UNIX Systems Engineer Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

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How much does a UNIX Systems Engineer make in Boston, MA? The average UNIX Systems Engineer salary in Boston, MA is $149,428 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $135,528 and $165,659. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Staff Engineer - CPU Tool Chain
Enphase Energy - Fremont , CA
About the role Enphase is looking for mid-level engineer with CPU Tool chain experience for ARM ... along with Unix System Administrator on tool management related to ASIC design • Explore ...
LinkedIn - 64 days ago
Lead Field Service Engineer - Hardware Emulation Platforms (R49057/ll)
Cadence - San Jose , CA
Minimum working knowledge of Linux/Unix * Strong hardware and software troubleshooting skills ... Debugging and repair in a board/system level environment. * Experience with liquid cooled systems ...
LinkedIn - 17 days ago
Software QE Manager - Input Experience
Apple Inc. - Cupertino , CA
We are looking for a Test Engineering Manager with strong technical and interpersonal skills to ... Advanced proficiency with iOS, macOS or other operating systems such as Unix/Linux * Deep ...
JobLeads - 22 days ago
Operations Technician
Infojini Inc - Seattle , WA
... Unix/Linux server, VM experience. • Cisco, Juniper, Microsoft certifications preferred. • ... systems, operations, and/or other employees. Also, Request you to kindly help me with the below ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of UNIX Systems Engineer in Boston, MA. The base salary for UNIX Systems Engineer ranges from $135,528 to $165,659 with the average base salary of $149,428. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $140,101 to $174,856 with the average total cash compensation of $154,482.

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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