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 (279)

Principal Software Engineer (Network/ Network Security domain) 12 APPLICANTS

Sophos · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Sophos

🌎 India ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

You will manage and advance a cloud-based network security platform while collaborating with product managers to define features and functional specifications. Additionally, you will work with the frontend team to define API contracts and address critical field escalations.

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Principal Software Engineer - Networking Architecture and SDN - TeraWave

BLUE ORIGIN · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

BLUE ORIGIN

🌎 United States 💵 $230K - $323K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

Lead the end-to-end design of a hybrid space-ground transport network and architect a Software-Defined Networking (SDN) framework for satellite constellations. Develop self-healing network logic and optimize traffic engineering to ensure high performance across constrained satellite payloads.

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Principal Software Engineer (Contract)

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.

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

The Principal Software Engineer will contribute to the full lifecycle of satellite flight software development, including requirements definition, testing, and operations. They will also support mission concept development, in-house modeling, simulation capabilities, and proposal writing.

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Principal Software Engineer, Applications

Weave · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Weave

🌎 India ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer will define the multi-year technical vision and architectural strategy for the applications domain, including Payments, Scheduling, and RCM platforms. They will lead cross-team initiatives, mentor engineering staff, and solve complex, company-level technical challenges to ensure long-term scalability and reliability.

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Principal Software Engineer - Backend

Autodesk · Full Time · 6 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 (Salesforce - Remote)

Questrade Financial Group · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Questrade Financial Group

🌎 Canada 💵 145K - 155K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer will serve as the technical authority for the Salesforce Center of Excellence, driving architectural vision and the transition to a headless CRM model. They will own the DevOps strategy, observability standards, and security governance while mentoring senior engineers to elevate technical excellence.

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Principal Software Engineer - Frontend, Developer Experience

Palo Alto Networks · Full Time · 6 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, Performance

Airbnb · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Airbnb

🌎 United States 💵 $292K - $365K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

Define and drive the long-term performance strategy for Airbnb's infrastructure, including product performance and efficiency. Lead the architecture of profiling and instrumentation tools while mentoring engineering teams to ensure scalable and efficient system operations.

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Senior Principal Software Engineer, Feature Store

Redis · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Redis

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

You will own the technical vision and architecture for the feature store platform while leading the implementation of its next generation. Additionally, you will serve as a strategic technical advisor to enterprise customers and mentor the engineering team to foster technical excellence.

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Principal Software Engineer, Identity & AI Governance

GitHub, Inc. · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

GitHub, Inc.

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

Lead the architecture of Tier-0 identity and governance services to support secure interactions within GitHub's agentic AI ecosystem. Partner with cross-functional teams to define strategy, drive technical design, and ensure the reliability and scalability of global control plane services.

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Principal Software Engineer - Data

WEX · Full Time · 8 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 Software Engineer, Tech Lead - Databricks Platform

Cardlytics · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Cardlytics

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

The Principal Software Engineer will own and evolve the end-to-end Databricks environment on AWS while leading a team of platform engineers. Responsibilities include platform administration, architecture design, implementing data governance, and providing technical enablement for cross-functional stakeholders.

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Principal Engineer Software, Security (Chronosphere) 29 APPLICANTS

Palo Alto Networks · Full Time · 10 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 Engineer Software, Infrastructure (Chronosphere)

Palo Alto Networks · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Palo Alto Networks

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

The engineer will design and maintain high-scale developer tooling and backend services within a modern, cloud-native, containerized ecosystem to enhance productivity and reliability. Key tasks include treating infrastructure as code using Terraform, driving systemic quality improvements in the SDLC, and ensuring infrastructure resilience under massive loads.

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Principal Engineer Software, Production Engineering (Chronosphere)

Palo Alto Networks · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Palo Alto Networks

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

The engineer will solve complex distributed systems problems at the largest scales globally, focusing on scaling infrastructure and architecture to meet platform needs. Responsibilities include using Go to build reliable distributed systems on Kubernetes, GCP, and AWS, and owning projects from inception through delivery.

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Principal Software Engineer - AI Solutions 18 APPLICANTS

Insight · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Insight

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $150K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer will play a senior, hands-on role in building and delivering AI-powered solutions for client transformation initiatives, working closely with AI Architects to implement scalable systems across AI, cloud, and data domains. Responsibilities include designing solution-level components, serving as a technical lead for AI workstreams, and building, testing, and deploying production-grade solutions.

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Principal Software Engineer (m/w/d) – JVM & Cloud Architecture 12 APPLICANTS

zollsoft GmbH · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

zollsoft GmbH

🌎 Germany ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Engineer will significantly shape the technical vision for tomedo.air, strategically advancing the backend landscape with modern Cloud-native Microservices using DDD, Event-Driven Architecture, and CQRS. They will manage complex migrations, act as a mentor for Senior and Lead developers, and dive deep into code to ensure quality.

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Principal Software Engineer (m/w/d) – JVM & Cloud Architecture

zollsoft GmbH · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

zollsoft GmbH

🌎 Germany ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Engineer will significantly shape the technical vision for tomedo.air, strategically advancing the backend landscape with modern Cloud-native Microservices using DDD, Event-Driven Architecture, and CQRS. They will also act as a mentor for Senior and Lead developers and manage complex migrations.

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Principal Software Engineer, ePrescribing

Prescryptive Health, Inc. · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Prescryptive Health, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $177K - $222K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer will own the architecture, reliability, and evolution of the ePrescribing platform, setting the technical direction for this critical domain. Responsibilities include leading the implementation of NCPDP SCRIPT standards, designing scalable message processing, and owning complex production issue resolution end-to-end.

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Principal Software Engineer, Growth

Fetch · Full Time · 11 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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Principal Software Engineer, Security

Coalition, Inc. · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Coalition, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $172K - $256K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer will lead the design and implementation of core backend services and integrations powering the Wirespeed detection and enrichment platform. This includes owning high-impact integrations with security tools end-to-end while setting technical standards for quality and driving adoption through reviews.

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Principal Software Engineer - Java, SQL and NoSQL DBA

GHX · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

GHX

🌎 France, United States 💵 $150K - $214K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

This role involves working directly with application teams to establish data architecture excellence, designing and reviewing data architectures, models, and access patterns for services. The engineer will also be responsible for optimizing database performance, guiding technology selection, and establishing data quality and observability standards.

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Principal Software Engineer (Backend)

One Identity · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

One Identity

🌎 Hungary ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The engineer will actively support feature design discussions by providing technical insights and implementation considerations, while delivering high-quality, secure, and maintainable code for complex features and enhancements.

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Principal Software Engineer - 260311-5

Kaseya Careers · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Kaseya Careers

🌎 India ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

This foundational leadership role is responsible for building and executing the Identity and API strategy for Kaseya's platform, demanding deep technical expertise in Identity platforms combined with strategic product thinking. The engineer will own the end-to-end technical design of IAM services, including lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, SSO, and privileged access controls, ensuring security and scalability.

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Principal Software Engineer- GenAI

Duck Creek Technologies · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Duck Creek Technologies

🌎 United States 💵 $136K - $219K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer will drive the technical vision and execution of advanced AI-powered solutions, designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performing systems leveraging LLMs, RAG, and AI-driven services. Key duties include leading technical strategy for GenAI products, architecting core AI services, and mentoring engineers on modern AI development practices.

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Principal Software Engineer Europe

Startup Talents · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Startup Talents

🌎 France 💵 €120K - €200K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer will define and evolve architecture for databases, microservices, and integrations, while owning mission-critical projects end-to-end from requirements to production. They will also troubleshoot complex performance and reliability challenges, drive improvements to CI/CD and observability, and collaborate with leadership to shape the technical vision.

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Principal Software Engineer in Test (SET)

Clario · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Clario

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

The role involves defining and leading the automation strategy across various testing layers, including UI, API, integration, performance, and security, while architecting and evolving scalable automation frameworks. This engineer will also integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and establish quality standards and observability practices.

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Principal Software Engineer – Cloud Data Platform

Revvity · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Revvity

🌎 Estonia ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer will design and implement cross-platform software adhering to company requirements while contributing to the continuous improvement of software engineering processes, including automation and standardization. Responsibilities also include developing distributed and scalable data management systems leveraging cloud services and designing efficient data models for life science ontologies.

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Principal Software Engineer, DevOps

Utilidata · · 13 Weeks Ago

Utilidata

🌎 United States 💵 $180K - $210K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and operating the off-device platform that ingests, processes, and serves data from edge AI devices across on-premises and cloud environments. Responsibilities include overseeing containerized application deployment via Kubernetes, leading scalable system design on AWS/on-premise, and utilizing Terraform for infrastructure automation.

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Principal Software Engineer – Next-Generation API & AI Platform Architecture

SpyCloud · · 14 Weeks Ago

SpyCloud

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

This role involves architecting and implementing next-generation customer-facing data and intelligence APIs, defining contracts for low latency, high throughput endpoints, and agentic workflows. The engineer will also architect service layers for agentic workflows and build context hubs on top of authoritative data systems.

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