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Real-time demand data from active job postings. Updated weekly from the same index powering all Datamata intelligence tools.

How this data works

Active listings

214

30-day trend

-28.2%

% of listings

5%

Quick answer

As of July 2026, Linux appears in 214 active devops job listings (5% of tracked devops postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with Linux

% of Linux listings that also require each skill

AWS2.52%
Kubernetes2.48%
Python2.17%
Terraform2.02%
CI/CD1.95%
Docker1.29%
Azure1.21%
Ansible1.19%

Top roles hiring Linux

Active listings by role title in devops

DevOps Engineer1,669
Systems Engineer718
Platform Engineer560
SRE481
Cloud Architect427
Infrastructure Engineer344
DevOps Engineer1,595
Systems Engineer684

Is Linux in demand in 2026?

Linux appears in 214 active job listings in the devops category — representing 5% of all tracked devops postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 28.2%.

Linux most commonly appears alongside AWS, Kubernetes, Python in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.

Linux demand FAQ

Is Linux in demand in 2026?

Linux appears in 214 active devops job listings, about 5% of tracked devops postings. Demand has declined 28.2% over the past 30 days.

What roles require Linux?

Linux is most in demand for DevOps Engineer roles, followed by Systems Engineer and Platform Engineer, based on active devops listings.

What skills pair with Linux?

Linux most commonly appears alongside AWS, Kubernetes and Python in job requirements.

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Further reading

Based on active job listings in the devops category · Updated weekly