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Contract Linux Kernel Engineer Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

LRS

Senior Systems Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$50 - $80/hr

Linux Kernel Systemd LVM File Systems (XFS, EXT4) Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, NFS) IT Service ... The base hourly range for this contract position is $50-80 per hour, depending on experience. Our ...

NxT Level

C++ Developer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$50 - $67.25/hr

... in Linux kernel development is a must - Strong familiarity with the software development life cycle, computer science fundamentals, and object-oriented design principles - Excellent communication ...

NxT Level

C++ Developer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$50 - $67.25/hr

... in Linux kernel development is a must - Strong familiarity with the software development life cycle, computer science fundamentals, and object-oriented design principles - Excellent communication ...

Entrust Corp.

Senior Firmware Engineer

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

Experience in Linux kernel development. * Experience in one or more of the following areas * Motor ... Exhibits good engineering judgment and decision making. * Proficiency using AI tools to assist with ...

Entrust Datacard

Senior Firmware Engineer

Shakopee, MN

$127K - $168K/yr

Experience in Linux kernel development. * Experience in one or more of the following areas * Motor ... Exhibits good engineering judgment and decision making. * Proficiency using AI tools to assist with ...

RIT Solutions, Inc.

.Net/Devops Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$55 - $75.50/hr

Net/Devops Engineer for a contract position. The role requires a senior-level candidate with a background in both DevOps and .NET, along with experience in Unix/Linux shell scripting and RabbitMQ ...

Actalent

Software Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid

$48 - $60/hr

Excellent knowledge of embedded systems, embedded Linux, and real-time operating systems ... Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this ...

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How much do contract linux kernel engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract linux kernel engineer in Minneapolis, MN is $119,514.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,600.00 and $130,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Linux Kernel Engineer vs Contract Embedded Linux Developer?

AspectContract Linux Kernel EngineerContract Embedded Linux Developer
Required CredentialsLinux kernel knowledge, C programming, Linux certificationsEmbedded systems, Linux, C/C++, hardware familiarity
Work EnvironmentKernel development, system-level programming, Linux environmentsEmbedded devices, hardware integration, real-time systems
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, hardware manufacturers, open-source projectsConsumer electronics, automotive, IoT devices
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on kernel-level expertise, system optimizationFocus on embedded system development, hardware-software integration

The Contract Linux Kernel Engineer primarily works on kernel development, system optimization, and low-level Linux system tasks. In contrast, the Contract Embedded Linux Developer focuses on developing Linux-based software for embedded devices, often involving hardware integration. Both roles require Linux and C expertise but differ in scope and environment, catering to different industry needs.

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Linux Infrastructure Engineer (Ansible & Automation)

Dahl Consulting

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$60.15 - $75.18/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Title: Linux Infrastructure Engineer (Ansible & Automation)
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)
Job Type: W-2 Contract (6 Months)
Compensation: $60.15 - $75.18/hr
Shift: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00PM
Industry: Retail
Key Technologies: Linux, Ansible, Bash
About the Role
Our client, a large-scale national retail organization, is seeking a Linux Infrastructure Engineer to join their infrastructure team. This organization operates a complex, high-availability technology environment supporting retail operations at scale, and is looking for a hands-on Linux engineer to strengthen the reliability, automation, and modernization of its server infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a technical professional who enjoys working directly in production environments and wants to have a visible, high-impact role in infrastructure automation and containerization initiatives.

Job Description
This role will focus on improving Linux server patching and reliability, resolving complex infrastructure issues, increasing automation, improving virtual machine lifecycle management, and helping prepare appropriate workloads for containerized deployment models.
The ideal candidate is a strong Linux engineer who is comfortable working directly in production environments, troubleshooting across multiple technology layers, building reusable automation, and partnering across infrastructure, application, network, security, and platform teams.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Linux Infrastructure & Patching: Assess Linux environments and drive operating system patching from planning and dependency validation through implementation, post-patch testing, rollback preparation, and remediation of failures.
  • Infrastructure Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve Linux OS, middleware, networking/connectivity, certificate, storage, performance, authentication, and integration-related issues.
  • Automation: Develop and improve reusable infrastructure automation using Ansible and support existing automation for server configuration, patching, deployment, and operational tasks.
  • VM Lifecycle Management: Improve visibility and management of the virtual machine footprint, including ownership, operating system support, configuration standards, capacity, upgrades, consolidation, and retirement opportunities.
  • Containerization: Evaluate workloads for containerization readiness and support practical container deployment patterns, pilots, and operational standards covering images, configuration, secrets, networking, observability, and security.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of hands-on Linux server administration and production infrastructure support, including patching, package/kernel management, troubleshooting, networking, storage, services, and production change practices.
  • Demonstrated infrastructure automation/configuration management experience, with strong hands-on Ansible skills.
  • Proficiency in Bash scripting.
  • Experience with automation.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Python or other infrastructure scripting/tooling.
  • Prior exposure to container platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) or container readiness assessments.
  • Experience supporting large-scale, high-availability retail or enterprise production environments.

Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!


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