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 (1,203)

Backend (Mid-Level) Software Engineer

Granular Energy · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Granular Energy

🌎 Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom 💵 £67000 - £102K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Develop, test, and release new functionality for the Granular Energy Platform focusing on green energy optimization and financial risk management. Collaborate with product teams to define new features and contribute to the overall team culture and engineering best practices.

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Backend / Telemetry Engineer - Wroclaw, Poland

Nethermind · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Nethermind

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

Build backend services and APIs for telemetry, device state, and operational dashboards to support connected physical devices. Design data models and implement event ingestion pipelines for monitoring, alerting, and audit logs.

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Senior Software Engineer II AI-Native, backend Growth

Life360 · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Life360

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

Design and build high-quality APIs and services for payment infrastructure and subscriber experiences. Develop and codify AI-native engineering workflows and practices to increase team velocity and delivery outcomes.

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Senior Java Backend & DevOps Engineer – Agentic Engineering

Goodgame Studios · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Goodgame Studios

🌎 Germany ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development DevOps Engineer

Design and operate high-throughput, low-latency Java services and distributed components on AWS and Kubernetes. Orchestrate agentic workflows to significantly increase engineering throughput while maintaining architectural oversight and production reliability.

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Backend JVM Software Engineer | L3

Addi · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Addi

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

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions for the Lending team to enable seamless user transactions. Take end-to-end ownership of software from design and testing to production deployment and occasional on-call support.

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Full Stack Engineer (Data & Backend focused ) (Indian Citizen only)

Codvo.ai · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Codvo.ai

🌎 India ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Full Stack Developer

Develop and maintain the Python codebase for the core automation engine, focusing on data ingestion, standardization, and matching algorithms. Build responsive frontend components using React.js and create complex report pipelines for Excel and PDF outputs.

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Backend Senior Software Engineer, Identity

Vanta · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Vanta

🌎 United States 💵 $195K - $229K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Lead the design of identity primitives and attribution models to ensure safe and governable autonomous agent behavior. Drive complex technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with security teams to implement best practices for customer data.

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Software Engineer, Customer Studio Backend

Hightouch · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Hightouch

🌎 United States 💵 $180K - $320K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

You will design and maintain scalable backend systems for the Customer Studio product while optimizing data warehouse performance. You will also collaborate on product specifications and explore new features related to real-time data syncing and generative AI.

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Senior Software Engineer – Embedded / Backend (ROS2) (Stockholm) - (all genders)

STARK · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

STARK

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

You will develop and integrate embedded and backend software for unmanned systems, including implementing ROS2 components and logic. The role involves supporting hardware bring-up, debugging across software and firmware boundaries, and conducting system testing.

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Technical Support Engineer (Blockchain & Backend Development) 13 APPLICANTS

Binance · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Binance

🌎 China, Italy, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Support Engineer

Provide advanced Tier 3 technical support to resolve complex system and code-level issues while collaborating with backend development teams. Design automation tools, build monitoring dashboards, and maintain system stability for the trading platform.

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Senior Backend Software Development Engineer - Mexico

Zillow · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Zillow

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

Lead the end-to-end delivery and ongoing support of software projects while contributing to the design of new features. Facilitate engineering discussions, mentor junior engineers, and advocate for standard methodologies across the organization.

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Energy Storage Backend DevSecOps Solutions Engineer - (Senior - Principal level) - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

ThinkBAC Consulting

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

The engineer will design, build, and own backend services and cloud infrastructure to support mission-critical energy storage operations. Responsibilities include writing production code, managing CI/CD pipelines, and participating in on-call incident response.

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Senior Backend / SRE Engineer

BHSSYEN · Full Time · 18 Weeks Ago

BHSSYEN

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

Maintain and improve large-scale data pipelines and backend systems while ensuring high availability across microservices. Build automation tools for deployment and monitoring while taking end-to-end ownership of production system performance.

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Staff Software Engineer, Global Markets (Backend)

Airbnb · Full Time · 18 Weeks Ago

Airbnb

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

Lead the technical strategy and execution of solutions for international market initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that enhance guest experiences.

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Senior Backend & Platform Engineer – FinOps, IAM & Blockchain 27 APPLICANTS

Moonshot · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Moonshot

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

The engineer will design, build, and operate critical systems covering Identity & Access Management, financial operations like transfers and ledgering, and the underlying blockchain infrastructure for on-chain trading. This includes defining reliability standards, leading large technical projects, and mentoring other engineers.

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Staff Backend & Platform Engineer – FinOps, IAM & Blockchain 23 APPLICANTS

Moonshot · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Moonshot

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

The Staff Engineer will design, build, and operate critical systems covering identity and access management, financial operations like transfers and ledgering, and the underlying blockchain infrastructure for on-chain trading. This involves defining reliability standards, leading cross-functional projects, and mentoring other engineers on secure and high-scale backend foundations.

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Senior Backend VPP Software Engineer - TypeScript (m/f/d)

1KOMMA5° · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

1KOMMA5°

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

The engineer will build a virtual power plant leveraging the Heartbeat energy manager and continuously ship innovative energy market solutions to customers. Key tasks include building and optimizing scalable backend services for VPP operations and energy market integrations, and designing necessary APIs.

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Senior Backend VPP Software Engineer - TypeScript (m/f/d)

1KOMMA5˚ · · 23 Weeks Ago

1KOMMA5˚

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

The engineer will build a virtual power plant leveraging the Heartbeat energy manager, continuously shipping innovative energy market solutions to customers. Key tasks involve developing scalable, robust backend services for VPP operations and energy market integrations, including designing and optimizing APIs.

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Senior Backend VPP Software Engineer - TypeScript (m/f/d)

1Komma5° GmbH · · 23 Weeks Ago

1Komma5° GmbH

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

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Software Engineer (AI Platform & Backend)

Evnek Technologies Pvt Ltd · Freelance · 4 Days Ago

Evnek Technologies Pvt Ltd

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

Design, develop, and maintain scalable AI-powered backend applications and platform services. Build and optimize RAG pipelines while managing cloud-native deployments on AWS.

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Software Engineer 5 - Android & Backend

Netflix · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Netflix

🌎 United States 💵 $388K - $558K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and build end-to-end features for Netflix Playground, including server-side APIs and Android client implementations. Develop and maintain the WebView and JS bridge layer to enable web-based games to run reliably within native clients.

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Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS Platform & Backend Support)

Ostrom · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Ostrom

🌎 Germany ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development DevOps Engineer

Own and improve AWS cloud infrastructure, focusing on reliability, observability, and security using Terraform and ECS Fargate. Support backend engineers with troubleshooting and small contributions to Node.js/NestJS services.

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Senior Python Backend Developer / ML Engineer

Intellectsoft · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Intellectsoft

🌎 Brazil 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

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Fullstack: Frontend Backend CAD AI IoT Engineer – Coding Wizard ( 70% - 100% ) (remote/onsite)

Imnoo AG · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Imnoo AG

🌎 Switzerland ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Full Stack Developer

Develop and deploy cloud services, APIs, and automated ML pipelines to automate manufacturing processes. Design advanced feature extraction tools for CAD and 2D data while owning services from proof of concept to production.

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Backend / AI Systems Engineer

Spellbook · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Spellbook

🌎 Canada 💵 140K - 210K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Systems Engineer

Build and scale backend systems and AI-driven workflows to power core product functionality. Design low-latency orchestration layers and production-grade RAG retrieval systems while ensuring data isolation and reliability.

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Senior Product Engineer, React Native + Backend (Contract)

Base · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Base

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development React Native Developer

Audit and stabilize a consumer mobile product and its internal admin tool, HomeBase. Identify architectural risks and produce a prioritized technical recovery plan for the codebase.

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Software Engineer 5 - Android & Backend

Netflix · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Netflix

🌎 Panama 💵 $388K - $558K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

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Software Development Engineer III - Custom Objects (Backend)

HighLevel · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

HighLevel

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

Design and evolve scalable Node.js/NestJS backend services and optimize MongoDB/Firestore schemas for high-volume workloads. Additionally, develop modular Vue 3 user interfaces and manage production observability and on-call duties.

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Principal Engineer Software - Developer Experience, Backend (Chronosphere)

Palo Alto Networks · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Palo Alto Networks

🌎 United States 💵 $147K - $237K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

You will design and build innovative observability solutions by leveraging AI and large-scale telemetry data. Additionally, you will own the technical roadmap, mentor engineers, and improve the performance and reliability of distributed systems.

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Principal Backend / Big Data Engineer

Akamai · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Akamai

🌎 Poland ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Data Engineer

Design and implement scalable solutions for Akamai's cloud platform while developing data pipelines for ingestion and processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Science, SecOps, and QA to maintain and optimize the SIA Data Platform.

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