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  • DigitalOcean logo

    Infrastructure Engineer, GPU hot job

    @ DigitalOcean

    ๐Ÿ“Austin, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    Linux Automation Orchestration
    View Infrastructure Engineer, GPU
  • General Atomics logo

    Embedded Software Developer hot job

    @ General Atomics

    ๐Ÿ“Herndon, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    C Linux embedded
    View Embedded Software Developer
  • Anduril Industries logo

    Senior Software Engineer, Robotics hot job

    @ Anduril Industries

    ๐Ÿ“Costa Mesa, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    C++ Rust Linux
    View Senior Software Engineer, Robotics

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Linux Job Market Insights

Curious about the Linux job market? Hereโ€™s a quick overview of key trends, top regions, and industries hiring Linux professionals.

Career Overview & Industry Demands

Linux is the backbone of many embedded and IoT devices. The job market seeks engineers who can develop, debug, and maintain Linux-based systems, write kernel drivers, and manage device trees. Employers value experience with build systems, security hardening, and long-term maintenance. Demonstrating upstream contributions, custom BSPs, or successful deployments of Linux in embedded products will make candidates stand out.

Linux Job Market Statistics

Here are the key stats and trends for Linux job market, including best locations, industries, skills, and common work arrangements.

Top Industries for Linux Jobs
Consumer Electronics 40%
Defense 12%
Automotive 11%
Telecommunications 10%
Work Location for Linux Jobs
5%
Remote
24%
Hybrid
71%
On-site
5%
๐Ÿ  Remote
24%
๐Ÿ”„ Hybrid
71%
๐Ÿข On-site

  • Looking at the global job market for Linux, we see a diverse ecosystem spread across several major tech hubs. Bangalore stands out as the primary center with 190 active positions, while Hyderabad maintains a strong presence with 69 openings. The job market in Ca contributes 47 opportunities, and San Diego adds another 46 positions to the mix. Additionally, Taipei shows promising growth with 45 current openings.

  • In terms of industry sectors and market distribution, Consumer Electronics dominates with 40% of available opportunities, closely followed by Defense representing 12% of positions, while the growing Automotive sector accounts for 11% of the market, and the Telecommunications industry comprises 10% of current positions.

  • Looking at current job opportunities, Embedded Software Engineer leads the market with 1842 open positions, followed by Embedded Systems Engineer with 312 roles. The market also shows high demand for Embedded Linux Engineer (262 positions) and Firmware Engineer (256 positions) , indicating diverse opportunities in 's tech industry.

  • Regarding work arrangements , our data shows that 71% of positions require On-site presence, 24% offer flexible Hybrid arrangements combining office and remote work, while 5% provide fully Remote work options.

Linux Salary Overview

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We've analyzed 778+ verified Linux job listings to create this comprehensive salary overview, covering pay ranges across experience levels, regions, and industries.

Linux Salaries by Region

(*) Based on analysis of 5 jobs in UK/Ireland, 753 jobs in North America, 16 jobs in Western Europe, 4 jobs in Asia Pacific,

Our latest Linux salary data shows significant regional variations. Here's what we found:

  • UK/Ireland: Highest paying region with average Linux salaries of $181,750
  • North America: Competitive Linux salaries averaging $126,069
  • Western Europe: Linux professionals earn around $91,474
  • Asia Pacific: Average Linux compensation of $33,000

Linux Salary Progression by Experience Level

Our comprehensive data analysis of Linux salaries shows clear progression based on experience level and significant regional variations. Here's what we found across thousands of job postings:

North America ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
  • Internship: $42,120
  • Entry Level: $77,352
  • Mid Level: $110,869
  • Senior: $138,035
  • Lead/Principal: $158,007
UK/Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
  • Internship: $125,418
  • Entry Level: $147,084
  • Mid Level: $168,750
  • Senior: $190,416
  • Lead/Principal: $212,082
Western Europe ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ
  • Internship: $38,616
  • Entry Level: $64,244
  • Mid Level: $89,872
  • Senior: $115,500
  • Lead/Principal: $141,128

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you want to start a career in Linux or looking to advance your current role?
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about Linux Jobs and Careers:

As a Linux Embedded Developer, your responsibilities include developing device drivers, customizing Linux kernels, implementing system services, and optimizing Linux for embedded systems.

Key skills include Linux kernel development, device driver programming, understanding of bootloaders, and experience with Linux build systems.

Linux Embedded Developers are needed in consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial automation, and networking equipment industries.

Employers value strong Linux system knowledge, kernel debugging skills, understanding of hardware interfaces, and experience with embedded Linux tools.

To advance, gain expertise in kernel development, contribute to open source projects, and develop skills in system architecture and optimization.

Linux Jobs by Country

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From Europe to Asia, the Americas, and beyond, our curated listings help you explore Linux jobs in the locations that matter most to you. Whether youโ€™re looking for opportunities locally or planning an international move, here are the top countries that you can explore:

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