Companies across the USA are expanding their infrastructure teams, and remote linux engineer jobs are seeing steady growth as businesses modernize their server environments. With 500+ open positions currently available, this is an excellent time for skilled professionals to explore new opportunities. Organizations are seeking engineers who can keep systems secure, scalable, and highly available from anywhere in the country.
The strongest candidates bring deep knowledge of shell scripting, system administration, and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef. Familiarity with networking fundamentals, containerization through Docker or Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is highly valued. Employers also look for solid troubleshooting skills, experience with monitoring tools, and the ability to manage security patches and performance tuning across diverse environments. Strong communication skills matter too, since remote collaboration requires clear documentation and proactive problem-solving.
Remote work has become the standard arrangement for linux engineer vacancies, allowing companies to hire a linux engineer from virtually any region while maintaining round-the-clock coverage. Many organizations offer flexible schedules, asynchronous collaboration, and cloud-based tooling that make distributed teams highly effective. The demand across the USA remains strong, driven by digital transformation initiatives, data center migrations, and the growing reliance on open-source infrastructure.
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Humana
Execute and monitor patching for Windows and Linux servers and workstations. Deploy operating system and security updates using MECM/SCCM, Ansible, PowerShell, and Bash. Troubleshoot patching failures and validate system health post-remediation.
remote, KY, United States$81k – $110k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)
Aristocrat Gaming
Manage site installations and upgrades from assessment to launch. Provide on-site and remote support during product launches, conduct infrastructure assessments, and prepare hardware bills of materials.
remote, NV, United StatesFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)
Vailexa
Develop organization-wide architectures for complex products and systems. Evaluate new technologies for alignment with the technology roadmap. Review designs for compliance with guidelines and standards. Provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.
remote (anywhere)Full TimeSenior (5+ years)
Chainguard
Triage, investigate, and resolve complex customer issues with Chainguard Images. Collaborate with Engineering to escalate critical problems and document new issues for the Knowledge Base. Maintain communication with customers to ensure satisfaction and adherence to SLAs.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Jobgether
Monitor enterprise IT infrastructure, including systems, applications, and networks. Analyze system logs and alerts to identify anomalies and potential operational issues. Support incident response and troubleshooting activities, ensuring system performance and availability.
remote, United States$63k – $130k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)Jobgether
Develop and integrate embedded software for Qualcomm-based hardware platforms, focusing on Board Support Package (BSP) development, Linux kernel customization, and device drivers.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
L R S
Support and enhance enterprise Linux infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. Design and implement automation solutions for server provisioning and configuration management. Maintain Infrastructure-as-Code practices and develop automation workflows using Puppet and scripting.
remote, United States$141k – $181k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.
Perform board bring-up for Qualcomm QCS-based hardware platforms, develop and customize BSPs, Linux kernel, and device drivers. Support hardware validation and system integration while debugging boot, kernel, driver, and peripheral issues.
remote, MA, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Jobgether
Maintain and support Linux-based infrastructure across cloud and production environments. Troubleshoot incidents, manage infrastructure changes, and optimize operations. Contribute to automation initiatives and improve operational documentation.
remote (anywhere)Full TimeJunior (<2 years)Absolute Business Solutions Corp
Deploy, configure, monitor, troubleshoot, patch, upgrade, and maintain a Kubernetes-based production platform. Administer Linux systems, including installation, configuration, and operational troubleshooting.
remote, MD, United States$90k – $170k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)Jobgether
Lead the design, development, debugging, verification, and validation of firmware, software, and hardware components. Provide technical guidance to customers regarding platform features and programming requirements.
remote, United StatesFull TimeLead / Manager
Foundever®
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure, ensuring security and optimization for business-critical applications. Lead troubleshooting and incident resolution, manage system lifecycle activities, and develop operational procedures.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Dayforce
Administer Linux server platforms, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu, across production and non-production environments. Resolve incidents related to operating systems, performance, and network services.
remote, United StatesFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)
Akamai
Oversee operations in global data centers, monitor and maintain networks and servers. Deploy and repair servers, storage systems, routers, and switches. Manage hardware decommission projects and coordinate data center deployments from hardware requests to rack design.
remote, United States$83k – $150k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)
ASRC Federal
Lead software updates and manage complex Linux environments to ensure optimal system performance and security. Provide functional analysis related to software systems design and implementation.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
TuxCare
Analyze crashes and reboots related to live patching, investigate patching problems, and handle customer inquiries regarding CVEs. Collaborate with the patch team to support new kernel or distro requests and provide detailed reports on root causes.
remote (anywhere)Full TimeSenior (5+ years)
University of Washington Medical Center
Maintain and design network infrastructure, evaluate advanced network technologies, and identify areas for improvement. Develop methods to enhance reliability, security, and agility of network architecture. Provide consultation in network expertise and mentor junior engineers.
remote, United States$145k – $172k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Vailexa
Deploy, validate, and support Ethernet fabrics for AI and HPC clusters. Troubleshoot L1 through L4 issues, validate network readiness, and diagnose performance issues.
remote, Santa Clara, CA, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Veilant
Build, deploy, secure, and maintain infrastructure. Administer Linux systems, troubleshoot network issues, and support VMware and cloud environments. Collaborate with engineers to automate tasks and improve monitoring. Create documentation and communicate progress effectively.
remote, Tysons Corner, VA, United States$135k – $185k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
HeroDevs, Inc.
Research and develop new NES products, maintain existing portfolios by backporting CVE patches in C and C++, and build automation systems for scaling product security. Deliver builds across various Linux distributions and maintain legacy code environments.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Bright Vision Technologies
Design, provision, configure, and operate cloud or infrastructure components. Automate provisioning, deployment, configuration, and operational tasks. Implement security, identity, networking, backup, monitoring, and availability controls.
remote, United States$115k – $165k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Akamai
Own day-to-day reliability of private networking, firewall, and IPSec Gateway services. Plan and execute phased rollouts of VPC and Cloud Firewall binaries, automate operational tasks, and troubleshoot networking issues.
remote, United States$95k – $171k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)
Eqvilent
Test and validate server and networking hardware configurations, ensuring performance and compatibility. Plan and coordinate hardware maintenance and upgrades, collaborating with onsite providers for installations.
remote (anywhere)Full TimeJunior (<2 years)Eqvilent
Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux-based bare-metal servers across data centers. Build and operate clustered environments, troubleshoot complex Linux and hardware issues, and perform performance tuning.
remote (anywhere)Full TimeJunior (<2 years)
Torus
Develop firmware features for energy storage products, ensuring seamless integration with hardware and software teams. Drive quality through design reviews and automated testing, while debugging and optimizing embedded applications.
remote, UT, United States$135k – $180k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Specialty1 Partners
Oversee and manage systems and infrastructure in the Southern California region. Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems and application software. Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions.
remote, CA, United States$75k – $85k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Guntner U.S..
Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software solutions in C/C++ on Embedded Linux platforms. Develop communication, networking, and data management functionalities using industrial and IP-based protocols.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Tensordyne
Lead requirements gathering, design, and development of system-level services and tools for AI inference platform software. Support cross-functional engineering teams in platform software validation and bring-up.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Helpware
Support the migration of IBM AIX environments to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Administer and troubleshoot AIX and Linux systems, plan migration activities, and develop migration plans and procedures.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Orchard
Develop and configure test rack software for satellite builds, maintain console software packages, and integrate telemetry software for storage. Provide integration support during test phases, manage spacecraft analysis software permissions, and execute database updates.
remote, United States$143k – $238k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
ECS Tech Inc
Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise software platforms. Implement and optimize Elastic Stack environments and support cybersecurity and compliance automation solutions.
remote, United States$130k – $175k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Amatriot Group
Manage and administer diverse network nodes, ensuring lifecycle management and configuration. Develop and deploy Ansible playbooks for Infrastructure as Code. Automate network tasks using scripting languages like Python and PowerShell.
remote, WY, United States$145k – $165k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Sum Theory
Provide operational support for enterprise systems by monitoring system health, performing administration tasks, and troubleshooting technical issues. Assist with incident resolution, system maintenance, software deployments, and patching activities.
remote, TX, United States$56k – $67k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)Eqvilent
Deliver end-to-end infrastructure setups, including bring-up, validation, and go-live readiness. Own systems tasks related to Linux servers, automation, and performance tuning. Conduct testing and validation, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with network and hardware engineers.
remote (anywhere)Full TimeJunior (<2 years)
Airlock Digital
Set technical direction for macOS and Linux Agents, translating product needs into designs and engineering plans. Implement features, review code, and resolve defects in the shared codebase. Lead design and architecture reviews, ensuring security and performance.
remote, United StatesFull TimeLead / Manager
Mistral
Build the isolation layer using microVMs or containers, manage security boundaries for untrusted code, and scale to fleets with lifecycle management for thousands of environments.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Black Canyon Consulting
Lead the platform operations team to support application developers in transitioning to a modern DevOps platform. Identify and resolve operational problems in a micro-service environment, perform debugging across multiple technologies, and document processes and procedures.
remote, MD, United StatesFull TimeLead / Manager
Vultr
Provide advanced technical support for Vultr’s products, serving as an escalation point for complex issues. Respond to customer inquiries, lead incident analysis, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve platform-level problems.
remote, AL, United States$60k – $81k/yrFull TimeLead / Manager
Witekio
Develop middleware using C/C++, customize Yocto and Buildroot distributions, and create device drivers for bootloaders and Linux kernels. Develop or customize board support packages (BSP) for enhanced functionality.
remote, AZ, United States$130k – $140k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
HealthEdge
Install and upgrade HealthEdge applications in private and public cloud environments. Manage SaaS-hosted applications, utilizing automation technologies and troubleshooting tools. Collaborate with team members to resolve issues and document processes.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)10,000,000+ more jobs available!
