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Linux Administration Developer Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

DevOps Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$62 - $84.75/hr

This role is for a DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in Cloud computing, DevOps implementation, Linux administration, and Build and Release Engineering. The successful candidate will be ...

Linux system administration, Data Center, Storage managemen, Scripting We are seeking a Linux Cloud ... Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate infrastructure using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or ...

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers ... of Linux Administration and Architecture 5) Hadoop Hortonworks upgrade experience 6) Hive,Oozie ...

Required Skills: * 8+ years of experience in Linux System Administration and DevOps. * Proficiency in shell scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef). * Hands-on ...

IT Field Support IV

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$24.50 - $33.75/hr

Infrastructure Engineering - IT Field Support IV Request ID: 69880-1 Duration:6 months with ... Linux administration (Fedora/RHEL preferred) and Windows Basic shell usage (Bash, PowerShell ...

IT Field Support IV

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$24.50 - $33.75/hr

Infrastructure Engineering - IT Field Support IV Request ID: 69880-1 Duration:6 months with ... Linux administration (Fedora/RHEL preferred) and Windows Basic shell usage (Bash, PowerShell ...

Lead Linux Kernels Engineer with C, ARM experience needed for US software companies. We have a key ... Design, implementation and administration of highly available and redundant Linux infrastructure

Lead Linux Kernels Engineer with C, ARM experience needed for US software companies. We have a key ... Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent experience Design, implementation and administration of ...

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How much do linux administration developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for linux administration developer in Santa Clara, CA is $64.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58.99 and $69.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Linux Administration Developer vs Linux System Administrator?

AspectLinux Administration DeveloperLinux System Administrator
Primary FocusDevelops and maintains Linux-based systems and tools, often involving scripting and automationManages and maintains Linux servers, ensuring system stability and performance
Skills & CertificationsLinux certifications (e.g., LPIC, RHCSA), scripting, programming skillsLinux certifications, system monitoring, troubleshooting skills
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, DevOps environments, software projectsData centers, IT departments, server rooms
Common TasksWriting scripts, automating deployment, developing system toolsConfiguring servers, managing user access, performing backups

While both roles require Linux expertise and certifications, the Linux Administration Developer focuses on developing and automating Linux systems, whereas the Linux System Administrator primarily manages and maintains existing Linux infrastructure.

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Infographic showing various Linux Administration Developer job openings in Santa Clara, CA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,133 per year, or $65 per hour.

Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer

Krostech Solutions, LLC

Redwood City, CA • On-site

$132K - $180K/yr

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Job description

Required Skills
  • 5+ years of experience in:
    • IT Operations
    • Infrastructure Engineering
    • Systems Administration
    • DevOps Engineering
  • Strong Linux administration experience.
  • Experience with:
    • Bash scripting
    • Docker
    • KVM virtualization
    • Jenkins
    • GitHub CI/CD workflows
    • Grafana monitoring
  • Experience with configuration management tools such as:
    • SaltStack
    • Ansible
    • Similar automation tools
  • Experience supporting AWS cloud environments.
  • Provide technical support for an internal software engineering organization when needed.
  • Strong troubleshooting and infrastructure ownership mindset.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience in startup or high-growth engineering environments.
  • Experience supporting embedded systems, firmware, telecom, IoT, or hardware-focused engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with:
    • HITL testing
    • Robotics/lab infrastructure
    • SonarScanner
    • Pytest
    • Elasticsearch
Additional Information
  • Candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • Hybrid onsite requirement: minimum 3 days per week.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills required.
  • Stable employment history preferred.