Where can I find remote jobs?

DailyRemote, LinkedIn, and We Work Remotely are the top platforms for finding remote jobs in 2026. Company career pages at remote-first organizations like GitLab, Zapier, and Automattic list positions directly. FlexJobs and Remote.co offer curated listings with employer verification. Over 85,000 new remote positions are posted weekly across these platforms combined.

How much do remote jobs pay?

Remote jobs pay $50,000 to $200,000 annually, with software developers averaging $120,000, marketing managers $95,000, product managers $140,000, and customer support roles $45,000. Remote salaries match or exceed office equivalents at 78% of companies. Geographic arbitrage allows remote workers to earn San Francisco salaries ($150,000+) while living in lower-cost regions.

What remote jobs can I get with no experience?

Customer support representative ($35,000-$45,000), virtual assistant ($30,000-$50,000), data entry specialist ($28,000-$40,000), social media coordinator ($40,000-$55,000), and sales development representative ($50,000-$70,000 OTE) hire candidates without prior experience. These five roles account for 60% of entry-level remote job postings and require only communication skills and reliable internet.

What is the difference between remote and hybrid work?

Remote work means 100% work-from-anywhere with no office requirement. Hybrid work requires 2-3 office days weekly and limits where employees can live. 32% of US jobs are fully remote, 27% are hybrid, and 41% are fully in-office. Fully remote workers report 25% higher job satisfaction than hybrid workers. Hybrid roles pay 5-10% less than equivalent fully remote positions.

How do I prepare for a remote job interview?

Test camera, microphone, and internet speed 24 hours before the interview. Position lighting in front of your face, not behind. Use a neutral background or professional virtual background. Close all browser tabs and applications to prevent notifications. Dress professionally from head to toe. Look at your camera when speaking, not the screen. 67% of hiring managers have rejected candidates due to technical issues during video interviews.

What are the best countries for digital nomads?

Portugal ranks #1 for digital nomads with affordable cost of living ($2,000/month in Lisbon), fast internet (average 200 Mbps), Digital Nomad Visa, and strong expat community. Spain, Mexico, Thailand, and Colombia round out the top five. Key factors: time zone overlap with US/EU employers, cost of living under $2,500/month, reliable 50+ Mbps internet, and visa accessibility. Portugal and Spain offer paths to EU residency.

Are work from home jobs legit?

Yes, the majority of work from home jobs are legitimate. In 2026, over 35% of US workers hold fully remote positions at verified companies. To identify legit work from home jobs: check that the company has a real website and LinkedIn presence, never pay upfront fees to apply, verify the company on Glassdoor or Trustpilot, and apply through established job boards like DailyRemote that screen employers. Red flags include requests for personal banking information, guaranteed high income with no experience, and unprofessional communication. Remote-first companies like GitLab, Zapier, Automattic, and Shopify post legitimate work from home positions regularly.

What remote jobs are hiring immediately?

Customer support, data entry, virtual assistant, sales development, and content moderation roles are the remote jobs most commonly hiring immediately. These positions typically have a 1-2 week hiring process compared to 4-6 weeks for technical roles. Companies like Amazon, UnitedHealth Group, and CVS Health regularly post remote jobs with immediate start dates. On DailyRemote, new remote jobs are posted every day across 15+ categories, and many positions accept applications within 24 hours of posting. Filter by "latest" to see the most recently added remote jobs hiring now.

What are the easiest remote jobs to get?

The easiest remote jobs to get are customer service representative ($35,000-$50,000), data entry clerk ($28,000-$42,000), virtual assistant ($30,000-$55,000), transcriptionist ($25,000-$45,000), and online tutor ($30,000-$60,000). These roles require no specialized degree, have high hiring volume, and many offer part-time or flexible schedules. Most need only a computer, reliable internet, and basic communication skills. Customer service alone accounts for 25% of all entry-level remote job postings, and many companies provide paid training for new hires.

Are there part-time remote jobs?

Part-time remote jobs are widely available across multiple industries. Common part-time remote positions include customer support (20-30 hours/week), freelance writing ($25-$75/hour), virtual assistant (15-25 hours/week), online tutoring (10-20 hours/week), and bookkeeping (15-20 hours/week). About 30% of all remote job listings on DailyRemote offer part-time or flexible schedules. Many part-time remote jobs let you set your own hours, making them ideal for parents, students, or anyone building a side income. Companies like Belay, Time Etc, and Fancy Hands specialize in part-time remote positions.

Can I work remotely from anywhere in the world?

Many remote jobs allow you to work from anywhere in the world, though some have location restrictions for tax and legal reasons. Fully distributed companies like GitLab, Automattic, Toptal, and Deel hire in 50+ countries. International remote workers should consider time zone requirements (many US companies require 4+ hours overlap), tax implications in their country, and visa requirements. 54 countries now offer digital nomad visas including Portugal, Spain, Costa Rica, and Thailand. On DailyRemote, filter by "Worldwide" location to find remote jobs with no geographic restrictions.

What are the best work from home jobs?

The best work from home jobs in 2026 by salary and job satisfaction are: software engineer ($120,000-$200,000), product manager ($130,000-$180,000), UX designer ($95,000-$160,000), data analyst ($75,000-$120,000), and digital marketing manager ($80,000-$130,000). For non-technical roles, the best options are project manager ($85,000-$140,000), technical writer ($70,000-$110,000), and account executive ($80,000-$150,000 OTE). The best part-time work from home jobs include freelance writing, bookkeeping, and online tutoring. DailyRemote lists the best remote positions across 15+ categories — use the salary filter to find high-paying work from home jobs in your field.

What are high paying remote jobs?

The highest paying remote jobs are in technology, finance, and healthcare. Software architects earn $180,000-$300,000, engineering managers $170,000-$250,000, product directors $200,000-$350,000, and cybersecurity engineers $150,000-$220,000. In non-tech fields, remote sales directors earn $150,000-$250,000 OTE, management consultants $120,000-$200,000, and medical directors $200,000-$400,000. For entry-level workers seeking high pay without experience, sales development ($50,000-$80,000 OTE) and technical support ($45,000-$65,000) offer the best starting salaries with rapid advancement potential. Browse high-paying remote jobs on DailyRemote using the salary filter.

Remote Backend Engineer Jobs in Canada (97)

Senior Backend Engineer (Elixir)

Nabu Casa · Full Time · Yesterday

Nabu Casa

🌎 Canada 💵 $120K - $155K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Build and maintain scalable backend services for Home Assistant Cloud primarily using Elixir. Collaborate cross-functionally to design new features and ensure the reliability and security of production cloud systems.

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Backend Engineer (Ruby), AI Engineering: Agent Observability

GitLab · Full Time · Yesterday

GitLab

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Develop and maintain features for Agent Observability and Interactions within the GitLab monolith and AI gateway. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable APIs and establish architectural patterns for AI agent integration.

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Senior Backend Engineer, Analytics Instrumentation (Golang)

GitLab · Full Time · 2 Days Ago

GitLab

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $117K - $252K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Guide the design and implementation of a unified data collection platform using Golang, Kubernetes, and ClickHouse to track product usage. Mentor other engineers and collaborate across teams to improve data quality and instrumentation reliability.

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Sr. Software Engineer - Backend

Lively · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Lively

🌎 Canada 💵 $125K - $200K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Implement and enhance investment and financial products using clean, maintainable code. Analyze product requirements and troubleshoot production issues to ensure high software quality and security.

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Senior Python Backend Engineer

3Pillar · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

3Pillar

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Lead the design and development of scalable Python backend services and APIs on AWS for the BX platform. Architect PostgreSQL databases and manage Kubernetes-based infrastructure while mentoring a team of engineers.

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Staff Backend Engineer - Adaptive Telemetry, Databases | Canada | Remote

Grafana Labs · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Grafana Labs

🌎 Canada 💵 186K - 223K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Drive the technical strategy and architectural vision for adaptive telemetry databases to optimize data storage and value. Lead the end-to-end delivery of large cross-functional projects while mentoring engineering talent and ensuring system reliability.

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Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Swiftly, Inc. · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Swiftly, Inc.

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $130K - $210K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and maintain real-time algorithms for vehicle tracking, ETA predictions, and disruption detection. Build data infrastructure and cloud services to power customer-facing transit products.

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Senior Backend Engineer - Lodging and Cars

Hopper · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Hopper

🌎 Canada 💵 220K - 300K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Execute end-to-end technical integrations with external lodging and car partners while maintaining mission-critical services in Scala. Own the full development lifecycle of new features, from technical design and implementation to production deployment and monitoring.

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Backend Engineer (Ruby), AI Engineering: Duo Agent Platform Tools

GitLab · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

GitLab

🌎 Canada, United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Develop and maintain backend features for AI Agentic Tools within the GitLab monolith to enable AI agents to interact with the software delivery lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable APIs and participate in Tier 2 on-call rotations.

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Senior Backend Engineer (Ruby), AI Engineering: Agent Tools

GitLab · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

GitLab

🌎 Canada, United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Develop and maintain features for Agentic Tools within the GitLab backend to enable AI agents to interact with the software delivery lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable GraphQL and REST APIs while participating in on-call rotations.

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Senior Backend Engineer - Product

Mercury · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Mercury

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $166K - $208K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

The role involves taking strong product ownership to design and build backend systems for Mercury's banking experiences. You will partner with designers and product leaders to ship high-quality, user-centric fintech software.

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Senior Backend Engineer (Stellar ecosystem)

Startup Talents · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Startup Talents

🌎 Brazil, Canada 💵 €90000 - €130K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and secure backend systems and APIs for a Web3 liquidity platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and mentor junior developers.

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Senior Backend Engineer

Instrumentl · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Instrumentl

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $175K - $220K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Own the end-to-end development of AI features, including building tool-using agents and RAG pipelines for grant discovery and research. Ensure the reliability and observability of backend services while collaborating with Product and Design teams to iterate on UX.

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Senior Backend Engineer - Databases Pyroscope | Canada | Remote

Grafana Labs · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Grafana Labs

🌎 Canada 💵 164K - 197K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of distributed systems for profile ingestion and querying within the Pyroscope database. Collaborate with teams to deliver new features, mentor colleagues, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure system reliability.

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Senior Backend Engineer

Remote · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Remote

🌎 Canada 💵 $53300 - $119K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Lead the development of major projects for HR and Payroll products while implementing agentic workflows to accelerate delivery. Collaborate across functional teams to design scalable APIs and mentor other engineers on the platform.

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Senior Backend Engineer

Remote · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Remote

🌎 Canada 💵 $53300 - $119K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Lead the development of major projects for HR and Payroll products while implementing agentic workflows to accelerate delivery. Collaborate across functional teams to debug issues, mentor other engineers, and improve platform scalability.

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Backend Engineer, Identity

Tailscale · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Tailscale

🌎 Canada 💵 218K - 273K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Design and develop core backend services and product features focusing on identity, authorization, and authentication. Take ownership of the full product lifecycle, including observability, incident response, and scalability improvements.

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Senior Backend Engineer (Elixir)

Remote · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Remote

🌎 Canada 💵 $53300 - $119K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Lead the development of major projects for HR and Payroll products while implementing agentic workflows to accelerate delivery. You will mentor other engineers, contribute to the shared codebase, and design scalable APIs and integrations.

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Senior Backend Engineer (Elixir)

Remote · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Remote

🌎 Canada 💵 $53300 - $119K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

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Software Engineer, Backend

StackAdapt · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

StackAdapt

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Build and optimize highly scalable, distributed real-time microservices primarily using Go. Develop software utilizing messaging queues and various databases to handle high-throughput data and low-latency environments.

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Platform Team

Cresta · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Cresta

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Architect and build scalable backend systems for agent assist integrations and authentication frameworks. Ensure high availability and security for real-time conversation systems within complex enterprise ecosystems.

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Staff Backend Engineer

Bettermode · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Bettermode

🌎 Canada 💵 175K - 200K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Lead complex backend development using TypeScript and NestJS, focusing on event-driven systems and AI pipeline integration. Drive the product lifecycle from prototype to production while mentoring mid-level engineers through high-standard code reviews.

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Senior Backend Engineer - AI Natives Devices Cloud

Life360 · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Life360

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $148K - $216K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Design and operate scalable cloud services for connected hardware, focusing on telemetry ingest and real-time state management. Lead cross-functional initiatives and integrate AI-native engineering practices into the development lifecycle.

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Staff Software Engineer, Backend

GlossGenius · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

GlossGenius

🌎 Canada ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Lead the technical architecture and planning for AI-powered backend products, balancing high-level design with hands-on execution. Act as a force multiplier by mentoring engineers, resolving technical blockers, and turning business goals into buildable roadmaps.

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Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Cresta · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Cresta

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and build scalable backend services to integrate AI Agents with CCaaS platforms for real-time customer conversations. Architect systems for conversation state management and seamless AI-to-human handoffs while ensuring high availability and security.

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Infrastructure)

Affirm · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Affirm

🌎 Canada 💵 150K - 200K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Lead the delivery of quarterly goals for the Trust Infra team, focusing on security posture, automation, and core security components within Kubernetes. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to solve complex infrastructure problems and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of quality.

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend Platform

Instacart · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Instacart

🌎 Canada, Netherlands 💵 196K - 207K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and evolve a shared Go-based platform including frameworks, libraries, and tooling to support services across the company. Collaborate with SRE and Security teams to define engineering standards and improve developer productivity and service reliability.

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Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - AI/ML

ClickHouse · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

ClickHouse

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and implement AI-powered features and scalable APIs to connect ClickHouse database capabilities with AI/ML inference systems. Develop developer tools, SDKs, and maintain integrations with the broader AI/ML ecosystem.

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Sr. Backend Engineer, Django, Canada Remote

TaxGPT Inc. · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

TaxGPT Inc.

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Design, build, and maintain core backend systems and APIs using Python and Django to power critical tax workflows. Own the application architecture, manage database migrations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale the platform.

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Staff Backend Engineer - Grafana Enterprise | Canada | Remote

Grafana Labs · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Grafana Labs

🌎 Canada 💵 186K - 223K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Design and lead the development of scalable backend services and distributed systems for the Grafana Enterprise platform. Collaborate with product teams and large-scale customers to implement robust observability and software delivery infrastructure.

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