Sponsoring

Pengutronix

Pengutronix Pengutronix was founded in 2001 as one of the first embedded Linux companies in Germany and provides professional services for the use of Linux in industrial applications. The offer includes consulting, training and contract development, from the low-level operating system up to the application-related infrastructure components. The focus of development is on long-term maintainable and secure systems, including testing and updates in the field.

Our team is closely rooted in the international open source community. In the meantime, over 7000 patches have been incorporated into the Linux kernel as part of our "mainline-first" approach in many industry projects. Our customers benefit from this just as much as our employees, some of whom can fill maintainer roles in Linux and other open source projects during working hours.

TQ-Systems

The TQ Group was founded in 1994 as a two-person company. Today, it comprises around 2,200 employees at 13 locations in Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, the USA, and China. As one of the largest technology service providers and electronics specialists in Germany, the TQ Group realizes tailored, innovative solutions for various industries, both in hardware and software – from development through production and additional services to product lifecycle management.

This means that TQ offers expertise, experience, and foresight in areas such as E²MS, Embedded Modules, Motors and Electronic Drives, Cobot and Automation Solutions, Medical Technology, and Aviation/Avionics. TQ is also consistently growing with a diverse portfolio of proprietary products in economically current megatrends such as robotics, digitalization, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, e-mobility, or energy management. Both service expertise and proprietary developments are combined by the TQ Group as an Original Design or Equipment Manufacturer (ODM/OEM).

Based on a broad service and solution portfolio, internationally customized products are developed and produced – all "Made in Germany." In the fiscal year 2022/2023, the worldwide total revenue of the owner-managed company exceeded 517 million euros. Further information is available at: www.tq-group.com/en/

Raritan Deutschland GmbH

We at Raritan are developing power management and remote control solutions with our international team. Our award-winning products are used to enhance the productivity and efficiency in the data centers of several of the worlds biggest companies.
Our software development is founded on a Linux base system which includes various open source projects. Our contribution to the open source community consists of searching for bugs and supplying patches.

Plus.line AG

The Plus.line AG offers tailored solutions to over 400 clients that precisely meet their needs. With a focus on Managed Cloud/Kubernetes, Network Services & IT Outsourcing, proprietary data centers, a Linux, network, and Windows team, as well as challenging projects, we are an exciting employer for all IT talents who are eager for a steep learning curve. We prioritize individual responsibility and, as experienced tech professionals, we don't chase every buzzword. Genuine passion for IT is rewarded with ample freedom and flexibility. It's a perfect match for all IT professionals who consider themselves down-to-earth, enjoy taking initiative, and seek challenges.

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B1 Systems

B1 Systems GmbH is a provider of Linux/Open Source consulting, training, managed service & support. More than 140 Linux experts offer tailor-made solutions based on virtualization, containerization, HA & cloud computing as well as monitoring, system & configuration management. We contribute to upstream development and thus turn Open Source innovation into Enterprise reliability & performance — nationally & internationally.

Menzel IT

High-performance infrastructures – that is the focus of Menzel IT GmbH. Whether high-performance computing for simulations in science and research or high-performance private cloud infrastructures in companies and public bodies: We enjoy combining the latest technologies with open source software. If you want to know more about us: Talk to us or follow our YouTube channel.

dataport

Dataport is the IT service provider for public administration. As a partner for all digitalisation projects, the company supports the public sector from the initial idea through to secure operation. To this end, Dataport collaborates with providers from the region and supports federal IT cooperation. Dataport manages all the IT services that public sector institutions require for their work, including operating infrastructure such as data centres, networks and clients, as well as developing and operating software. The company also offers comprehensive, valuable services to the public sector, from IT procurement and training to project management and consultation. As a public-law institution with its headquarters in Altenholz, near Kiel, Dataport is owned by the states of Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg- Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein and by the communal IT association of Schleswig-Holstein. Dataport operates branches in each of the abovementioned states. The company has around 4,400 employees and achieved a turnover Of 1,04 billion euros in 2021.

WITRON-Unternehmensgruppe

Founded in 1971, the family company WITRON (headquartered in Parkstein, Northern Upper Palatinate) plans, implements, and operates customized logistics and material flow systems. Trading, industrial, and service companies across sectors appreciate the professional expertise that characterizes WITRON in the implementation of demanding tasks. Especially in the sector of automated warehouse logistics for food retailing, WITRON has become one of the global market leaders.

The decisive key elements of the projects originate from WITRON's own value creation: logistics design, information and control technology, mechanics design and production, system start-up, as well as functional responsibility in the areas of service and operation.

Despite all its internationality, WITRON considers itself a privately owned, down-to-earth, Upper Palatinate family business (foundation model) which is firmly rooted in the region and, due to its professional variety, interesting tasks, its practiced values and corporate culture, is considered an attractive employer – for skilled employees, career changers, entrants, as well as trainees.

The WITRON Group has more than 7,000 employees worldwide (as of the end of 2023). Well over 2,400 of these employees work at the headquarters in Parkstein. The annual revenue amounted to around 1.3 billion euros in the fiscal year 2023.

All information about WITRON can be found at: www.witron.de

Heinlein Support

Heinlein Support is the expert in secure and free communication on the internet. As specialists in email and Linux servers in the data center, data protection, open source, and digital sovereignty are integral to our company's DNA for both us and our team of 80 employees. We share our Linux knowledge and experience through the Heinlein Academy, in personal consulting, with individual hosting, and through our secure email provider, mailbox.org, as well as our video conferencing solution, OpenTalk. Our clients include not only universities, authorities, and companies of all sizes but also providers and international carriers.

Do you share our passion for Linux servers? We look forward to getting to know you: https://www.heinlein-support.de/jobs

Staffbase

Internal communication needs a platform that can reach and engage all employees through the appropriate channels. Employees want to know what is happening, why it is happening, and how their work contributes, whether they are at their desks, on the assembly line, on the go, or at home. Staffbase provides an internal communication platform in corporate design that connects companies and their employees – on desktop, via email, chat, or through an app. Founded in 2014, Staffbase is one of the world's leading providers of platforms to enhance corporate communication.

DB Systel

DB Systel – Digital partner of Deutsche Bahn

On a national and international level, DB Systel GmbH is the internal IT partner of Deutsche Bahn: We support one of the largest transport and logistics companies in the world with modern and efficient information and communication technology.

Successfully shaping the digitization of the railroad.

About us

DB Systel GmbH, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is a wholly owned subsidiary of DB AG and a digital partner for all Group companies. With our holistic, customer-specific offering that meets the highest IT standards, we successfully drive the digitization of all DB AG companies in an integrative and value-creating manner. To this end, we develop effective and efficient customer solutions based on innovative topics such as cloud, big data, Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. As a long-term partner, we contribute in-depth rail and IT expertise and act in a vendor-neutral manner for the common objective. We currently employ over 6,000 Systel employees at our main locations in Frankfurt, Berlin and Erfurt.

Wo fits to us

We are looking for self-motivated, IT-savvy direct entrants, graduates, interns and working students who want to grow personally and together with the company.

Thomas-Krenn.AG

Thomas-Krenn.AG is one of the largest manufacturers of individual server and storage systems in Germany. Since 2002, the company has been supplying end users, resellers and data center operators with high-quality hardware based on the build-to-order principle. The company stands for the highest service quality in hardware-related development, contract manufacturing, product refinement and logistics. Thanks to customized solutions, the company is a reliable partner for industry, system houses, service providers and medium-sized end customers - from every sector. In accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001, the highest standards of sustainability and ecology are met. The company currently employs around 200 people and produces all systems in Germany at its Freyung site. Together with its partner company EXTRA Computer GmbH, Thomas-Krenn.AG is one of the largest manufacturers of server and storage hardware in Germany.

GONICUS

GONICUS is a medium-sized IT company with headquarters in Arnsberg, Sauerland. Since its foundation in 2001, GONICUS offers individual open source services that is not only cost-conscious, but also flexible, scalable and secure. Here, the company is one of the most experienced service providers and, with more than 75 employees, is able to offer complex projects from conceptual design and in-house software development, to implementation, downstream support, and maintenance from a single source.

secunet

secunet - Security für digital infrastructures
In an increasingly interconnected world, the company's combination of products and consulting services ensures resilient digital infrastructures and the highest possible protection for data, applications and digital identities. secunet specializes in areas with particular security requirements - such as cloud, IoT, eGovernment and eHealth. With secunet's security solutions, companies can comply with the highest security standards in digitization projects and, thus, advance their digital transformation. More than 1,000 experts strengthen the digital sovereignty of governments, companies and society. Customers include federal ministries, more than 20 DAX-listed corporations, and other national and international organizations. The company was founded in 1997. It is listed on the SDAX and generated sales of around €345 million in 2022 (preliminary results, as of January 23, 2023). secunet is the IT security partner of the Federal Republic of Germany and a partner of the Alliance for Cyber Security. secunet is looking for students and graduates of STEM subjects as well as Linux and open source developers. For more information - including currently advertised positions - visit www.secunet.com.

Bareos

Bareos (Backup Archiving Recovery Open Sourced) is a cross-network free software (AGPLv3) that can back up, archive and restore data from all common operating systems. The client-server backup solution consists of several components that communicate with each other via the network: the Bareos Director, one or more storage daemons and the file daemons that are installed on the clients to be backed up.

The most commonly used storage backends are flash arrays, hard disks, software defined storage (SDS) and tape libraries, but Bareos can also use a number of cloud storages as backup targets. In addition, there are several plug-ins for Bareos that also allow cloud storage to be backed up and restored. Among other things, Bareos offers extensions to support virtual infrastructures, application servers (such as databases, e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL, MariaDB etc.) and LDAP directory services.

Founded in 2012 the Germany based company offers professional services: subscription, support, consulting and co-funding of feature development. Recommended by EU National governments, worldwide organisations across all sectors use Bareos. Our customers include public authorities and government departments, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as companies listed on the DAX / Fortune 500, e.g. telcos, cloud and internet service providers, media, education, energy, finance, automotive and aerospace industries.

Hetzner

Hetzner is a professional web hosting service provider and experienced data centre operator. Since 1997, the company has been providing private and business customers with high-performance hosting products and the necessary infrastructure for the smooth operation of websites. The company's cloud products expand the portfolio with flexible, cost-effective and quickly available virtual servers and associated features.

Combining stable technology, attractive prices, and flexible support and services, Hetzner Online is continuously expanding its market position at home and abroad. The company owns several data centres in Germany, Finland, and the USA.

Our teams in the various locations are always looking for new people, you can find an overview of our vacancies at: https://career.hetzner.com

DATA REVERSE®

DATA REVERSE® provides professional data restoring services for all digital data carriers. The company was established in Chemnitz and operates its reverse engineering laboratory in Leipzig. Besides recovering hard drives, SSD and other flash based memory devices, DATA REVERSE® reverse engineers from Saxony deal with Virtual Systems, Shared Storage, RAID Arrays and Network Attached Storage on a daily basis. Company’s focus on quality and security guidelines results in usage of self-developed tools and technologies only. For urgent data recovery cases, it deposits more than 100,000 spare parts for immediate usage.

SYS TEC electronic

The SYS TEC electronic AG is an established medium-sized electronics service provider specializing in the development and manufacturing of customized solutions. We are one of the leading development service providers for industrial automation and communication in the region. An exciting and diverse role awaits you in an open-minded team. We offer flexible working hours and a performance-based salary. Our employees appreciate the company pension plan, modern workspaces, sports facilities, the in-house cafeteria with a sun terrace, and complimentary beverages. Our beautiful atrium provides various communication opportunities away from the workplace.

Are you seeking a pleasant working environment to pursue your passion for Linux?
Join our team!

velocitux

velocitux is the professional, green support centre for Open Source and free software. At velocitux we combine everything that is important to us: free open source software, because technology and knowledge should be freely available, transparent and understandable. Competence, because IT systems and software have to be reliable and create trust; Ecology, because we can all use our knowledge together to conserve resources and treat our environment and future sparingly; and education, because learning and understanding are indispensable in our world in order to be able to shape the future effectively and in the long term.

With a lot of experience in the open source environment, especially with Debian-based solutions as well as with software in the education sector, we support small and medium-sized enterprises, educational institutions and associations in the use of software and actively promote open source projects, such as the free school information system AlekSIS, by providing development services and paying developers for their open source work.

Interested in paid open source work in education? Then talk to us, online or at the AlekSIS project stand!

ASPICON

Since 2002, the IT service provider ASPICON has been supporting organizations of all sizes and industries in the conception, operation and management of complex IT infrastructures related to databases. ASPICON is a certified team of specialists with proven expertise in the areas of database, cloud and container technologies.

With a focus on Linux-based platforms, we develop secure, highly available high-performance IT solutions that provide optimal support for our customers' business. As an experienced partner, we identify the most suitable strategy from the wide range of options and with our managed services ensure that business processes run smoothly.

More than 600 organizations from sectors such as healthcare, automotive and IT have already put their trust in ASPICON's experience.

openSUSE

The openSUSE project is a worldwide effort that promotes the use of Linux everywhere. openSUSE creates one of the world's best Linux distributions, working together in an open, transparent and friendly manner as part of the worldwide Free and Open Source Software community.

The project is controlled by its community and relies on the contributions of individuals, working as testers, writers, translators, usability experts, artists and ambassadors or developers. The project embraces a wide variety of technology, people with different levels of expertise, speaking different languages and having different cultural backgrounds.

Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH

Proxmox is a provider of powerful, yet easy-to-use open-source server software. Enterprises, regardless of size, sector or industry use the stable, secure, and scalable Proxmox solutions to deploy efficient, agile and simplified IT infrastructures, minimize total cost of ownership, and avoid vendor lock-in. Proxmox also offers commercial support, training services, and an extensive partner ecosystem to ensure business continuity to its customers. Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

More details at www.proxmox.com

mailbox.org

mailbox.org is the secure German e-mail provider for consumers and business customers. Awarded “SEHR GUT” several times by Stiftung Warentest, we set new standards in secure communication, digital sovereignty and data protection for our users. In addition to classic core email functions, we also offer calendar, address book, task management, online word processing, cloud storage and video conferencing on our platform. We operate the necessary technology with our own infrastructure in two German data centers. Our customers include private users as well as companies, schools, NGOs and public authorities such as the Thuringian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. mailbox.org is a brand of Heinlein Support, the specialist in email servers and Linux in the data center.

You share our passion for secure and free communication? Then we look forward to getting to know you: https://mailbox.org/de/jobs

OpenTalk

OpenTalk is the secure videoconference for everyone who values sophisticated features, digital sovereignty and data protection. Based on open source and today's IT architecture, we enable scalability, performance and stability. OpenTalk is available both as SaaS from Germany and as an on-prem installation for the company's own data center and is thus aimed at providers, public authorities, schools and companies. Our home base is in Berlin, our team is spread all over Germany. Behind OpenTalk is the team of Heinlein Support, the experts for secure and free communication.

Are data protection, open source and an Internet that enables digital sovereignty as important to you as they are to us? Then we look forward to hearing from you: https://opentalk.eu/de/jobs

COMPUTEC MEDIA

The three magazines Linux-Magazin, LinuxUser and Raspberry Pi Geek are published by Computec Media GmbH. Linux-Magazin is aimed at Linux sysadmins and developers in the professional environment and is the world's oldest Linux magazine still published. LinuxUser offers practice-oriented articles, workshops and tests for Linux desktop users every month. The solution-oriented magazine Raspberry Pi Geek features hacks, tricks and tutorials about the single-board computer and popular microcontrollers.

Linux New Media USA

Linux Magazine is your guide to the world of Linux and open source. Each monthly issue includes advanced technical information you won't find anywhere else including tutorials, in-depth articles on trending topics, troubleshooting and optimization tips, and more! Subscribe to our free newsletters and get news and articles in your inbox: Linux-Update

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Open Source JobHub

Open Source JobHub aims to help everyone find a place in the open source ecosystem by connecting job seekers with employers looking for top talent. Let us help you turn down the noise and find the perfect job fit.

Open Source JobHub: Mastodon: @osjobhub@fosstodon.org | X: @OSJobHub | Facebook: @OpenSourceJobHub | LinkedIn: Open Source JobHub

Thomas Winde Ausflugsfahrten

We say thank you to Thomas Winde Ausflugsfahrten for supporting us with transporting several CLT material and persons.