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Centroid Systems, Inc.

Linux Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site +1

Job Type: Full-Time Employee Location: 100% Remote Job Requirements * Perform intermediate- to ... engineered systems, including ODA, Exalytics, PCA, ZFS Appliance, and Oracle Linux. Skills ...

Centroid Systems, Inc.

Linux Engineer

Troy, MI · Remote

Job Type: Full-Time Employee Location: 100% Remote Job Requirements * Perform intermediate- to ... engineered systems, including ODA, Exalytics, PCA, ZFS Appliance, and Oracle Linux. Skills ...

CipherStaff

Linux System Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$122K/yr

Location is remote with occasional office visit in Washington, DC. Salaried job with full benefits ... desired, but Linux and/or Unix is required. System Engineering professional to join our ...

Global InfoTek

RF Software Engineer, Senior

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$127K - $168K/yr

Perform basic Linux system administration on remote servers including package management, user ... Certified Scrum Developer (CSD); Red Hat Certified Enterprise Application Developer; Certified ...

apiphani

Linux Systems Administrator

OR · Remote

Position is fully remote work. Job Duties * Support and maintain automated Linux and application ... Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or equivalent work ...

DP World

Senior Linux Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site +1

The Senior Linux Engineer is a technical leader responsible for setting the strategic direction ... and remote data centers * Evaluate emerging storage technologies and vendor offerings, driving ...

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How much do remote linux driver developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote linux driver developer in the United States is $55.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.24 and $59.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Linux Driver Developer vs Remote Kernel Module Developer?

AspectRemote Linux Driver DeveloperRemote Kernel Module Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Linux certifications (e.g., Linux Foundation Certified Engineer)Bachelor's in Computer Science, Linux certifications (e.g., Linux Foundation Certified Engineer)
Work EnvironmentRemote, collaborative with hardware teams, Linux OS focusRemote, often embedded systems or hardware integration, Linux kernel focus
Industry UsageTechnology, telecommunications, hardware manufacturingEmbedded systems, hardware development, IoT
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Both roles involve Linux kernel development, requiring similar skills and certifications. The main difference is that Remote Linux Driver Developers focus on creating drivers for hardware devices, while Remote Kernel Module Developers work on developing and maintaining kernel modules that extend Linux functionality. The roles often overlap but target different aspects of Linux kernel customization and hardware integration.

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Infographic showing various Remote Linux Driver Developer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 13% As Needed, 74% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,062 per year, or $55.3 per hour.
Linux Engineer

Linux Engineer

Centroid Systems, Inc.

Troy, MI • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for systems management across Linux, Unix and Windows server environments in collaboration with networking, database, application development, and internet development teams. Key responsibilities include system installation, operating system patch management, system integration, application administration, systems architecture and design support, and ongoing system maintenance. This role operates in a diverse environment that includes leading-edge technologies, multiple cloud platforms, Oracle engineered systems, Oracle servers running Solaris 10 and 11, and x86 servers running Oracle Linux and other Linux/Unix versions. The storage infrastructure includes network-attached storage (NAS) usually based on Oracle ZFS appliances.
Job Type: Full-Time Employee
Location: 100% Remote
Job Requirements
  • Perform intermediate- to advanced-level UNIX systems administration activities, including server and application component installation and configuration.
  • Diagnose complex system, network, and application issues in close collaboration with other IT teams.
  • Install related software products, tools, and support utilities.
  • Apply vendor-supplied operating system patches as needed in coordination with database administrators and application support staff.
  • Support virtualization technologies including Oracle Linux KVM, VMware, Solaris LDOMs, and Solaris Zones.
  • Develop or maintain scripts and utilities to automate processes and support application environments.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making aligned with essential job functions.
  • Communicate technical information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Use a Windows based laptop, virtual machines and virtual desktops to complete all job duties.
Skills Required
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in Linux/UNIX operating system and system software installation, customization, and support.
  • Experience supporting environments in Oracle Cloud or other cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.
  • Experience supporting Linux mail servers running Sendmail or Postfix.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies, including Oracle VM, VMware, Solaris LDOMs, and Zones.
  • Working knowledge of Oracle engineered systems, including ODA, Exalytics, PCA, ZFS Appliance, and Oracle Linux.

Skills Preferred
  • Experience supporting Oracle Linux KVM infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and other cloud platforms.
  • Experience supporting and patching OCI specialty DB systems such as ExaCS and BaseDB.
  • Experience with Oracle hardware platforms, including x86, SPARC, and storage systems.
  • Experience using and supporting monitoring solutions such as Oracle Enterprise Manager, Nagios, and Zabbix
  • Experience with OS patch management solutions.
  • Experience with network configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Experience implementing and testing disaster recovery solutions.
  • Experience working with Solaris 10 and 11.
  • Experience working with NAS and SAN solutions such as Oracle ZFS Appliance and NetApp.
  • General understanding of relational databases, including schemas, metadata, relationships, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
  • Experience with shell scripting and languages such as Python and Perl.
  • Experience with automation tools such as Oracle Linux Automation Manager, Ansible or AWX.
Education Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Requires 6+ years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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