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Collabera

UNIX Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

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

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 ...

Georgia IT Inc

SAN Engineering

Sunnyvale, CA

This includes working with Unix and Windows system administrators on a daily basis to configure and provision storage for servers, analyze performance from both the server and the storage ...

AditiStaffing

SAS Programmer

Oakland, CA

... Developer Oakland, CA 6 months Contract Description Need to know programming in SAS and the SAS ... Must be able to have experience with extracting data from the mainframe to UNIX via SAS EG. Must ...

Nvidia

EDA Workflow Optimization Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid

$130K - $154K/yr

Experienced in UNIX Systems programming and automation using Python and/or Shell. * Authoritative level usage of UNIX and UNIX utilities. * Excellent planning and communication skills. * Experience ...

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How much do unix programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 18, 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.

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Infographic showing various Unix Programmer job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,158 per year, or $39 per hour.
Unix/linux Engineer

Unix/linux Engineer

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

Orange, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 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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