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 United States (852)

Software Engineer, Data Platform

Lumos · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Lumos

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $170K - $220K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and operate scalable systems that transform high volumes of identity data from third-party integrations into product primitives. Establish observability, SLOs, and technical vision for a world-class data infrastructure to support engineering and AI teams.

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Sr. Systems Engineer II - Platform Services

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $127K - $165K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Systems Engineer

Lead the development and support of software services for arrhythmia detection by defining system requirements and maintaining architecture documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration and regulatory compliance for medical devices.

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Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

Function Health · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Function Health

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

Design, develop, and scale core data infrastructure and ETL/ELT workflows using GCP, Spark, and Databricks. Implement CDC pipelines and enforce data governance standards to ensure trustworthy data access across the organization.

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Staff Software Engineer, Agentic Platform (West Coast)

Docker · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Docker

🌎 United States 💵 $170K - $275K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and operate the core agent execution runtime and orchestration primitives for AI-driven workflows. Own the cloud infrastructure on AWS/OCI, ensuring reliability through 24/7 on-call rotation and observability instrumentation.

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Staff Software Engineer, Core Platform

Cribl · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Cribl

🌎 United States 💵 $205K - $245K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Provide technical direction for backend systems and APIs responsible for ingesting, processing, and routing large data sets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable distributed systems and mentor junior engineers.

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Sr. Full Stack Engineer, Software Platform

Mirion · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Mirion

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

Lead the technical design and end-to-end implementation of software systems within the Software Platform team. Responsibilities include maintaining observability systems, enforcing engineering standards through code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers.

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Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform (Canada)

TRM Labs · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

TRM Labs

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

Build and maintain highly available, scalable data infrastructure and ETL pipelines to process petabytes of blockchain transaction data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design intricate data models that support sub-second query latency for security products.

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AI Safety Argumentation Platform Research Engineer

Future of Life Organizations · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Future of Life Organizations

🌎 United States 💵 $160K - $210K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

Develop and operate an evidentiary infrastructure combining ontologies, knowledge graphs, and LLM-assisted pipelines to systematize AI safety arguments. Architect agent coordination patterns and build export pipelines to translate structured argumentation into persuasive communications for various stakeholders.

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Senior Full Stack Engineer, AI Platform - US

9amHealth · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

9amHealth

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

Design and implement AI-native systems and agentic workflows to solve product and operational problems in healthcare. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate LLMs into production while ensuring reliability, security, and scalability.

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Senior AI Engineer, Voice Platform

ClickUp · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

ClickUp

🌎 United States 💵 $200K - $250K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development AI Engineer

Own and evolve the AI systems for ClickUp's voice platform, focusing on real-time streaming transcription and voice-to-action pipelines. Design and optimize speech-to-text pipelines and integrate LLM-powered post-processing for improved accuracy and formatting.

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Senior Software Engineer — Storage Platform 🖥️⚙️ REMOTE

Atomic HR · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Atomic HR

🌎 Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, United States 💵 $50000 - $90000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Build and evolve an exabyte-level durable storage platform, focusing on hardware optimization and throughput. You will troubleshoot complex system symptoms and contribute to long-term architectural upgrades for emerging storage technologies.

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Senior Software Engineer - Product Platform Team

Orum · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Orum

🌎 United States 💵 $165K - $190K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Own the end-to-end development of core product features and scalable systems, focusing 70% on backend and 30% on frontend. Collaborate cross-functionally to build foundational systems for CRM integrations, identity access, and AI-powered prospect enrichment.

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Payment Platform DevOps Engineer

SouthState Bank · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

SouthState Bank

🌎 United States 💵 $152K - $243K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development DevOps Engineer

Design and maintain Terraform IaC for Azure payment platforms and manage the lifecycle of M365 Copilot Studio agents. Build GitHub-native CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure, scalable delivery of payment operations and AI-driven initiatives.

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Staff Software Engineer (Developer Platform)

Chainguard · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Chainguard

🌎 Canada, United Kingdom, United States 💵 $205K - $231K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Lead the development of the internal Developer Platform, focusing on monorepo CI/CD, shared build infrastructure, and an Agentic AI platform. The role involves eliminating developer toil and scaling change-throughput substrates beyond traditional PR-based workflows.

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Staff Software Engineer, App Platform

Fieldguide · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Fieldguide

🌎 United States 💵 $210K - $265K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Lead the design and evolution of core platform services, APIs, and shared primitives to support product surfaces and AI agents. Drive cross-team initiatives to improve product velocity, system reliability, and developer experience across various cloud environments.

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Senior Product Security Engineer - Customer Platform

Valon Tech · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Valon Tech

🌎 United States 💵 $180K - $230K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Security Engineer

Define and evolve the product security architecture for a multi-tenant SaaS platform, incorporating security by design into ValonOS. Lead threat modeling, security design reviews, and the implementation of customer-facing security capabilities like IAM and encryption.

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Staff Software Engineer - Product Platform Team

Orum · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Orum

🌎 United States 💵 $225K - $260K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Lead the end-to-end delivery and technical direction of real-time, high-scale product surfaces including backend services and modern web UIs. Architect foundational systems for CRM integrations, identity access, and AI-powered prospect enrichment while mentoring other engineers.

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Senior Software Engineer - Tax Platform

Alpaca · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Alpaca

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

Architect and scale mission-critical tax platform systems to ensure global compliance and financial accuracy. Design resilient microservices and data pipelines using Golang and Temporal to manage complex regulatory workflows.

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Principal Software Engineer – Java Platform Engineering - US

Oracle · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Oracle

🌎 United States 💵 $99600 - $223K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

Build next-generation cloud-native EHR platforms to improve clinical outcomes. Work with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and applied AI to deliver scalable healthcare solutions.

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Software Engineer, Trip Platform

Waymo · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Waymo

🌎 United States 💵 $175K - $215K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Implement and scale Waymo's core trip platform to support ride-hailing and delivery use cases for internal and B2B partners. Design partner-facing API services to manage trip requests, calculate ride times, and determine pricing.

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Senior Software Engineer - Video Platform

Slate · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Slate

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $180K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Build and optimize a cross-platform video processing and rendering engine using FFmpeg and Skia. Develop WebAssembly infrastructure and iOS integrations to enable high-performance video editing across web and mobile platforms.

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Senior Staff Full Stack Engineer - Agent Platform, Firefly Boards

Adobe · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Adobe

🌎 United States 💵 $159K - $301K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Full Stack Developer

Lead the engineering of the server-side agent runtime and the browser/server execution boundary for Firefly Boards. Own the integration with Adobe's central agent platform and ensure production-grade scalability and observability.

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Senior Software Engineer, Compute Platform

Reddit · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

🌎 United States 💵 $190K - $267K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and deliver Go-based software solutions to improve the availability and scalability of Reddit's compute infrastructure. Develop Kubernetes controllers and SDKs to automate cluster management and optimize intra-cluster performance across a multi-region fleet.

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Lead Backend Engineer, AI Platform

Lakeview Loan Servicing · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Lakeview Loan Servicing

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

Lead the design and implementation of scalable backend systems and AI-powered infrastructure, including LLM workflows and retrieval systems. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical capabilities.

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Sr. Software Engineer (Golang, Platform)

Applied Systems Canada · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Applied Systems Canada

🌎 United States 💵 $60000 - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design, develop, and deliver high-quality software for the Platform Engineering Team while maintaining automated test systems. Senior engineers also provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and contribute to architectural decisions.

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Senior Data Engineer, Data Platform

Virtasant · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Virtasant

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

Architect and build core services, automation tools, and integrations to power a healthcare data ecosystem. Focus on improving pipeline reliability, observability, and developer experience through scalable backend services and APIs.

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Senior DevOps / Platform Reliability Engineer

Zingtree · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Zingtree

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

Own and evolve the CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and observability backbone for an agentic CX platform. Implement AI-native DevOps capabilities including auto-remediation agents and AI-driven incident triage.

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Platform Operations Engineer

Turquoise · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Turquoise

🌎 United States 💵 $153K - $170K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

Establish and manage the platform infrastructure, focusing on scaling Amazon EKS, implementing GitOps workflows, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Drive system reliability and observability by defining SLOs and managing monitoring stacks to ensure high availability.

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Staff AI Engineer - AI Platform

ClickUp · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

ClickUp

🌎 United States 💵 $250K - $300K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development AI Engineer

You will architect and implement scalable AI platform services while directly applying large language models to build intelligent product features. Additionally, you will manage model lifecycle, infrastructure, and integration strategies to ensure high performance and security across the platform.

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Senior AI Engineer - AI Platform

ClickUp · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

ClickUp

🌎 United States 💵 $200K - $250K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development AI Engineer

You will architect and implement scalable AI platform services while directly applying large language models to deliver intelligent product features. This role involves building robust backend systems, managing model lifecycles, and ensuring high performance and security across the AI infrastructure.

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