What is Linux and how common is it in AI job postings?

Linux is a skill in the "Infrastructure & Systems" category. It currently appears in 280 active AI roles across 48 companies in our index.

Which companies are hiring for Linux?

The top employers with active AI roles mentioning Linux are: Amazon (108), Anduril (37), NVIDIA (34), AMD (8), CrowdStrike (7).

Is demand for Linux growing?

Over the last 12 weeks, 172 new AI postings mentioned Linux. Demand is rising — up 81% in the last four weeks compared to the earliest four weeks in the window.

At which stage of AI development is Linux used?

Roles requiring Linux are concentrated in: agents (43%), application (21%), serving infrastructure (21%). These stages follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle from data preparation through to shipped product.

What skills are commonly paired with Linux?

Job postings that mention Linux most often also require: Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Python, C++, Computer Architecture.

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280 active AI roles across 48 companies mention Linux. Category: Infrastructure & Systems.

Demand trend

New AI postings mentioning Linux per week — 172 total over 12 weeks.

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74 AI roles requiring this skill.

Company	Title	Sector	AI score	Stage
Amazon	Applied Scientist, EU INTech Consumer Selection Discovery, NintAI	Big Tech	9	L6
Amazon	Applied Scientist II, AWS Just-Walk-Out Science Team	Big Tech	9	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist, Amazon Optics	Big Tech	8	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist II, Alexa Ads	Big Tech	8	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist, EU INTech Consumer Selection Discovery, NintAI	Big Tech	8	L6
Amazon	Applied Scientist	Big Tech	8	L6
Amazon	Applied Scientist II - GenAI/LLM, Translation Services	Big Tech	8	L2
Amazon	Applied Scientist, Prime Video Commerce Insights	Big Tech	8	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist II, Visual Search Science	Big Tech	8	L4
Google	Fullstack Software Engineer, GenAI, DeepMind	Big Tech	8	L4
Google	Staff Software Engineer, CoreOS Agentic Engineering	Big Tech	8	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist II, Sheriff Team- Payroll tech	Big Tech	8	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist, EU INTech Consumer Selection Discovery, EU InTech Consumer Selection Discovery	Big Tech	8	L6
Amazon	Applied Scientist II - GenAI/LLM, Translation Services	Big Tech	8	L2
Amazon	Applied Scientist, Mobile Manipulation Robotics (I/O)	Big Tech	8	L6
Amazon	Applied Scientist II, AERO Agentic AI Team	Big Tech	8	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist, Brand Protection Machine Learning	Big Tech	8	L6
Amazon	Applied Scientist II, Console Science	Big Tech	8	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist, Geospatial & Safety Science	Big Tech	8	L6
Amazon	Applied Scientist, End User Messaging, AWS Applied AI Solutions Core Services	Big Tech	8	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist II, Foundation Model, Industrial Robotics Group	Big Tech	8	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist II, Amazon Private Brands	Big Tech	7	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist, TSI - Science	Big Tech	7	L6
Amazon	Applied Scientist II, On Road Experience	Big Tech	7	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist, Amazon Customer Service	Big Tech	7	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist, Stores Economics & Science (SEAS)	Big Tech	7	L6
Amazon	Applied Scientist, NA Stores Expansion	Big Tech	7	L4
Google	Software Engineer III, Spatial AI, XR	Big Tech	7	L3
Amazon	Applied Scientist II, Conversational Ad Experiences	Big Tech	7	L6
Google	Power and Performance Architect, TPU	Big Tech	7	L3

Frequently asked questions

What is Linux and how common is it in AI job postings?
Linux is a skill in the "Infrastructure & Systems" category. It currently appears in 280 active AI roles across 48 companies in our index.
Which companies are hiring for Linux?
The top employers with active AI roles mentioning Linux are: Amazon (108), Anduril (37), NVIDIA (34), AMD (8), CrowdStrike (7).
Is demand for Linux growing?
Over the last 12 weeks, 172 new AI postings mentioned Linux. Demand is rising — up 81% in the last four weeks compared to the earliest four weeks in the window.
At which stage of AI development is Linux used?
Roles requiring Linux are concentrated in: agents (43%), application (21%), serving infrastructure (21%). These stages follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle from data preparation through to shipped product.
What skills are commonly paired with Linux?
Job postings that mention Linux most often also require: Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Python, C++, Computer Architecture.

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