Remote Linux Jobs
Remote linux jobs pay a median $158k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 2,804 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
Block
Software Engineer, Privacy Engineering (Remote)
Fortinet
Staff Software Development QA Engineer
Global Leader in Product Lifecycle Management Software
Cloud Service Engineer (Remote)
CrowdStrike
Infrastructure Engineer, TechOps CICD Image Management
CrowdStrike
Engineer II - Virtualization (Remote)
Cotiviti: Healthcare Analytics Company
Senior Software Engineer (Remote)
iRhythm Technologies
Senior Technical Project Manager
Bright Machines
Staff Platform Engineer
Samsara
Senior Security Engineer, Threat Detection
Remote linux salary
The median base salary for a remote linux is $158k per year, with most roles between $122k and $185k — across 64 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 105% from entry ($82k) to manager ($168k) 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 2,804 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 $158k per year, with most roles between $122k and $185k — across 64 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 Jobgether, CrowdStrike, Mozilla, Leidos, RunPod, 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, AWS, Kubernetes. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote linux jobs require?
52% 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 2,804 open remote linux roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of September 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.