Skill
Linux
IT Infrastructure and Networking
Linux is a free, open-source Unix-like operating system kernel, first released by Linus Torvalds in 1991, that now underpins countless distributions (Ubuntu, Red Hat, Debian, etc.) running on servers, desktops, embedded devices, and mobile platforms. It powers the majority of the world's web servers, cloud infrastructure, and supercomputers, making familiarity with it essential for system administrators, developers, and DevOps engineers.
Linux in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 367
- Employers
- 96
- Median pay
- $184,000
- Disclose pay
- 69%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 252 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Linux (367)
IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)
Air National Guard Units
Meridian, MS · $89,508 – $116,362
This is a military technician role leading IT systems administration for the Mississippi National Guard's Air Operations Center, requiring active military membership and overseeing multi-platform server infrastructure, security, and disaster recovery.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
IT Cyber Specialist (INFOSEC/NETWORK)
U.S. Coast Guard
Full-time · Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093
This federal position with the Coast Guard cyber operations team involves planning and executing information security programs, defending networks against threats, and coordinating enterprise-wide incident response across a government agency. It suits cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience in network defense, infrastructure security, and malware analysis who want to contribute to national security in a structured government role.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Senior Production Engineer, Storage
Crusoe
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $170,000 – $205,000
Crusoe seeks a Storage SRE to build and maintain distributed cloud storage infrastructure supporting AI workloads, with a focus on automation, reliability, and performance optimization across block, file, and object storage systems. The role suits experienced storage engineers who want to work on mission-critical infrastructure at a vertically integrated AI company.
Listed on Crusoe’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Engineer I, Software Integration (R6214)
Shield AI
Full-time · Washington, DC · $79,000 – $110,000
Shield AI is seeking a software engineer to build integration layers connecting their autonomy software with vehicle systems, sensors, and mission computers. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with C++ and distributed systems across simulation and real-world platforms.
Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗
PLM Administrator
Terran Orbital
Full-time · Irvine, CA · $110,000 – $130,000
This role administers PTC Windchill and integrates it with engineering and manufacturing tools across a satellite manufacturer's operations. The position suits experienced PLM professionals comfortable supporting complex aerospace workflows and security-cleared environments.
Listed on Terran Orbital’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure Security (Remote)
Quora
Full-time · Remote - Multiple Locations, United States, Canada · $172,279 – $249,640
Join Quora's new Security Engineering team to design and implement infrastructure protections across their knowledge-sharing and AI platforms. This role suits experienced engineers with expertise in cloud security, secure development practices, or Linux system hardening who want to tackle security challenges at scale.
Listed on Quora’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Robotics Software Engineer
Voyager
Full-time · Pittsburgh, PA · $110,000 – $160,000
This role develops perception and sensor processing software for autonomous robotic rovers and spacecraft, working on computer vision, LiDAR, and sensor fusion algorithms for navigation and hazard detection. It suits engineers with 2+ years building real-world robotics or perception systems who want to apply those skills to space exploration and defense missions.
Listed on Voyager’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Software Engineer III | Framework
ExtraHop Networks
Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $163,000 · Remote
This role involves designing and optimizing core network detection systems written in C and C++, working on performance-critical infrastructure that handles complex protocols at scale. It's suited for an experienced engineer comfortable with low-level systems work who wants to shape architectural decisions and mentor others on a security-focused platform team.
Listed on ExtraHop Networks’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Postgres Deployment Engineer
Supabase
Full-time · Remote, Global
Supabase seeks a deployment specialist who will manage the packaging, stability, and release processes for PostgreSQL across multiple platforms and architectures. This role bridges product and infrastructure teams, requiring deep PostgreSQL expertise and hands-on work with containerization, package management, and cloud deployment tooling.
Listed on Supabase’s careers site · Apply there ↗
On-Call Maintenance Specialist, School Of Programming - Contract Role (India)
Udacity
Contract · Remote
This contract role maintains and updates Udacity's programming courses by fixing bugs, refreshing code examples, and ensuring compatibility with modern frameworks and tools. It suits experienced software engineers who enjoy working with real student feedback and can manage Docker environments and multiple programming languages.
Listed on Udacity’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Linux
Measured from the 367 open roles that name Linux — not from a curated list.
- Python213 roles58.0%
- C++130 roles35.4%
- Kubernetes124 roles33.8%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)84 roles22.9%
- Docker79 roles21.5%
- Git78 roles21.3%
- Go58 roles15.8%
- Bash (Scripting)54 roles14.7%
What employers state they pay
Median
$184,000
Middle half
$150,000 – $223,000
From 252 of 367 open roles — the 69% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry9%
- Mid19%
- Senior58%
- Lead / Staff / Principal12%
- Management2%
- Executive1%
From 328 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Linux roles are
Among the 240 of 367 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Linux
Employers hiring for Linux
96 in total, most open roles first.
- NVIDIA57 roles
- Comcast16 roles
- CCrusoe14 roles
- AeroVironment13 roles
- BBoeing13 roles
- LGLynk Global11 roles
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.