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)

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Lake Analytics Platform)

Affirm · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Affirm

🌎 United States 💵 $173K - $255K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Build and operate core platform capabilities for Affirm's data infrastructure, focusing on reliability, self-service tooling, and automated provisioning. Design secure data access patterns and develop integrations between the platform and internal systems to support large-scale data applications.

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Staff Software Engineer, Subscription and Membership Platform

Hims & Hers · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Hims & Hers

🌎 United States 💵 $190K - $230K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Lead the design and architecture of scalable full-stack solutions for subscription and membership systems, focusing on billing and lifecycle management. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive technical initiatives and mentor engineers on coding standards and best practices.

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Data Engineer II -AWS Data Platform (Redshift, Glue, and Airflow)

Versant · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Versant

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

Design and develop data pipelines, schemas, and data marts to support analytical requirements and data warehousing environments. Troubleshoot production data issues and collaborate with business users and IT groups to implement technical solutions.

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Data Engineer II -AWS Data Platform (Redshift, Glue, and Airflow)

Versant · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Versant

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

Design and develop data pipelines, schemas, and data marts to support warehousing environments and analytical requirements. Troubleshoot production data issues and collaborate with business users and IT departments to implement technical solutions.

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Senior HPC Support Engineer - Compute and GPU Platform

NVIDIA · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

NVIDIA

🌎 United States 💵 $108K - $207K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Support Engineer

Provide comprehensive technical support and debugging for AI hardware and software products on the DGX Platform. Collaborate with Engineering and Marketing teams to improve product requirements and support methodologies.

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Senior Software Engineer - Identity & Authorization Platform

ClickHouse · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

ClickHouse

🌎 United States 💵 $141K - $232K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and build platform services for authentication, authorization, and audit across ClickHouse Cloud. Implement protocol-level support for SSO and develop SDKs for product teams to integrate unified access management.

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Staff Software Engineer, AI & Recommendations Platform

Hims & Hers · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Hims & Hers

🌎 United States 💵 $195K - $240K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Lead the design and development of scalable backend systems and infrastructure to power AI-driven treatment recommendations and personalization. Collaborate with ML engineers to productionize models and integrate intelligent decisioning into healthcare workflows.

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Software Engineer L2 - Real-Time Pharmacy Platform

Curative HR LLC · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Curative HR LLC

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

Architect and own a real-time benefits management platform using an AI-first development approach. You will manage the full lifecycle from product discovery and stakeholder collaboration to production uptime and operational metrics.

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Senior Software Engineer II - (AI Core Platform)

Aledade · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Aledade

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

Develop and scale AI core platform infrastructure, focusing on reliability, observability, and generative AI architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to design technical roadmaps and mentor junior engineers through code reviews and coaching.

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Staff Android Software Engineer, Cash App Consumer Platform

Block · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Block

🌎 United States 💵 $263K - $395K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Lead the evolution of the Android platform infrastructure, focusing on modularization, shared libraries, and AI-native development tools. Drive organizational impact by mentoring engineers and aligning platform investments with product needs across the Cash App ecosystem.

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Staff Android Software Engineer, Cash App Consumer Platform

Block · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Block

🌎 United States 💵 $263K - $395K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Lead the evolution of the Android platform infrastructure, focusing on shared libraries, modularization, and AI-native development tools. Drive organizational impact by identifying systemic technical risks and mentoring engineers across the Cash App Android organization.

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Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Fleet Management / Platform Engineering

MongoDB · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

MongoDB

🌎 United States 💵 $127K - $249K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Site Reliability Engineer

Contribute to developing and maintaining a scalable and secure runtime environment on top of Kubernetes that supports product needs across MongoDB. Provide internal support for the Kubernetes ecosystem, partnering with engineering teams to solve domain-specific problems.

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Principal Engineer - AI Products & Platform, Remote

Aledade · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Aledade

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development

The Principal Engineer will act as a senior technical leader, architecting the foundations of next-generation AI-powered experiences and scaling the platform to millions of users globally. This involves setting technical direction, guiding multiple engineering teams, and making hands-on code contributions to build innovative, production-ready systems.

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Sr. Software Engineer, Data & AI Platform

BetterWorks Systems, Inc. · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

BetterWorks Systems, Inc.

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

The role involves designing, developing, and enhancing core features of the data and AI platform, focusing on robust, scalable, and resilient cloud distributed services. Responsibilities also include championing best practices in platform engineering, troubleshooting performance bottlenecks, and contributing to the evolution of platform architecture.

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DATA211: Senior Data Engineer, ETL and Data Platform

JerseySTEM, Inc. · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

JerseySTEM, Inc.

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

The role involves designing, building, and maintaining production-grade ETL pipelines using MySQL and external data sources, while also integrating third-party systems and APIs. Responsibilities include implementing CDC and incremental loading strategies, managing schema changes, and building analytical models like fact and dimension tables.

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Staff Frontend Engineer | Web Apps & Platform

Machinify · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

Machinify

🌎 United States 💵 $200K - $240K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Frontend Developer

Develop new applications and contribute to UI and middle-layer development. Collaborate with team and external stakeholders to design and implement solutions for an intuitive user experience.

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Software Engineer, Fleet Monitoring & Platform

Waymo · Full Time · 33 Weeks Ago

Waymo

🌎 United States 💵 $238K - $302K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design, develop, test, and optimize Angular applications while building mission-critical tools for scaling Waymo's services. Collaborate with various teams to address real-world problems related to Fleet Monitoring and platform functionalities.

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Senior Site Reliability Engineer — AI Studio (Inference Platform)

Nebius · Full Time · 34 Weeks Ago

Nebius

🌎 France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Site Reliability Engineer

You will own the reliability, performance, and observability of the entire inference stack. This includes designing telemetry pipelines, tuning Kubernetes autoscalers, and creating automation for incident management.

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Senior Solution Engineer - Cloud & AI Data Platform

Microsoft · Full Time · Yesterday

Microsoft

🌎 United States 💵 $106K - $272K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

Drive technical sales and solution design through demos, proof of concepts, and architecture workshops to accelerate customer adoption of Microsoft cloud platforms. Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical blockers and provide thought leadership within the database and analytics community.

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Solution Engineer - Cloud & AI Data Platform

Microsoft · Full Time · 2 Days Ago

Microsoft

🌎 United States 💵 $86100 - $222K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

Drive technical sales and solution design through demos, proof of concepts, and architecture workshops for cloud data platforms. Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical blockers and accelerate customer adoption of Microsoft Azure and Fabric services.

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Senior Data Engineer – Encounter Processing & Data Platform - Remote

Novalink Solutions LLC · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Novalink Solutions LLC

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

The Senior Data Engineer will serve as the primary technical owner for Nebraska's Medicaid Encounter Processing and enterprise data ingestion framework. Responsibilities include maintaining the production code base, implementing regulatory changes, resolving application defects, and ensuring system reliability.

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Software Engineer L2 - Finance & Accounting Platform

Curative HR LLC · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Curative HR LLC

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

The engineer will be the technical owner of the Finance and Accounting platform, focusing on data-intensive applications and the automation of manual processes using AI agents. Responsibilities include owning the full-stack codebase, managing data pipelines, and partnering with F&A stakeholders to translate workflows into software.

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QA Engineer (SDET) — AI, Data & Platform Quality

Extractable · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Extractable

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development QA Engineer

Build and maintain automated testing frameworks for core personalization features, LLM-driven agents, and data pipelines. Collaborate with engineering to implement quality gates and monitor platform reliability and performance.

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Staff AI Engineer - AI Infrastructure & Agentic Platform

ShiftKey · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

ShiftKey

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

The Staff AI Engineer will architect and own ShiftKey's AI infrastructure, focusing on the organizational knowledge platform and agentic infrastructure on AWS. This includes evolving retrieval layers, building reference agent implementations, and managing the AI infrastructure cost model.

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Drone Platform Integration & Network Support Engineer

Skydio · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Skydio

🌎 United States 💵 $103K - $145K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Support Engineer

Provide technical support and diagnostics for UAS systems and Cloud operations for commercial and government customers. Optimize system performance by troubleshooting complex communication links and managing private Cloud configurations.

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Principal Software Engineer, Front End Web UI Platform

GitHub, Inc. · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

GitHub, Inc.

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

Own the technical direction of GitHub's web UI platform, focusing on performance, accessibility, and consistency. Drive large-scale cross-team initiatives and establish standardized development patterns to scale frontend infrastructure.

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Senior Software Engineer - Partner Integrations and Origination Platform

Upstart · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Upstart

🌎 United States 💵 $166K - $230K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and build scalable backend services and platform capabilities to standardize loan origination workflows across multiple products and partners. Focus on improving system reliability, observability, and decoupling legacy infrastructure to create reusable platform capabilities.

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Senior I Fullstack Engineer, Emerging Products & Product Platform

Vanta · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Vanta

🌎 United States 💵 $195K - $229K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Full Stack Developer

Lead complex engineering projects and collaborate across teams to build and scale product primitives and emerging features. Mentor engineers and make effective technical tradeoffs to support business priorities and a sustainable foundation.

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Senior Backend Engineer, Data Modeling and Ingestion Platform

Udio · Full Time · 33 Weeks Ago

Udio

🌎 United States 💵 $160K - $220K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

The Senior Backend Engineer will lead the unification of large datasets from various external providers to create foundational datasets for generative audio models. Responsibilities include building bulk ingestion workflows, designing entity-resolution solutions, and collaborating with ML researchers.

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Product, Platform & Enterprise Full Stack Software Engineer I/II (Remote - US)

BNSF Railway · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

BNSF Railway

🌎 United States 💵 $93750 - $175K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

You will develop and deploy high-quality software for core freight movement operations across product, platform, and enterprise engineering teams. Responsibilities include writing production-quality code, participating in design reviews, and maintaining scalable distributed systems while ensuring operational excellence.