Remote Linux Jobs
Remote linux jobs pay a median $151k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 2,355 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Linux, Python, DevOps.
Most in-demand linux skills
Counterpart Health
Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Clover Health
Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Remote)
SonicWall
Staff Engineer, Endpoint Security
GDIT
Systems Engineer, HPC/AI System Administrator
Ethernovia
Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer
Remote linux salary
The median base salary for a remote linux is $151k per year, with most roles between $125k and $172k — across 62 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 85% from entry ($85k) to principal ($157k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Who's hiring remote linuxs
Experience mix across 2,355 open remote linux roles.
Top companies hiring remote linuxs
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote linuxs make?
The median base salary for a remote linux is about $151k per year, with most roles between $125k and $172k — across 62 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote linuxs?
Companies hiring remote linuxs right now include Fundraise Up, Arista Networks, ServiceNow, Codekeeper, Red Hat, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote linux job?
Across current remote linux postings, the most requested skills are Linux, Python, DevOps, Infrastructure, Kubernetes, AWS. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote linux jobs require?
56% of open remote linux roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a linux remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 2,355 open remote linux roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of July 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote linux jobs?
Every remote linux job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.