Machine Learning vs Linux: jobs, salaries and remote work
Machine Learning and Linux side by side in 89,712 live tech job postings on Nov 14, 2026: how many roles ask for each, what they pay and how many are remote.
Demand. Machine Learning is asked for in 6,176 open roles and Linux in 4,606, so Machine Learning shows up in 1.3 times as many postings.
Pay. Machine Learning roles advertise the higher median salary: $217K against $185K for Linux.
Remote. Machine Learning roles are remote more often: 18% against 14% for Linux.
Together. 409 open roles ask for both, which is 9% of all Linux roles.
Machine Learning and Linux side by side
| Machine Learning | Linux | |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles | 6,176 | 4,606 |
| Share of all open tech roles | 7% | 5% |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 425 | 310 |
| Remote roles | 18% | 14% |
| Entry-level roles | 6% | 4% |
| Senior and lead roles | 49% | 42% |
| Median advertised salary | $217K | $185K |
| Roles that publish a salary | 2,805 | 2,074 |
| Most often asked for with | Python, LLM, AI, SQL, AWS | Python, Kubernetes, C++, AWS, CI/CD |
| Hiring the most | Okta (362), INFUSE (269), Waymo (140), Databricks (127), Anduril Industries (123) | Anduril Industries (323), SpaceX (287), Canonical (212), Shield AI (109), Accenture Federal Services (103) |
Source: open roles on Hiring Right Now, collected from companies' own careers pages and recounted every day. Salary medians need at least 30 published ranges. How the numbers are made.
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Machine Learning or Linux: questions people ask
Which has more jobs, Machine Learning or Linux?
Machine Learning is asked for in 6,176 open roles and Linux in 4,606, so Machine Learning shows up in 1.3 times as many postings. Counted on Nov 14, 2026 across 89,712 open roles at 2305 tech companies.
Which pays more, Machine Learning or Linux?
Machine Learning roles advertise the higher median salary: $217K against $185K for Linux. These are advertised ranges from job postings, not verified pay.
Is Machine Learning or Linux better for remote work?
Machine Learning roles are remote more often: 18% against 14% for Linux.
Do employers ask for Machine Learning and Linux together?
409 open roles ask for both, which is 9% of all Linux roles.