Open Source Professionals Job Survey Report

The tech job landscape has undergone dramatic shifts recently, including major layoffs at high-profile tech companies and increasing calls for a return to in-office work. Amid these changes, organizations are increasingly using open source software, which means experienced open source professionals remain in high demand.  

To gain further insight into today's job landscape, Linux Professional Institute (LPI) and Open Source JobHub (OSJH) jointly surveyed open source professionals to learn what they prioritize most when considering a new role. 

The results of this survey are now available in the free 2024 Open Source Professionals Job Survey Report.

According to the findings, those who work with free and open source software (FOSS) consider a variety of factors when seeking a new job role, including overall work-life balance, open source policy, company culture, and training opportunities. 

For example:

• 89% of respondents considered an employer's open source policy when making job choices

• 74% said employer-provided training and certification was important in their job choice.

This report details the survey findings and provides insight both for job seekers and for hiring managers aiming to attract and retain open source professionals.