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Unix Programmer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Collabera

UNIX Engineer

San Francisco, CA

Having a UNIX systems administration background will be a major plus however it's very important to note that this is primarily an engineering role, not a sys admin one. Responsibilities: Typical ...

Sonsoft Inc

Unix / Open Systems

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

At least 4 years of development/programming experience in in Unix/Shell scripting, Unix Administration, Perl, PL/SQL. * At least 4 years of experience in software development life cycle. * At least 2 ...

Keylent Inc

IT Infrastructure UNIX Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$125K - $164K/yr

Keylent Inc is seeking an IT Infrastructure UNIX Engineer to join their Networks' IT Infrastructure team. This role involves delivering technical expertise in UNIX/Linux life-cycle management and ...

US IT Solutions Inc

UNIX Administrator

Sacramento, CA · On-site

UNIX Administrator * Location: Sacramento, CA SCOPE OF WORK: * Administration of AIX/RedHat ... Experience with shell scripting/programming * Experience with PowerHA * Experience with IBM PowerVC

Atria Group LLC

GCS SE Solaris Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Provide Solaris UNIX systems administration support for the Global Computing Services SE Solaris ... Perform scripting in Perl, Shell, or C programming. Additional Information GOOD COMMUNICATION ...

Info Way Solutions

Scrum with Unix

Irvine, CA · On-site

... engineering, and automation teams to streamline policy rollout, enforcement, and exception handling. • Analyze application usage patterns and develop adaptive control policies that balance security ...

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How much do unix programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for unix programmer in California is $39.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.38 and $50.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Unix Programmer vs Linux Developer?

AspectUnix ProgrammerLinux Developer
CredentialsTypically requires programming skills, familiarity with Unix systems, sometimes certifications like UNIX System AdministrationRequires Linux-specific knowledge, programming skills, certifications like Linux Professional Institute (LPI)
Work EnvironmentWorks on Unix-based systems, often in enterprise or legacy environmentsWorks on Linux systems, common in open-source projects and modern server environments
Industry UsageUsed in industries relying on legacy Unix systems, finance, telecommunicationsPopular in tech startups, cloud computing, and open-source communities

Unix Programmers and Linux Developers share many skills, such as programming and system administration. However, Unix Programmers focus on Unix systems, often in legacy or enterprise settings, while Linux Developers work primarily with Linux, which is more prevalent in modern, open-source, and cloud environments.

Unix Programmer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Unix Programmer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,158 per year, or $39 per hour.

Unix/linux Engineer

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

Orange, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Position : UNIX / Linux Engineer
Location : Orange County, CA
Duration : Long term
Job Description:
I have an URGENT need for a UNIX / Linux Engineer for a long term contract in Orange County, CA. I am looking for someone that has strong experience with UNIX / Linux and scripting (Bash Shell, Python, etc.) Candidate will have to provide a sample of their scripting for submittal. Candidate MUST HAVE excellent communication. The manager is looking to review resumes and set interviews ASAP.

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