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 (1,601)

Platform & DevOps Engineer

MAD MONKEY PTE. LTD. · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

MAD MONKEY PTE. LTD.

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development DevOps Engineer

The role involves owning and operating cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and platform security to ensure a hardened and isolated network architecture. Key duties include managing Kubernetes clusters, Cloudflare configurations, and implementing robust CI/CD and observability frameworks.

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Software Engineer L5 - Edge Platform Automation & Validation

Netflix · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Netflix

🌎 Panama 💵 $388K - $619K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Lead the design and evolution of automated CI/CD and validation infrastructure for edge appliances across the OS and hardware stack. Ensure fleet reliability and security through high-signal testing, AI-assisted triage, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Distributed Systems Engineer 5 - Billing Platform

Netflix · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Netflix

🌎 United States 💵 $388K - $619K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Systems Engineer

Design and operate highly available, fault-tolerant distributed systems for global subscription management, invoicing, and tax computation. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to modernize billing platforms and ensure regulatory compliance at scale.

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Senior Data Engineer / Data Platform Lead

Dr. Berg Nutritionals · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Dr. Berg Nutritionals

🌎 United States 💵 $185K - $225K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Data Engineer

Build and own a unified data platform that powers executive reporting, internal operations, and customer-facing AI products. Establish the target architecture, manage complex API ingestions, and ensure data reliability and performance.

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Backend Engineer II – Data Platform

Netomi · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Netomi

🌎 India ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Architect and implement scalable backend services and data pipelines using Java, Spring Boot, and modern data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design data models and perform exploratory data analysis to drive product improvements.

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Staff Backend Engineer - Grafana App Platform| US| Remote

Grafana Labs · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Grafana Labs

🌎 United States 💵 $174K - $209K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Refactor Grafana's core architecture to be fully multi-tenant and scalable to support a proper observability app platform. This includes coding new features, authoring design documents, and participating in on-call rotations.

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Staff Backend Engineer - Grafana App Platform| Canada | Remote

Grafana Labs · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Grafana Labs

🌎 Canada 💵 186K - 223K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Develop and refactor Grafana's core architecture to create a scalable, multi-tenant observability app platform. This includes coding new features, authoring design documents, and participating in on-call rotations to ensure system reliability.

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Principal ML Engineer, Machine Learning Platform and Systems Architecture

Autodesk · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Autodesk

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $152K - $272K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

Lead the design and evolution of large-scale machine learning platforms, focusing on infrastructure, data systems, and model lifecycle tooling. Drive technical strategy and execution for distributed training, inference services, and production observability across cross-functional teams.

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Principal Software Engineer (Guest Communications Platform)

Marriott · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Marriott

🌎 United States 💵 $118K - $215K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

Serve as the technical authority and architectural leader for the next-generation Guest Communications Platform, overseeing the delivery of Email, SMS, and Chat. The role involves defining architectural standards, leading the modernization of legacy systems, and mentoring engineering teams to ensure scalability and reliability.

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QA Engineer, AI & Platform Infrastructure

ImmunityBio, Inc. · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

ImmunityBio, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $150K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development QA Engineer

The QA Engineer will design and implement automated and manual test frameworks for backend APIs, frontend components, and AI/LLM-powered workflows. They will also lead CI/CD integrated QA pipelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software reliability and performance.

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Senior Generalist Engineer - Healthcare AI Platform (US, Remote)

Provectus · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Provectus

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

The engineer will own, maintain, and extend a production-grade AI platform within a regulated enterprise environment. They will handle backend development, data engineering, and infrastructure tasks while collaborating directly with internal stakeholders.

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Founding AI Platform & Infra Engineer

Bravebird · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Bravebird

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

You will design and build the core backend systems and distributed infrastructure required to power reliable, scalable AI agent platforms. Additionally, you will define engineering standards, manage infrastructure security, and integrate cutting-edge AI tools into the production environment.

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Senior Software Engineer, Client Apps Platform

GitHub, Inc. · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

GitHub, Inc.

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

You will maintain and operate production-level Ruby and Go services while acting as the connective tissue between client application teams and backend services. The role involves leading technical architecture discussions, driving shared platform solutions, and ensuring service reliability through monitoring and incident response.

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Senior Platform & Pipeline Engineer

Spyrosoft · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Spyrosoft

🌎 Poland 💵 150 - 200 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

You will be responsible for building a cloud-agnostic infrastructure and migrating pipelines from Azure DevOps to GitLab CI/CD. This role involves rewriting IaC templates to OpenTofu and automating provisioning across hybrid environments.

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Senior Software Engineer - Collaborative Web Platform

Pantheon Systems, Inc · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Pantheon Systems, Inc

🌎 United States 💵 $139K - $174K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

You will serve as a technical anchor and hands-on builder, owning significant platform components from API design to frontend systems. You will also mentor engineers, establish quality standards, and collaborate with product teams to translate requirements into technical plans.

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Senior Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Healthcare AI Platform)

CIVIE · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

CIVIE

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

You will design, build, and operate a highly resilient and secure Azure cloud platform to support advanced AI workloads in a healthcare environment. The role involves managing GPU-based compute, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing infrastructure for performance and cost.

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Software Engineer II (Data Platform)

G-P · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

G-P

🌎 India ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Design and develop core components of the data platform, including high-volume event ingestion pipelines and real-time processing workflows. Build and own the observability framework to monitor pipeline health, data freshness, and system uptime.

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Software Engineer L5 - Edge Platform Automation & Validation Technical Lead

Netflix · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Netflix

🌎 Panama 💵 $388K - $619K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The technical lead will own and evolve the automated CI/CD and validation infrastructure for edge appliances across the entire platform stack. They will lead and mentor engineers while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure fleet reliability, security, and performance.

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Engineering - Data Platform - Senior Software Engineer

LightBox · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

LightBox

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

You will design and implement API gateways, model routing layers, and service infrastructure to connect AI models with production applications. Additionally, you will develop internal developer tooling and observability infrastructure to support AI workloads and team productivity.

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Engineering - Data Platform - Senior Software Engineer

LightBox · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

LightBox

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

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Platform & Security Engineer

Cosuno · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Cosuno

🌎 Germany 💵 €80000 - €100K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Security Engineer

You will take full ownership of infrastructure, security, compliance, and internal IT operations. This includes managing Terraform configurations, leading ISO 27001 certification, and streamlining employee IT onboarding.

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Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Data Product Platform

Pinterest · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

🌎 United States 💵 $208K - $429K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The Sr. Staff Software Engineer will spearhead the design and architecture of Pinterest's data warehouse, governance policies, and analytical tools. They will lead cross-functional initiatives to drive data-driven decision-making and mentor engineering teams to elevate technical standards.

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Staff Software Engineer (L4) Data Platform

Twilio · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Twilio

🌎 United States 💵 $171K - $213K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The Staff Software Engineer will architect scalable data solutions and drive technical innovation within the Data Substrate team. They are also responsible for mentoring engineers and ensuring data quality, integrity, and security across the data lifecycle.

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Staff Software Engineer (L4) Data Platform

Twilio · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Twilio

🌎 United States 💵 $171K - $213K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The Staff Software Engineer will architect scalable data systems and processing frameworks while driving technical innovation. They will also mentor a team of engineers and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure data quality and security.

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Full Stack Cloud Engineer (AI Security Platform)

HiddenLayer · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

HiddenLayer

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

You will design and implement microservices and customer-facing product experiences while ensuring high performance and reliability in a distributed cloud environment. Additionally, you will maintain automated test strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable platform features.

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Software Engineer (L5) - Experimentation Platform

Netflix · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Netflix

🌎 Panama 💵 $380K - $610K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

You will design, build, and operate high-scale, low-latency experimentation and feature flag services that power product rollouts. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and improve the developer experience for experimentation workflows.

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Staff Software Engineer, Ads Data Platform

Instacart · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Instacart

🌎 United States 💵 $221K - $279K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the development of a robust data platform for Ads, focusing on data compliance and self-service capabilities. You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams to drive the platform's vision and ensure strategic alignment.

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Machine Learning Engineer - ML Training Platform

Pluralis Research · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Pluralis Research

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

The role involves designing resource management systems for multi-cloud infrastructure and architecting fault-tolerant infrastructure for distributed machine learning. Additionally, the engineer will build systems that simulate real-world network conditions to ensure efficient data flow across consumer nodes.

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Staff Software Engineer - Backend (CI Platform)

iFood · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

iFood

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

The Staff Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing tools and systems supporting Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines, build systems, and platform infrastructure. This role focuses on ensuring engineers can deliver software quickly, reliably, and securely by improving build times and test automation.

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Founding Data Engineer (Core Data Platform)

Embedding VC · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Embedding VC

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

The role involves designing and building the core data pipelines, defining the data warehouse architecture, and establishing the single source of truth for product and business metrics. Responsibilities also include ensuring data consistency, leading reconciliation efforts, and building reliable reporting layers for leadership and finance.

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