Remote Linux Jobs
Remote linux jobs pay a median $164k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 2,207 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Linux, Python, Infrastructure.
Most in-demand linux skills
Peraton
Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer (Remote)
Transaction Network Services
Payments Processing Delivery Engineer
Transaction Network Services
Field Support Engineer
Transaction Network Services
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
ascendingdc
Observability Engineer, ELK Stack & Dynatrace (Remote)
Snap
Integrated Circuit Design Verification Engineer
Remote linux salary
The median base salary for a remote linux is $164k per year, with most roles between $131k and $186k — across 60 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 78% from mid level ($114k) to manager ($203k) 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 2,207 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 $164k per year, with most roles between $131k and $186k — across 60 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 Intermedia, ServiceNow, Tieto2, Peraton, Fastly, 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, Infrastructure, DevOps, AWS, Kubernetes. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote linux jobs require?
60% 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 2,207 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.