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 September 12, 2026
- Open roles
- 38
- Employers
- 21
- Median pay
- $183,000
- Disclose pay
- 76%
on Career App right now
hiring for it
from 29 roles
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Asked for alongside Shell Scripting
Measured from the 38 open roles that name Shell Scripting — not from a curated list.
- Python28 roles73.7%
- Linux18 roles47.4%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)12 roles31.6%
- Kubernetes11 roles28.9%
- Git9 roles23.7%
- Docker8 roles21.1%
- SQL8 roles21.1%
- C++7 roles18.4%
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.
Roles that use Shell Scripting
Employers hiring for Shell Scripting
21 in total, most open roles first.
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.