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How much do linux software development jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for linux software development in the United States is $142,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Linux Software Development vs Linux System Administration?

AspectLinux Software DevelopmentLinux System Administration
Primary FocusCreating and maintaining software applications for LinuxManaging, configuring, and maintaining Linux systems
Required SkillsProgramming, debugging, software designSystem setup, network management, security
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, software companiesIT departments, data centers
CertificationsLinux Foundation Certified Engineer, LPIC-1Linux Professional Institute Certification, CompTIA Linux+

Linux Software Development focuses on building applications and software solutions for Linux environments, requiring programming skills. Linux System Administration involves managing and maintaining Linux systems, emphasizing configuration and security. Both roles often overlap but serve different core functions within the Linux ecosystem.

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Infographic showing various Linux Software Development job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,102 per year, or $68.3 per hour.

Linux Software Engineer III

Safran Defense & Space, Inc.

Bedford, NH โ€ข On-site

Other

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

ABOUT OUR MISSION:

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.

If you're ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

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POSITION PROFILE:

The Linux Software Engineer III is responsible for leading to the development, reliability, and performance of software for U.S. Government programs such as handheld optical, thermal, digital observation or targeting systems. Responsibilities include leading to cross-discipline trade studies, assessing system-level impacts, deriving requirements from system-level specifications, product specification conformance testing, data collection, system integration, and calibration. The engineer will design, code, and debug using software languages such as C, C++, C#, and Python. Additional duties involve adhering to engineering and configuration control processes, supporting programmatic commitments, and providing production support. The engineer will also collaborate effectively with other disciplines and departments, lead internal and external customer presentations, and perform other tasks as assigned.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead own discipline input into cross-discipline trades & system-level impacts
  • Lead in own discipline requirements derivation from system-level specifications/requirements
  • Lead product specification conformance and validation testing, data collection, system integration, and debugging
  • Lead implementation of own discipline design
    • Design, code and debug applications in various software languages to include C, C++, C#, and Python
  • Lead calibration methodology definition and coordinate calibration activities
  • Lead programmatic documentation commitments
    • Lead Engineering and Configuration Control processes specific to software development, software release revision control, and pre-planned product improvement initiatives
    • Lead efforts in analysis (static code analysis, cyber security analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, math models etc.)
  • Lead efforts for programmatic commitments
  • Provide production support
  • Effectively partner with other disciplines and departments
  • Lead/present own discipline external/internal customer presentations
  • Lead/define the support for vendor, manufacturability & quality requirements
  • Provide mentorship to interns, Engineers 1 and 2
  • Other tasks as assigned

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

  • 3 to 5 years of software development experience in an avionics/aerospace, defense or medical product environment
  • Experience with Embedded Linux GUI application development
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential
  • U.S. ย Citizenship or Permanent Resident
  • Strong organization and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills while having the ability to be a team player

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IDEALLY, YOU'LL ALSO HAVE:

  • Experience with Linux multi-threaded / multi-process application development
  • Experience with Linux kernel / U-Boot configuration and device driver development.
  • Experience with system builders such as Yocto/OE, BuildRoot, Petalinux, etc
  • Experience in designing and programming real time, multithreaded C/C++ code using FreeRTOS on small (Cortex -M) embedded microprocessors is strongly desirable
  • Familiarity with working in an ITAR environment.

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  • TRAVEL: Travel outside the local area and overnight may be required.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

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EOE/AA/M/F/Vets - US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).ย