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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.

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Shell Scripting in the job market

Last checked September 12, 2026

Open roles
38

on Career App right now

Employers
21

hiring for it

Median pay
$183,000

from 29 roles

Disclose pay
76%

of these roles

Open roles requiring Shell Scripting (38)

Associate Manager Infrastructure Services

DXC Technology

Charleston, SC

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 ↗

Cigna

Software Engineering Advisors- Hybrid

Cigna

Full-time · Plano, TX

This role involves designing and maintaining data pipelines in Databricks to process large-scale healthcare data for analytics and reporting. It suits experienced data engineers who are comfortable with cloud platforms, big data tools, and healthcare compliance requirements.

Listed on Cigna’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Automotive Linux BSP Senior Engineer

Arrow Electronics

Full-time

This role develops embedded Linux software for automotive platforms, focusing on board support packages, kernel drivers, and hardware integration across ARM-based systems. It suits experienced embedded engineers with automotive expertise who can work across the full software stack from low-level drivers to system testing.

Listed on Arrow Electronics’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 ↗

Visa Inc.

Systems Engineer, Linux and AI

Visa Inc.

Full-time · Ashburn, VA · $88,000 – $136,900

A hybrid systems engineering role supporting Visa's mission-critical payment infrastructure, blending Linux administration with emerging AI and machine learning capabilities. This position suits engineers comfortable managing production systems while developing skills in GenAI workflows, automation, and full-stack deployment from script to service.

Listed on Visa Inc.’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 ↗

NVIDIA

Senior System Software Engineer, RTL-to-GDS Flow Platform

NVIDIA

Full-time · Santa Clara, CA · $184,000 – $287,500

This role develops the workflow platform that orchestrates NVIDIA's chip-design infrastructure, converting engineering specifications into automated, reliable production pipelines that handle dependencies, job execution, and validation across complex projects. It suits experienced systems engineers with strong Linux fundamentals and a track record of owning build, release, or HPC infrastructure at scale.

Listed on NVIDIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Senior Software Engineer - Java Full Stack Engineer

Mastercard

Full-time · O Fallon, MO · $115,000 – $184,000

This role involves building enterprise applications using Java and modern front-end frameworks within Mastercard's payments technology division. It suits experienced full-stack developers comfortable with cloud architectures, database design, and cross-functional collaboration on complex financial systems.

Listed on Mastercard’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Samsung Semiconductor

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 ↗

Senior Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer

LSEG

Saint Louis, MO

LSEG seeks a Site Reliability Engineer to maintain and improve the production stability of its real-time trading and market data platform, which serves thousands of clients globally. The role combines incident management, cloud infrastructure work, and automation, and suits engineers with substantial experience in distributed systems, container technologies, and observability tooling who want to work on high-stakes financial infrastructure.

Listed on LSEG’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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Asked for alongside Shell Scripting

Measured from the 38 open roles that name Shell Scripting — not from a curated list.

What employers state they pay

Median

$183,000

Middle half

$168,000 – $221,000

From 29 of 38 open roles — the 76% 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

  • Entry6%
  • Mid12%
  • Senior71%
  • Lead / Staff / Principal12%

From 34 roles whose posting states a level.

Where Shell Scripting roles are

Among the 27 of 38 open roles we could place on a map.

Employers hiring for Shell Scripting

21 in total, most open roles first.

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