2013 Linux Jobs Report

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*2013 Linux Jobs Forecast: Pressing Need for Linux Talent***

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*Ninety-three percent of hiring managers plan to hire a Linux pro in the
next six months*



NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, February 20, 2013 – The 2013 Linux Jobs Report,
which forecasts the Linux job market based on a survey of hiring managers
and Linux professionals, shows increases in demand for Linux talent that is
being met by aggressive recruitment strategies. This backdrop is resulting
in salary growth for Linux talent at nearly double industry norms and more
than a third of Linux pros planning to switch employers in the year ahead.



The 2013 Linux Jobs Report released today includes new data this year from
both hiring managers (850) and Linux professionals (2,600), providing a
comprehensive view of the Linux career landscape from the business needs
driving the demand to the personal incentives that are most attractive to
Linux professionals.



Key statistics from the report include:



·      Ninety-three percent of hiring managers say they will hire a Linux
pro in the next six months, an increase from 89 percent in 2012.



·      More hiring managers in 2013 say that finding Linux talent is
difficult (Nine out of 10 in 2013; eight out of 10 in 2012), underscoring
the opportunity for tech professionals who know Linux.



·      Seventy-five percent of Linux professionals surveyed have received
at least one call from a recruiter in the last six months. These
professionals are being pursued by employers offering above average
salaries and bonuses.  Linux salaries jumped nine percent this year, far
outpacing the five percent increase in tech salaries overall (which was the
biggest jump in a decade), according to the Dice Salary
Survey<http://media.dice.com/report/2013-2012-dice-salary-survey/>
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·      Systems administrators are the most sought-after Linux pros,
according to hiring managers, representing the growth of Linux in the
enterprise to support cloud computing and big data.



The 2013 Linux Jobs Report, conducted by Dice, the leading career site for
technology and engineering professionals, and The Linux Foundation, the
nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the growth of Linux, also
includes insights into why employers are seeking Linux talent now and what
the top incentives are for Linux pros, among other important findings.
Download the complete report at:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/publications/linux-founda...



“The improvement in hiring intent from last year’s sky high levels shows
that Linux professionals are in a job market of their own.  For Linux
professionals, the trend is your friend – make sure you are taking
advantage of this market’s career opportunities,” said Alice Hill, Managing
Director of Dice.com and President, Dice Labs.



“The unprecedented demand for Linux professionals represents Linux’ growth
across industries and the increasing relevance of the collaborative
development model,” said Amanda McPherson, vice president of marketing and
developer programs at The Linux Foundation. “The 2013 Linux Jobs Report
shows that there is unlimited opportunity for college graduates and
technology professionals who want to pursue careers in Linux. We hope to
help continue to advance Linux by providing the Linux training resources
needed to make these professionals ready for the jobs that await them.”



As part of The Linux Foundation’s mission to protect, promote and advance
Linux, it has created a comprehensive, neutral Linux training
program<http://training.linuxfoundation.org>to help address the market
demand for experienced Linux systems
administrators and developers. The organization is seeing a spike in
inquiries for enterprise Linux training and attributes it to the increasing
use of Linux to support cloud computing and big data. The Linux
Foundation’s enterprise and developer courses are designed to give
attendees hands on experience and the advanced technical skills needed to
thrive in their careers today.

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*The 2013 Linux Jobs Report Methodology *

From January 3, 2013 to January 18, 2013, Dice and The Linux Foundation
surveyed both hiring managers and Linux professionals about their Linux
jobs needs and preferences.



Hiring managers from corporations, small and medium businesses (SMBs),
government organizations, and staffing agencies were surveyed. More than
850 responded with 79 percent indicating their company was headquartered in
the North America, 9 percent in Europe, 4 percent in Asia, 2 percent in
South America, as well as Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Japan, the Middle
East, Mexico and Central America. Respondents needed to have hired at least
one Linux professional in the last year, or have plans to hire Linux
professionals in 2013 to participate in the survey, and they were allowed
to check as many responses to questions as appropriate.  In addition, more
than 2,600 Linux professionals responded to a survey, with 34 percent
indicating they’ve been working as a Linux professional for 10 years or
more.



*About Dice*

Dice, a Dice Holdings, Inc. service, is the leading career site for
technology and engineering professionals. With a more than 20-year track
record of meeting the ever-changing needs of technology professionals,
companies and recruiters, our specialty focus and exposure to highly
skilled professional communities enable employers to reach hard-to-find,
experienced and qualified technology and engineering candidates.
www.Dice.com

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*About The Linux Foundation*

The Linux Foundation <http://www.linuxfoundation.org> is a nonprofit
consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux. Founded in 2000, the
organization sponsors the work of Linux creator Linus Torvalds and
promotes, protects and advances the Linux operating system by marshaling
the resources of its members and the open source development community. The
Linux Foundation provides a neutral forum for collaboration and education
by hosting Linux conferences, <http://events.linuxfoundation.org> including
LinuxCon <http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/linuxcon>, and
generating original Linux
research<http://www.linuxfoundation.org/publications>,
Linux videos <http://videos.linux.com> and content that advances the
understanding of the Linux platform. Its web properties, including
Linux.com, <http://www.linux.com> reach approximately two million people
per month. The organization also provides extensive Linux
training<http://training.linuxfoundation.org>opportunities that
feature the Linux kernel community’s leading experts as
instructors. Follow The Linux Foundation on
Twitter.<http://www.twitter.com/linuxfoundation>





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Yocto Project are trademarks of The Linux Foundation. Linux is a trademark
of Linus Torvalds. *



Media Contacts:



Jennifer Cloer

The Linux Foundation

503-867-2304

Jennifer@linuxfoundation.org



Rachel Ceccarelli

Dice

212-448-8288

dicemedia@dice.com