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 II, Amazon Stores Economics and Science (SEAS)	Big Tech	7	L6
Amazon	Applied Scientist II, Central Machine Learning	Big Tech	7	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist, AWS Applied AI Solutions Core Services	Big Tech	7	L6
Amazon	Applied Scientist, Amazon Music	Big Tech	7	L2
Amazon	Applied Scientist, Sales AI	Big Tech	7	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist, Sales AI	Big Tech	7	L4
Amazon	Software Development Engineer, JWO	Big Tech	7	L3
ByteDance	Software Development Engineer - Full Stack - PICO Lab - San Jose	Big Tech	7	L4
Amazon	Software Development Engineer II, AI/ML Elastic Collectives - Annapurna Labs	Big Tech	7	L3
Amazon	Software Development Manager, Neuron Tools, Annapurna Labs	Big Tech	7	L3
Amazon	Applied Scientist II, Amzn Shipping-Prd & Tech	Big Tech	7	L4
Amazon	Applied Scientist II, Central Machine Learning	Big Tech	7	L4
Apple	Industrial Machine Learning Engineer	Big Tech	7	L6
Amazon	Software Development Engineer, JWO	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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