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 Platform Engineer Jobs in Canada (121)

Senior Data Platform Engineer

Wrapbook · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Wrapbook

🌎 Canada 💵 $148K - $227K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Platform Engineer

Design and build a unified, scalable data platform and manage end-to-end data pipelines and SLAs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish data contracts, observability, and governance strategies.

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Platform Engineer, Technology

Kroll · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Kroll

🌎 Canada 💵 60000 - 100K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Platform Engineer

Design and implement production-grade data infrastructure and pipelines to power analytics, automation, and AI. Partner with business leaders to translate strategic priorities into scalable data architecture capabilities and oversee legacy system migrations.

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Platform Engineer (Database Reliability) - Remote Canada

Bold Commerce · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Bold Commerce

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

Support the reliability, scalability, and operational maturity of production MySQL environments and core infrastructure. This includes managing database replication, failover, and performance optimization while contributing to cloud automation and observability initiatives.

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Platform Engineer (Database Reliability) - Remote Canada

Bold Commerce · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Bold Commerce

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

Support the reliability, scalability, and operational maturity of production MySQL environments and core infrastructure. This includes managing database replication, failover, backups, and contributing to cloud automation and observability initiatives.

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Senior Software Engineer - Platform

Okta · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Okta

🌎 Canada 💵 136K - 187K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and develop scalable internal tools and services to enhance developer productivity and automate workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consolidate redundant tools and ensure the reliability of Tier-0 platform services.

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Senior Databricks Platform Engineer, Data + AI (18-month Term)

Kinaxis Inc. · Part Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Kinaxis Inc.

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

Engineer the Databricks platform across Azure and GCP, focusing on Unity Catalog, Delta Sharing, and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with ML R&D teams to evolve data governance and build AI-driven data products.

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AI Platform Engineer - EZRA

Ezra · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Ezra

🌎 Canada 💵 180K - 195K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Platform Engineer

Design, build, and operate the production AI runtime platform to power AI-first features. Ensure AI systems are scalable, secure, and reliable through observability, monitoring, and optimized deployment pipelines.

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AI Platform Engineer - EZRA

Ezra · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Ezra

🌎 Canada 💵 180K - 195K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Platform Engineer

Design, build, and operate the production AI runtime platform to power AI-first features. Ensure the system is scalable, secure, and reliable through observability, monitoring, and optimized performance.

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Staff Platform Engineer

Agiloft · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Agiloft

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

Build and maintain enterprise software applications while collaborating with AI engineers to utilize LLM APIs. You will lead architecture decisions, improve CI/CD pipelines, and mentor junior team members to enhance overall team efficiency.

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Staff Cloud Platform Engineer

Kinaxis Inc. · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Kinaxis Inc.

🌎 Canada 💵 125K - 175K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Platform Engineer

Lead the development and enhancement of cloud reference architectures and CI/CD pipelines to enable self-service deployments. Mentor team members and collaborate across functions to build secure, resilient, and efficient cloud infrastructure.

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Lead Platform Engineer

Liatrio · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Liatrio

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $140K - $170K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Platform Engineer

Lead a small team of engineers to architect and deliver secure, scalable, AI-native platform solutions and CI/CD pipelines. Own the technical scope of workstreams, managing infrastructure as code and implementing observability and developer tooling.

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Staff AI Platform Engineer

Invoca · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Invoca

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $180K - $273K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Platform Engineer

Design and build the core AI platform foundations, including reusable SDKs, APIs, and orchestration primitives to enable product teams to ship AI capabilities. Own the platform-level evaluation infrastructure and ensure production scale, reliability, and governance for AI systems.

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Staff Software Engineer, Platform

Found · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Found

🌎 Canada 💵 $240K - $278K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The Staff Software Engineer will architect key systems and design developer tooling to ensure reliability, security, and performance. They will also drive observability excellence, mentor engineering teams, and guide incident response to maintain high technical quality.

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Senior Platform Engineer

Quantiphi · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Quantiphi

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

Design and optimize scalable infrastructure for GenAI and LLM workloads across multi-GPU environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy models and manage compute-intensive jobs using Slurm and Kubernetes.

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Senior Platform Engineer

Lillio (formerly HiMama) · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Lillio (formerly HiMama)

🌎 Canada 💵 140K - 160K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Platform Engineer

This role involves leading technical decisions for infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and platform architecture to ensure long-term scalability. Responsibilities also include driving system reliability and performance, developing internal tooling, and participating in an on-call rotation to maintain operational health.

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Senior Platform Engineer, Control Plane (Auth0)

Okta · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Okta

🌎 Canada 💵 110K - 151K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Platform Engineer

The role involves designing and developing the Control Server, API, and CLI to manage the lifecycle of thousands of environments, including building logic for automated rollbacks, hotfixes, and release patching. Responsibilities also include developing automated provisioners for test environments and implementing Event Publishing for reliable state change broadcasting.

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Software Engineer (Platform)

Revic · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Revic

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

The engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the cloud infrastructure and developer platform that powers the company's AI systems, including owning CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. A key mission involves building and operating observability, monitoring, and alerting systems while improving the developer experience across local development, testing, and debugging.

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Staff Platform Engineer

Shakepay · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Shakepay

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

The Staff Platform Engineer will define and evolve the architecture of Shakepay’s internal developer platform, designing foundational infrastructure and leading the development of internal tooling and automation to improve developer productivity. Key tasks include architecting infrastructure-as-code, building observability systems, and designing AI-powered internal tools and agentic workflows.

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Senior Client Platform Engineer

High 5 Games · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

High 5 Games

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

The Senior Client Platform Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and hands-on development for client platforms supporting High 5 Casino and Lucky Bits Vegas. This includes translating product requirements into scalable implementations, ensuring architectural consistency, and overseeing code quality across multiple systems.

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Software Engineer, Platform & Infrastructure

Spellbook · · 16 Weeks Ago

Spellbook

🌎 Canada 💵 130K - 180K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The engineer will be responsible for owning and evolving foundational platform systems such as identity, core data models, and internal capabilities while driving service levels toward 99.5% through improved monitoring and reliability practices. Key tasks include infrastructure management on AWS, improving the CI/CD pipeline, managing worker queues, and enhancing developer experience and tooling.

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Senior Software Engineer, Platform Streaming (Auth0)

Okta · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Okta

🌎 Canada 💵 136K - 187K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The role involves writing maintainable, efficient code and leading the design and development of highly scalable services for data-intensive use cases. Responsibilities also include carrying cross-team initiatives end-to-end and participating in the team’s on-call rotation.

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Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Qualified · Full Time · 18 Weeks Ago

Qualified

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $170K - $250K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer will construct and maintain critical, scalable, high-performance backend systems that form the backbone of the platform's operations. This involves continuously improving system performance, scaling highly-trafficked services, and upholding high standards of quality through best practices.

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Senior AI Platform Engineer

MaintainX · Full Time · 22 Weeks Ago

MaintainX

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

Build and operate scalable backend services and internal APIs for the AI platform. Own production reliability for AI platform infrastructure through observability, alerting, and incident response.

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Principal AI Platform Engineer

PointClickCare · Full Time · 22 Weeks Ago

PointClickCare

🌎 Canada 💵 169K - 188K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Platform Engineer

The Principal AI Platform Engineer will design, build, and maintain the core infrastructure layer supporting GenAI products. This includes implementing secure access controls and developing observability solutions for GenAI workloads.

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Staff Platform Engineer (Edge & Ingestion)

Synthesis Health · Full Time · 22 Weeks Ago

Synthesis Health

🌎 Canada 💵 120K - 150K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Platform Engineer

You will architect the edge gateway software to ensure high availability and reliability within customer data centers. Additionally, you will design the cloud-side ingestion layer to handle massive bursts of traffic while maintaining data integrity.

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Sr. Platform Engineer

Synthesis Health · Full Time · 22 Weeks Ago

Synthesis Health

🌎 Canada 💵 $85000 - $110K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Platform Engineer

Design and build core platform services while driving performance and reliability. Improve system architecture and elevate code quality through mentorship and documentation.

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Senior Data Platform Engineer

Inspiren · Full Time · 26 Weeks Ago

Inspiren

🌎 Canada 💵 $180K - $200K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Platform Engineer

The Senior Data Platform Engineer will own, maintain, and develop the data infrastructure built on Databricks and AWS. They will collaborate with various teams to shape the future needs of the data platform and implement live ingestion layers.

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Senior Cloud Platform System Engineer

Acronis · Full Time · Yesterday

Acronis

🌎 Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

Maintain the health, stability, and high availability of production systems across multiple regions using Infrastructure as Code. Participate in incident response and develop automation initiatives to reduce manual operational tasks.

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Staff Backend Product Software Engineer, Commerce Platform

Dropbox · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Dropbox

🌎 Canada 💵 204K - 277K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and evolve scalable backend systems for the Commerce Platform, including CRM, CPQ, and Billing integrations. Drive technical strategy to modernize legacy architectures and ensure the reliability of revenue-critical monetization systems.

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Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer, Search Platform

Dropbox · Full Time · 3 Days Ago

Dropbox

🌎 Canada 💵 190K - 257K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Develop and scale a next-generation, AI-powered search platform to unify search experiences across Dropbox products. Build high-performance indexing infrastructure capable of handling trillions of documents for a global user base.

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