Skill
Shell Scripting
Software Development and Engineering Practices
Shell scripting is the skill of writing scripts using a Unix-like command-line shell (e.g., bash, sh, zsh) to automate tasks such as file processing, deployment, and system configuration. It's a core competency for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and software developers who need to automate repetitive operations or glue together other programs and tools. Proficiency includes knowledge of shell syntax, control flow, variables, and common command-line utilities like grep, sed, and awk.
Shell Scripting in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 30
- Employers
- 19
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Open roles requiring Shell Scripting (30)
IT Systems Engineer, Client Platform Engineer, macOS
Menlo Ventures Portfolio
Full-time · Seattle, WA · $285,000 – $325,000 · Remote
Build and operate the device management platform that secures Anthropic's fleet of thousands of macOS machines, managing infrastructure, policies, patching, and automation end-to-end. This role suits experienced systems engineers who have managed large endpoint fleets through modern MDM and treat infrastructure as code.
Listed on Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Technical Marketing Engineer - DSX AI Infrastructure Software
NVIDIA
Full-time · $160,000 – $322,000
This role involves building and validating complete AI infrastructure software stacks on multi-node GPU systems, then transforming those deployments into technical content, demos, and training for NVIDIA's customers and partners. It suits engineers who combine deep infrastructure expertise with strong communication skills and enjoy translating complex systems into practical guidance for practitioners.
Listed on NVIDIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗
VP Python Tech Lead
Citigroup
Full-time · Rutherford, NJ · $142,320 – $213,480
A senior Python engineer role at a financial services company focused on designing scalable applications for credit risk management, with exposure to LLM and AI-driven solutions. This suits experienced developers comfortable leading architectural decisions and mentoring others while working on complex financial data problems.
Listed on Citigroup’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Software Engineer, Pro-C, Unix, Pearl
FIS
US FL JAX 347
A software engineer role in FIS's Professional Services group developing and maintaining financial services applications on Unix systems. This position suits experienced developers comfortable with C, legacy systems, and client-facing technical work.
Listed on FIS’s careers site · Apply there ↗
MySQL Database Administrator
impact.com
Full-time · Columbus, OH · $150,000 – $170,000
This role administers large-scale MySQL and related databases at a partnership marketing platform, handling terabyte-range datasets and supporting sharded clusters. It suits experienced DBAs who thrive on performance optimization, infrastructure scaling, and hands-on work with modern data systems.
Listed on impact.com’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Infrastructure Engineer – Technical Lead (Windows/Active Directory)
DXC Technology
This role manages infrastructure across client environments, requiring hands-on expertise in Windows and Linux systems, Active Directory, AWS, and patching tools, combined with the ability to lead a team and own complex technical projects end-to-end. It suits experienced infrastructure engineers who want to step into a leadership position while staying technically deep.
Listed on DXC Technology’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Infrastructure Engineering Advisor- Hybrid
Cigna
Full-time · Walnut Creek, CA · $105,800 – $176,300
This role involves designing and maintaining Kafka-based data pipelines and messaging infrastructure to handle real-time data processing across the organization. It suits someone with hands-on Kafka systems administration experience who can manage complex cluster operations, implement security controls, and automate infrastructure tasks in hybrid work.
Listed on Cigna’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Software Developer - SAP Concur Spend (Quality Engineer)
SAP
Full-time · São Leopoldo, BR, 93022-718
This role combines quality engineering with software development on SAP's expense management platform, requiring hands-on test automation and code-writing skills. It suits someone who enjoys building testing infrastructure and working closely with developers across global teams in a fast-paced, weekly-deployment environment.
Listed on SAP’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Software Development Engineer, DevOps (US Federal)
Workday
Full-time · Reston, VA · $163,800 – $245,800
This role involves managing operations and reliability for Workday applications serving U.S. Federal Government clients, requiring DevOps expertise to automate tenant management and maintain 24/7 system health. It suits senior engineers with strong cloud and infrastructure automation experience who can work in a security-cleared, on-call environment supporting complex distributed systems.
Listed on Workday’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Staff Engineer, Debug & Validation Engineer
Samsung Semiconductor
Full-time · Austin, TX · $180,200 – $270,400
Senior technical leader responsible for post-silicon validation of Samsung's GPU and interconnect IP, ensuring performance and reliability across mobile SoCs. Ideal for an experienced debug engineer who enjoys mentoring others and solving complex hardware-software integration challenges.
Listed on Samsung Semiconductor’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Shell Scripting
Measured from the 30 open roles that name Shell Scripting — not from a curated list.
- Python20 roles66.7%
- Linux18 roles60.0%
- Git9 roles30.0%
- Kubernetes9 roles30.0%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)8 roles26.7%
- C++8 roles26.7%
- Docker8 roles26.7%
- Go6 roles20.0%
Who employers are hiring
- Entry8%
- Mid12%
- Senior69%
- Lead / Staff / Principal12%
From 26 roles whose posting states a level.
Roles that use Shell Scripting
Employers hiring for Shell Scripting
19 in total, most open roles first.
- NVIDIA5 roles
- MPMenlo Ventures Portfolio3 roles
- AAstranis2 roles
- Comcast2 roles
- FIS2 roles
- Samsung Semiconductor2 roles
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