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 Principal Software Engineer Jobs in United States (213)

Principal Software Engineer, Database Infrastructure

GitHub, Inc. · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

GitHub, Inc.

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

Design and scale GitHub's database infrastructure to ensure reliability and scalability for hundreds of terabytes of data. Develop self-service tooling for developers and manage disaster recovery and failover plans.

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Principal Software Engineer- Endpoint Developer

Nuix · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Nuix

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

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise security software and endpoint agents for the Adaptive Security team. This includes troubleshooting production problems, implementing new product integrations, and directing the work of other software developers.

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Senior Software Engineer/ Principal Software Engineer - Copilot CLI

Microsoft · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Microsoft

🌎 United States 💵 $119K - $304K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

Lead the development of GitHub's Copilot CLI and the shared agent runtime to create high-performance terminal experiences. You will own critical product areas end-to-end, focusing on the reliability and quality of agentic AI systems.

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Principal Software Engineer, AI

Clari + Salesloft · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Clari + Salesloft

🌎 United States 💵 $1 - $100K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

Lead the design and build-out of the AI Context Layer, including knowledge graphs and RAG engines, to provide AI agents with high-quality data. Drive the technical roadmap, define developer interfaces, and establish governance and security standards for data access.

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Principal Software Engineer - Agentic PDLC/SDLC

Fetch · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Fetch

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

Lead the technical vision and architecture for an agentic engineering ecosystem to automate SDLC workloads and optimize developer velocity. Define company-wide standards for system reliability, AI validation frameworks, and scalable developer infrastructure.

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Senior / Lead / Principal Software Engineer - Foundations Team (Infrastructure/Platform)

Salesforce · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Salesforce

🌎 United States 💵 $148K - $313K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

Lead the design and implementation of secure, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure and optimize system performance for high-traffic services. You will evolve CI/CD pipelines, manage infrastructure as code, and mentor other engineers to foster a culture of excellence.

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Principal Software Engineer - Postgres

ClickHouse · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

ClickHouse

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $232K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

Lead the design and implementation of advanced database systems features, focusing on storage, replication, and query execution. Drive architectural direction and mentor senior engineers to build scalable, high-performance Postgres-based infrastructure.

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Principal Software Engineer (AI)

SAP Taulia · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

SAP Taulia

🌎 United States 💵 $190K - $225K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

Serve as the Technical Lead and Authority for AI initiatives, owning the technical direction and execution of GenAI solutions. You will design AI agents and autonomous frameworks while ensuring system reliability, maintainability, and high code quality.

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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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Principal Software Engineer – Developer Experience

General Motors · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

General Motors

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

Lead the technical strategy for developer productivity and insights to reduce friction in software delivery workflows. Define golden paths and integrate AI-driven solutions to transform GM into an AI-native engineering organization.

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Principal Software Engineer - Vector Search - Elasticsearch

Elastic · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Elastic

🌎 United States 💵 $159K - $303K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

Lead initiatives to enhance vector similarity search functionality and build an industry-leading vector database offering within Elasticsearch. This includes designing new features, fixing bugs, and collaborating with a globally distributed team of engineers.

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AI Expert Principal Software Engineer – Healthcare Analytics- Remote

Oracle · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Oracle

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

Design and build high-scale, cloud-based data processing pipelines to analyze massive volumes of healthcare data. Leverage LLMs and AI agents to automate workflows and optimize revenue cycle management and clinical decision support.

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Principal Engineer Software - Storage (Chronosphere)

Palo Alto Networks · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Palo Alto Networks

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

Design and build scalable backend services to ingest, store, and process high-volume telemetry data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

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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 Software Engineer – AI & Cloud (Healthcare / EHR Platforms)

Oracle · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Oracle

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

You will design and build next-generation cloud-native EHR platforms while shaping technical architecture and product direction. The role involves operating at the intersection of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and applied AI to create scalable healthcare solutions.

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Principal Software Engineer, Interactive Media

Oracle · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Oracle

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

You will lead the design, development, and operation of scalable cloud services for interactive media and video applications. This role involves mentoring engineers and driving complex technical projects within a collaborative, high-performance environment.

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Principal Software Engineer, Git Systems

GitHub, Inc. · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

GitHub, Inc.

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

Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and performant services for the Git code-hosting platform. Provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and ensure high availability through effective system architecture and code reviews.

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Principal Software Engineer - Backend

Autodesk · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Autodesk

🌎 United States 💵 $139K - $249K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer will provide technical leadership across multiple backend teams to shape architecture and strategy for complex, business-critical systems. They will also drive operational excellence and mentor senior engineers while remaining hands-on with critical system design and implementation.

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Principal Software Engineer - Frontend, Developer Experience

Palo Alto Networks · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Palo Alto Networks

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

Drive the development of intuitive user experiences for an observability platform by collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams. You will evolve UI and API architecture while mentoring colleagues to ensure high-quality, performant, and reliable software delivery.

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Principal Software Engineer - Data

WEX · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

WEX

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

You will architect the end-to-end Data-as-a-Service platform and establish enterprise-wide standards for data ingestion, modeling, and delivery. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship to guide teams in building scalable, reliable, and trusted data systems.

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Principal Engineer Software, Security (Chronosphere) 29 APPLICANTS

Palo Alto Networks · Full Time · 19 Weeks Ago

Palo Alto Networks

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

The engineer will define and build core security engineering efforts to establish foundational security infrastructure used company-wide, focusing on making security a shared guardrail, not a bottleneck. Key tasks include designing and operating security tools for access control, vulnerability management, and detection/response systems, while collaborating on roadmaps and participating in design reviews.

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Principal Software Engineer, Growth

Fetch · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Fetch

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

The Principal Engineer will architect and scale growth platforms powering core engagement experiences like loyalty mechanics and notifications, ensuring reliability for millions of users. They will also lead system design, define technical strategy, and drive cross-team alignment to translate business growth goals into scalable technical systems.

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Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Zelis · · 24 Weeks Ago

Zelis

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

The role involves designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining high-quality backend services and supporting systems, while also owning services in production, including monitoring and operational health. Responsibilities also include driving architectural decisions, improving delivery workflows, and mentoring other engineers through technical guidance.

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Principal Software Engineer, Financial Data Platform & GenSearch Agent

AlphaSense · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

AlphaSense

🌎 United States 💵 $246K - $339K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Engineer will focus on optimizing the GenSearch financial data agent by reducing latency in AI-powered answers and simplifying the fragmented, legacy-heavy architecture. Responsibilities include improving cross-dataset querying, shipping new datasets, and leading technical initiatives across multiple engineering teams.

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Principal Software Engineer (Remote) - 27014

HII's Mission Technologies division · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

HII's Mission Technologies division

🌎 United States 💵 $143K - $245K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The engineer will design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain complex, scalable backend systems handling massive data volumes and high query loads across various technical domains. Responsibilities include evolving RESTful APIs, modifying open-source software like Trino, implementing identity federation, managing data ingestion pipelines, and enhancing deployment automation.

big-data aws sql cloud security postgresql communication

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Principal Software Engineer – Digital Care Platform (ecares health)

Essen Medical Associates · Full Time · 29 Weeks Ago

Essen Medical Associates

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

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will own large-scale features from concept to production, translating operational and clinical requirements into technical solutions. You will design and implement APIs, services, and user-facing features while helping to define the broader technical architecture and product roadmap.

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Principal Software Engineer - Snowhouse Foundation 24 APPLICANTS

Snowflake · Full Time · 40 Weeks Ago

Snowflake

🌎 United States 💵 $243K - $379K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

Design and implement innovative distributed platforms and pipelines while enhancing Snowflake's data infrastructure. Lead projects from conception to production, collaborating with various teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

cloud security data-science budgeting communication computer-science leadership

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Principal Software Development Engineer (PBM AI Solutions)

CVS Health · Full Time · 2 Days Ago

CVS Health

🌎 United States 💵 $144K - $288K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development

The Principal Software Development Engineer will lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, AI-enabled digital healthcare applications. This role involves setting technical strategy, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring high-performance standards across cloud platforms.

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Principal Software Development Engineer

Lumen Technologies · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Lumen Technologies

🌎 United States 💵 $152K - $223K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development

The Principal Software Development Engineer will architect, design, and implement complex bi-directional integrations between ServiceNow and external systems. They will also provide technical leadership, mentor other developers, and ensure best practices are maintained across the platform.

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Principal Backend Software Engineer

Atlassian · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Atlassian

🌎 United States 💵 $174K - $273K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The Principal Backend Software Engineer will lead complex architectural challenges and provide technical design solutions across engineering teams. They are responsible for mentoring junior team members and setting high standards for code reviews and documentation.