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, Security

Coalition, Inc. · · 14 Weeks Ago

Coalition, Inc.

🌎 Canada 💵 203K - 253K 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, owning high-impact integrations with key security tools end to end. They will also set technical standards for quality and mentor senior engineers on complex architectural decisions.

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Principal Software Engineer - Product team

Aker Systems · · 14 Weeks Ago

Aker Systems

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

This role involves leading the architecture, design, and evolution of secure, distributed, cloud-native systems, focusing on designing and delivering scalable microservices across multi-cloud environments using Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot. Key duties include championing DDD, guiding engineering teams through reviews, mentoring staff, and defining engineering best practices for delivery excellence.

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Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Zelis · · 14 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 · 15 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 · 15 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.

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Principal Software Engineer, DevOps

Thrive Market · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Thrive Market

🌎 Worldwide 💵 $180K - $225K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal DevOps Engineer will define and drive the organization's DevOps strategy, leading the Trellis migration and architecting the Kubernetes-based container orchestration platform. Responsibilities also include designing automated deployment procedures, building comprehensive monitoring systems, and owning disaster recovery plans.

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Elasticsearch - Principal Software Engineer II - Search Internals, Lucene

Referral Board · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Referral Board

🌎 Canada, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The engineer will define, lead, and contribute to the evolution of core search and indexing capabilities by researching advances in search infrastructure, data structures, and retrieval algorithms. They will shape the long-term technical vision for search at Elastic by driving an innovative roadmap for indexing, query execution, and relevance layers.

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Principal Software Engineer, Order

Olo · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Olo

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

Principal Engineers shape the organization’s technical vision, mentor engineers at all levels, and oversee the design of critical, large-scale systems within the Order Engineering team. Responsibilities include owning architecture vision across domains, acting as a senior technical advisor, and leading complex system designs with a focus on scalability and reliability.

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(Principal) Software Engineer C++, Remote Driving Platform Team

Vay · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Vay

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

The engineer will design and evolve common software platform components that other teams build upon, ensuring the remote driving stack is performant, observable, and production-ready at scale. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining core C++ platform components, owning performance profiling, and improving system-level tooling for health management and telemetry.

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Principal Software Engineer, D2C Growth

Aura · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Aura

🌎 United States 💵 $205K - $285K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer will serve as a technical visionary for the D2C Growth team, driving the evolution of customer acquisition channels and platforms. This involves leading ambitious initiatives like developing an AI-powered optimization platform and building a personalization platform to enhance customer journeys.

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Principal Software Engineer, Site Reliability

Upstart · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Upstart

🌎 United States 💵 $195K - $270K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

This role involves serving as a thought leader and SRE evangelist, driving the adoption of best practices, mentoring engineers, and influencing technical and business decisions across various engineering teams. Key duties include championing reliability strategies, building self-healing systems, and owning cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution.

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Principal Software Engineer (Backend)

Veradigm · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Veradigm

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $189K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will architect and lead the development of technical solutions that are secure, robust, and scalable. You will also provide technical thought leadership and mentor developers while collaborating across various functional areas.

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Software Engineer (Principal level)

Synthesia · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Synthesia

🌎 Switzerland, United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

You will focus on backend issues for all teams in Engineering, working to standardize processes and improve overall stability. You will lead projects that span multiple teams and evaluate your work's impact on commercial objectives.

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Principal Software Engineer (Fully Remote)

Zealogics.com · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Zealogics.com

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

You will lead the design of a system that turns natural language into executable Windows automation. This includes building the core automation engine and integrating AI/LLMs into the software workflow.

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Principal Software Engineer (Full Stack, Backend-Focused)

Arcadia · Full Time · 18 Weeks Ago

Arcadia

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

Lead the rearchitecture and implementation of the User Management platform, focusing on authentication, authorization, and access control. Build backend services and APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

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Principal Software Engineer - Desktop and Mobile Applications - Roon

HARMAN International · Full Time · 18 Weeks Ago

HARMAN International

🌎 United States 💵 $134K - $196K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The role involves architecting, developing, and maintaining high-performance desktop and mobile applications for HiFi audio enthusiasts across multiple operating systems, driving technical direction using C# and .NET technologies. Responsibilities also include designing complex systems for audio content management and low-latency streaming, serving as a technical leader, and driving innovation in audio streaming architecture.

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Principal Software Engineer, Docker Agents (London)

Docker · Full Time · 19 Weeks Ago

Docker

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

Define and drive the long-term technical strategy for Docker’s containerized agent platform while designing and implementing systems that leverage Docker containers for AI agents. Engage with the open-source community and lead cross-functional technical discussions to influence architectural decisions.

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Principal Software Engineer - Netwrix Data and Platform Group

Netwrix Corporation · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Netwrix Corporation

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

Lead the design and development of enterprise security products, focusing on architecture and technical direction. Ensure that products meet security, privacy, and compliance standards while driving innovation and engineering excellence.

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Principal Software Engineer – Digital Care Platform (ecares health)

Essen Medical Associates · Full Time · 20 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, Security

HubSpot · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

HubSpot

🌎 United States 💵 $188K - $301K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the development of secure software systems and drive improvements in HubSpot's security posture. You will collaborate with engineering and security teams to implement solutions that mitigate risks and enhance product offerings.

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Principal Software Engineer - CIAM and Fraud (Remote)

First Citizens Bank · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

First Citizens Bank

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

The Principal Software Engineer will own engineering integrity and technical decision-making for CIAM and Fraud platforms, ensuring secure and resilient digital banking journeys. They will lead complex engineering initiatives and serve as the engineering authority for Okta Customer Identity Cloud implementations.

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Principal Software Engineer, Azure Solutions

TTEC Digital · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

TTEC Digital

🌎 Canada 💵 $185K - $230K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer will focus on client engagement, project leadership, and technical solution design of Azure solutions. They will collaborate with sales and delivery teams to develop client proposals and lead discussions on complex technical requirements.

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Principal Software Engineer - AI/ML

Insight · Full Time · 24 Weeks Ago

Insight

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

The Principal Software Engineer will lead the development of AI/ML solutions. They will be responsible for designing and implementing software systems that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.

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Principal Software Engineer, Connectors & Integrations

Avalara · Full Time · 29 Weeks Ago

Avalara

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

You will lead the integration architecture for connectors linking Avalara services with major ERPs and commerce platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Additionally, you will mentor teams and improve the quality and operability of connectors through observability and incident management.

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Principal Software Engineer - Snowhouse Foundation 24 APPLICANTS

Snowflake · Full Time · 31 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.

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Principal Software Engineer - Telco Partner Architecture

Red River · Full Time · 32 Weeks Ago

Red River

🌎 Israel, Japan, South Korea, Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

You will define and collaborate with Telco partners on Blueprints and system architectures, establishing long-term technical relationships. Additionally, you will play a hands-on role in researching and architecting OpenShift and Telco specific features into a unified solution.

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Principal Software Engineer, Network

Airwallex · Full Time · 32 Weeks Ago

Airwallex

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

The Principal Software Engineer will take full ownership of Airwallex’s edge networking stack, including API gateway, CDN, DNS, and traffic control services. They will define the architecture, lead implementation, and enforce governance for external traffic interactions with the platform globally.

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Elasticsearch - Principal Software Engineer II - Search Internals, Lucene

Elastic · Full Time · 32 Weeks Ago

Elastic

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

You will define, lead, and contribute to the evolution of core search and indexing capabilities. This includes researching advances in search infrastructure and working closely with partners to shape the technical vision for search at Elastic.

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Principal Platform Software Engineer

Oracle · Full Time · 8 hours ago

Oracle

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

Build and operate a cloud-native platform for Fusion Applications in a multi-tenant SaaS environment. Responsible for the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, coding, testing, and operational support.

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Principal AI Software Engineer

TAXWELL · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

TAXWELL

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

Lead the design and deployment of AI-powered systems for internal productivity and customer-facing products. Establish technical standards for AI architecture, agent-based systems, and RAG implementation across the organization.

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