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 United States (374)

Lead Software Engineer - Backend and Optimisation

Benchmark Construction Technology Corp · Full Time · 18 Weeks Ago

Benchmark Construction Technology Corp

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

You will build backend APIs and mathematical models to translate plan information into optimized 3D building structures. This involves developing simulation systems and performance-tuned algorithms to support residential construction design.

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Senior Backend Engineer

Avive · Full Time · 19 Weeks Ago

Avive

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $150K - $190K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python and Django. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-throughput, and reliable platform solutions.

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Sr. Backend Engineer

dv01 · Full Time · 19 Weeks Ago

dv01

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $155K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

You will bring transparency to consumer lending and other asset classes by enabling customers to extract insights from large datasets. You will collaborate with diverse teams to create great products and gain knowledge of the financial industry.

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Sr. Software Engineer, Backend

Pinterest · Full Time · 19 Weeks Ago

🌎 United States 💵 $149K - $308K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

You will build out the backend for Pinner-facing features and partner with design, product, and backend teams to build end-to-end functionality. Additionally, you will design, develop, and operate large scale, distributed systems and networks.

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Senior Software Engineer (Backend) (Representation Pod)

Atticus · Full Time · 19 Weeks Ago

Atticus

🌎 United States 💵 $157K - $230K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

This senior individual contributor role involves owning complex backend challenges related to data structure, systems, and APIs end-to-end, setting a high bar for architecture and implementation. The engineer will partner closely with product and design to shape requirements, bring 0-to-1 product thinking, and mentor other engineers on backend patterns.

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Infrastructure Engineer (Backend)

Counsel Health · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Counsel Health

🌎 United States 💵 $180K - $225K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

The role involves developing and maintaining cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), owning and improving CI/CD pipelines to ensure fast and reliable deployments, and writing production backend services.

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Merchant Advocacy)

Affirm · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Affirm

🌎 United States 💵 $169K - $240K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The role involves acting as a technical leader to design and expand the platform's backbone, focusing on building a new lifecycle-orchestrator service to handle merchant orchestration and modernize legacy code. Responsibilities also include mentoring engineers and partnering with leadership to execute the team's long-term technical vision.

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Staff Backend Engineer

Socure · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Socure

🌎 United States 💵 $225K - $265K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

The Staff Backend Engineer will provide technical leadership by designing and implementing complex core components and distributed systems, architecting solutions for scalability, security, and maintainability. This role involves driving the planning, execution, and delivery of large initiatives, coordinating work across a small team, and fostering engineering excellence through mentorship and guidance.

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Staff Backend Engineer

Uniswap Labs · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Uniswap Labs

🌎 United States 💵 $207K - $259K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

The Staff Backend Engineer will drive the end-to-end execution of technical projects, from design through deployment, focusing on building resilient, large-scale systems emphasizing reliability, scalability, and performance. This role also involves providing thought leadership, guiding peers on complex decisions, and spearheading strategic technical initiatives across engineering pods.

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Salesforce Commerce Cloud - Sr. SFCC Backend Engineer

Vytwo · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Vytwo

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining Salesforce Commerce Cloud backend functionalities, including business logic, customizations, and extending the Storefront Reference Architecture (SFRA). Key duties also include developing third-party integrations, optimizing performance, ensuring security compliance, and conducting code reviews.

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Senior Backend Engineer - Platform Security

Teleport · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Teleport

🌎 United States 💵 $189K - $342K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Engineers will work on the full product lifecycle, from understanding customer problems to implementation, testing, and documentation, focusing on problems spanning networking, performance, security, and external system integrations for the Teleport product. The Platform Security team specifically implements security controls and collaborates with security researchers to identify and resolve vulnerabilities.

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Dave · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Dave

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $224K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The role involves designing and implementing backend services for repayment orchestration, payment processing, and settlement workflows, while building reliable, scalable APIs and systems for production use. Responsibilities also include partnering with cross-functional teams, improving codebase health through refactoring, and enhancing system observability.

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Senior Backend Engineer

Littlebird · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Littlebird

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

The engineer will design, develop, and implement new infrastructure for an AI teammate, focusing on architecting the system that enables the agent to reason, remember, and evolve. This involves turning unstructured user data into a coherent world model by solving hard problems in AI memory, data pipelines, and security.

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer Engineering)

Affirm · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Affirm

🌎 United States 💵 $169K - $240K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The role involves owning and delivering quarterly goals, leading engineers through ambiguity to solve open-ended problems, and supporting peers and stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle. Responsibilities also include proactively identifying and solving business or process issues, supporting operations and availability, and fostering a culture of quality through setting standards and mentoring talent.

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Owner.com · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Owner.com

🌎 United States 💵 $190K - $220K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The engineer will build new products and features from conception to shipping, taking full ownership to ensure high-quality, modular, and maintainable code across the system. They will also shape product direction through user interaction and collaborate on roadmaps while providing technical guidance to peers.

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Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Rust migration)

South Geeks · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

South Geeks

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

The engineer will develop and maintain backend functionality for a PHP-based payment processing platform while contributing to the gradual migration of selected systems to a Rust-based architecture. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting production issues, participating in weekly releases, and evolving system observability.

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Automox Inc. · Full Time · 22 Weeks Ago

Automox Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The role involves building high-quality, scalable web applications using best coding standards and extending, enhancing, and maintaining the core product software and databases. Responsibilities also include contributing to continual improvement through testing, performance tuning, refactoring, and automation.

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Staff Backend Engineer, Hierarchy

ClickUp · Full Time · 22 Weeks Ago

ClickUp

🌎 United States 💵 $200K - $250K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Develop and maintain robust, scalable backend systems using Node.js, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Troubleshoot and debug issues, optimize database queries and code for performance, and share knowledge to foster growth.

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Staff Backend Engineer (AI), Verify

GitLab · Full Time · 22 Weeks Ago

GitLab

🌎 Canada, Ireland, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

The Staff Backend Engineer will shape and scale the core infrastructure behind GitLab CI, focusing on integrating AI into CI/CD workflows to enhance performance, reliability, and usability for millions of jobs. This involves defining success metrics for AI agents, building necessary instrumentation, and hardening the underlying CI pipeline execution infrastructure.

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Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Dragos · Full Time · 22 Weeks Ago

Dragos

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The engineer will design and implement robust, testable, high-performance systems and tools primarily using Rust, while also optimizing existing software architectures for speed and efficiency. They must actively participate in all development lifecycle phases, including debugging and optimization, to ensure high software quality.

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Senior Backend Engineer

Nourish · Full Time · 23 Weeks Ago

Nourish

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

Key responsibilities include designing, building, and shipping cutting-edge products and features quickly while driving continuous improvements in engineering processes, tools, and systems. Engineers will also collaborate across teams to solve problems, contribute to planning, and maintain/elevate the existing codebase by developing high-performance backend services.

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Vice President, Back-End Engineer 39 APPLICANTS

BNY · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

BNY

🌎 United States 💵 $189K - $203K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

This role involves consulting with internal business groups to deliver application software development services or technical support, focusing on requirements gathering, BRD/SRD preparation, and coordinating the technical design and documentation of cross-functional systems. The Vice President will also be responsible for designing, developing, and scaling backend features and components while actively reducing technical debt and participating in code reviews.

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Software Engineer, Backend Engineer

Rescale · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

Rescale

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $159K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The engineer will own the end-to-end delivery of essential, core functionality for customers while rapidly iterating on new product ideas. Responsibilities include building and maintaining high-quality automation for testing the customer-facing platform and developing critical areas like identity management and workflow automation.

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Sr. Backend Engineer - Charlotte AI (Remote, EST)

CrowdStrike · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

CrowdStrike

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $215K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

The role involves advancing backend microservices, addressing critical concerns, and employing established tools to build scalable cloud solutions for countering cyber assaults. Responsibilities also include innovating with Large Language Models to enhance Charlotte AI capabilities and constructing data pipelines for LLM training.

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Senior Backend Engineer

Eight Sleep · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

Eight Sleep

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $180K - $220K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

The role involves maintaining and improving the integrity of a large-scale data processing pipeline handling 5 terabytes daily and developing tools to guarantee the availability of approximately thirty microservices. Responsibilities also include contributing to the development of backend services and new product features.

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Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Nebius · Full Time · 27 Weeks Ago

Nebius

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $200K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will design, build, and operate backend services that are reliable, scalable, and performant. You will own services end-to-end, from architecture to production support.

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Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Cluj)

Cresta · Full Time · 28 Weeks Ago

Cresta

🌎 Canada, Oman, Romania, United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs to support applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

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Senior Software Engineer (Backend) (Remote)

Terzo Technologies · Full Time · 29 Weeks Ago

Terzo Technologies

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer will design and implement core services for the platform, including APIs and data models. They will also own the platform foundations that support analytics and AI capabilities.

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Senior Backend Engineer - Infrastructure (ClickPipes)

ClickHouse · Full Time · 29 Weeks Ago

ClickHouse

🌎 United States 💵 $164K - $214K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Enhance and scale the high-performance data onboarding platform while owning and evolving the infrastructure across multiple cloud providers. Drive improvements to deployment pipelines and participate in on-call rotations to ensure system reliability.

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Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Terzo Technologies · Full Time · 29 Weeks Ago

Terzo Technologies

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and implement core services spanning platform APIs, data models, and application layers. Collaborate closely with product, design, and AI partners to deliver cohesive AI platform capabilities.

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