into the Linux ecosystem, we'd love to hear from you!


  • Flexibility: Flexible working hours that are compatible with your studies
  • Experience: Practical Linux System & Distribution Administration
  • Team: A motivated and friendly team that supports and encourages you
  • Location: only a 2-minute walk from the S-Bahn station with a direct connection to Stuttgart
  • Office space: You will work on site in large, bright and air-conditioned offices with height-adjustable desks and a fully equipped kitchen with a high-tech coffee machine.
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