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Freelance Bash Shell Scripting Jobs in Boston, MA

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Computer Scientist

Lexington, MA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Shell) * Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems * Experience with developing with Large Language Models APIs (e.g., HuggingFace, OpenAI ...

Sonoma Consulting Inc.

Senior DevOps Engineer

Boston, MA

$141K - $181K/yr

Experience coding or scripting with Shell, Ruby/JRuby, Perl, Python, Powershell, Java, Go, or Bash * Experience with Agile, Lean, and Continuous Delivery best practices Strong technical foundation in ...

Raytheon

Principal Software Engineer

Tewksbury, MA

$145K - $195K/yr

Experience with Network Communication Protocols, Shell Scripting (tcsh, csh, bash), software development tools like Git/Clearcase, software debuggers, and using embedded RTOSs (e.g. VxWorks ...

Raytheon

Principal Software Engineer

Tewksbury, MA

$145K - $195K/yr

Experience with Network Communication Protocols, Shell Scripting (tcsh, csh, bash), software development tools like Git/Clearcase, software debuggers, and using embedded RTOSs (e.g. VxWorks ...

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As of Jun 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance bash shell scripting in Boston, MA is $51.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.39 and $67.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Bash Shell Scripting vs Freelance Linux System Administration?

AspectFreelance Bash Shell ScriptingFreelance Linux System Administration
Required SkillsScripting, automation, command-line proficiencySystem setup, user management, network configuration
CertificationsNone mandatory, but Linux or scripting certifications helpLinux certifications (e.g., LPIC, RHCSA)
Work EnvironmentPrimarily remote, project-basedRemote or onsite, ongoing support
Industry UsageTech, startups, automation projectsIT services, enterprise, hosting providers

Freelance Bash Shell Scripting focuses on writing scripts for automation and task simplification, while Freelance Linux System Administration involves managing entire Linux environments. Both roles require Linux knowledge, but scripting is more specialized, whereas system administration covers broader responsibilities.

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Computer Scientist

Computer Scientist

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, MA

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

The Human Resilience Technology Group develops, adapts, and deploys advanced technologies to address the most significant challenges in humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, global development, community resilience, and climate change. We extend rapidly evolving technical capabilities – such as sensing and signal processing techniques, data science, software tools, and systems analysis – to under‐served mission needs across the domestic and international landscape.

Recent program efforts have included:

  • Integrating advanced remote sensing and situational awareness technologies
  • Applying novel analytical methods – including artificial intelligence and machine learning – to longstanding humanitarian challenges, especially in sparse and challenging data environments
  • Creating software decision support and data visualization platforms for critical decision‐making
  • Improving community resilience and emergency preparedness through rigorous systems analysis and solutions architectures
  • Developing novel robotic systems for navigation and sensing in constrained and hazardous environments
Job Description

Our Group is actively seeking a recent (0 - 5 years) Bachelor's level graduate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related disciplines with a strong programming background to support our diverse portfolio of projects. This role involves working on a variety of technical tasks that directly contribute to deliverables.

Responsibilities include developing demos and prototypes, maintaining existing applications, writing automation scripts, and building software tools that support our mission areas and programs. Projects may range from creating proof-of-concept systems to refining operational tools. Success in this position requires the ability to interpret requirements, ask clarifying questions, deliver functional solutions within project timelines, work independently while knowing when to seek guidance, adapt to shifting priorities, and communicate progress effectively.

The collection of mission and technical areas that we support is quite broad, and we recognize that successful candidates may come with a similarly wide range of technical backgrounds and extracurricular experiences. This position offers significant opportunities for hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies applied to real-world humanitarian and resilience challenges.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
  • Strong programming skills in at least one high-level language (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Java, C/C++)
  • Demonstrated problem-solving abilities through coursework, projects, or internships
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative software development
  • Experience testing and verifying software functionality
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment
  • Good written and oral communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to dynamic project requirements

Preferred Qualifications
Experience or demonstrated interest in 3 or more of the following:

  • Experience with GIS and geospatial libraries (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, geopandas, gdal, pdal)
  • Experience building graphical user interfaces
  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Shell)
  • Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems
  • Experience with developing with Large Language Models APIs (e.g., HuggingFace, OpenAI/Anthropic/Google, ollama, vLLM)
  • Experience with databases and query languages (e.g., SQL, postgres)
  • Experience with using high performance computers and SLURM

100% onsite expectation to be revaluated after 1 year of employment

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $100,200 - $120,000

Experienced Hiring Range: $100,200 - $150,000

 

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: 

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!  

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

 

Requisition ID: 42942 

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