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 Software Engineer Jobs in Canada (473)

Software Engineer - Brookhaven

Voldex Games · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Voldex Games

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

The engineer will be responsible for building and launching new features and improving live game systems for the Brookhaven experience, collaborating closely with designers, artists, and producers. Key tasks include writing clean, performant Roblox Lua code and ensuring the technical quality and scalability of the game.

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Software Engineer (Platform)

Revic · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Revic

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

The engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the cloud infrastructure and developer platform that powers the company's AI systems, including owning CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. A key mission involves building and operating observability, monitoring, and alerting systems while improving the developer experience across local development, testing, and debugging.

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Software Engineer (Full stack)

Revic · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Revic

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

The mission involves collecting, collating, and making useful data from over 50 sources, designing reliable data pipelines across terabytes of data, and building AI systems that can reason and act on messy data. The role also requires building applications that elevate the seller's experience while balancing accuracy, latency, and cost for concurrent agent runs.

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Senior Software Engineer, eScribe - AI - Remote

eSCRIBE · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

eSCRIBE

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

The Senior Software Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of high-quality software applications, taking ownership of complex projects and providing technical leadership and mentorship. Responsibilities include influencing architectural decisions, enforcing coding standards through reviews, and resolving complex technical issues to optimize system performance.

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Senior Software Engineer, eScribe - AI - Remote

OnBoard · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

OnBoard

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

The Senior Software Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of high-quality software applications, taking ownership of complex projects and providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members. Key duties include influencing architectural decisions, writing reusable code, conducting code reviews, and resolving complex technical issues to optimize performance.

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Staff Software Engineer, Distributed Systems

Narvar · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Narvar

🌎 Canada 💵 195K - 273K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The Staff Software Engineer will own the architecture of new product platforms, implement scalable architecture, and contribute to robust projects by writing high-quality, modular code. They will also define architecture models, drive usability across products, and mentor junior engineers on design and troubleshooting.

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Software Engineer - Distributed Systems/Go 1873 APPLICANTS

Stairwell · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Stairwell

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $155K - $225K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The engineer will design, build, and operate distributed systems in Go responsible for large-scale data ingestion, processing, and analysis within the threat detection platform. This involves working across the stack on storage, message queues, APIs, and data pipelines while collaborating with subject-matter experts.

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Senior Software Engineer

ExaCare AI · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

ExaCare AI

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

The role involves owning the full-cycle software development process, from design through implementation and maintenance, focusing on shipping user-facing features end-to-end every sprint. Responsibilities include writing clean TypeScript, well-tuned SQL, and thorough automated tests, while also building internal tools to multiply team velocity.

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Principal Software Engineer in Test (SET)

Clario · Full Time · 13 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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Senior Software Engineer - Search Relevance - Elasticsearch

Elastic · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Elastic

🌎 Canada 💵 128K - 203K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The role involves contributing full-time to Elasticsearch by building new search features, fixing bugs, and improving code readability, sometimes requiring the invention or implementation of new algorithms or data structures. Engineers will also act as experts on search relevance, driving improvements and collaborating with a global team and community members on issues and pull requests.

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Principal Software Engineer

Thinkific · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Thinkific

🌎 Canada 💵 180K - 270K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Engineer will act as a force multiplier by advocating for best practices and influencing the longer-term technical roadmaps and overall architecture of systems, owning strategic R&D areas from a technical perspective to ensure business success. This role involves collaborating with engineering leaders on roadmaps, guiding senior engineers on development, owning SaaS metrics like COGs, and contributing to the engineering culture both internally and externally.

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Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

ClickHouse · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

ClickHouse

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

The role involves architecting and building robust, scalable, and highly available distributed infrastructure, including developing a cutting-edge cloud-native platform and automating cloud resource management. Responsibilities also include improving reliability and scalability of the cloud service through work on routing and traffic components, and designing security tooling.

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Staff Software Engineer, Frontend

GlossGenius · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

GlossGenius

🌎 Canada ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The Staff Frontend Engineer will architect and drive the development of scalable, reusable frontend components and shared libraries, while defining the long-term technical direction for the web platform, including framework decisions and architecture patterns. Responsibilities also include setting frontend best practices, owning tooling improvements, and championing the adoption of AI-powered development tools.

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Intermediate Gameplay Software Engineer (Proprietary Engine)

Blackbird Interactive · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Blackbird Interactive

🌎 Canada 💵 95000 - 135K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing core player-facing gameplay systems like movement, combat, and progression using C++ and in-house frameworks, while also building and maintaining quest-driven systems to support narrative delivery.

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Senior Gameplay Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 4)

Blackbird Interactive · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Blackbird Interactive

🌎 Canada 💵 105K - 155K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The role involves leading the development of player-facing mechanics like traversal, combat, and abilities using C++ and Blueprints, while defining scalable gameplay frameworks that support networked play across PC and console SKUs. Responsibilities also include collaborating with design and art teams, optimizing systems for performance, and elevating the engineering team through mentorship and code quality standards.

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Software Engineer II, Backend (Card Acquisition)

Affirm · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Affirm

🌎 Canada 💵 125K - 175K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The role involves implementing business-critical features for new user experiences across the full stack using React Native for the front end and Python/Kotlin for the backend. Engineers will also design forward-looking approaches to solve significant open-ended problems and collaborate with cross-functional teams on design, implementation, and maintenance.

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Senior Software Engineer (Data focused) SELECT by DoiT

DoiT · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

DoiT

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

The Senior Software Engineer will architect and develop new features for the SELECT product, focusing on creating cost management features like forecasts, anomaly alerts, and cost allocations. Responsibilities also include building reusable UI components, developing data visualization capabilities, and constructing data pipelines and dbt models to surface new insights.

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Staff Engineer, Software Release and Packaging - RISC V

Tenstorrent · · 14 Weeks Ago

Tenstorrent

🌎 Australia, Canada, United States 💵 $100K - $500K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

The engineer will be responsible for building, packaging, and releasing the software that enables customers to succeed with RISC-V and system IP products. This involves combining Linux and various open-source packages with proprietary software to accelerate customer use of the IP.

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Staff Software Engineer

Confluent · · 14 Weeks Ago

Confluent

🌎 Canada 💵 255K - 300K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The role involves leading the architecture, design, and implementation of high-impact internal web applications supporting critical workflows like deal lifecycle, pricing, and forecasting. Responsibilities include owning complex, cross-team technical initiatives from inception through evolution and driving technical investments to improve system reliability and developer velocity.

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Senior Software Engineer

H2 Analytics · · 14 Weeks Ago

H2 Analytics

🌎 Canada 💵 120K - 170K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The role involves leading the architectural design and implementation of features for the EASE platform, including developing APIs, user experience components, and automated tests. Responsibilities also include gathering stakeholder feedback to define customer-meeting features, writing proposals, and building prototypes.

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[PIPELINE] - Software Engineer II - Canada

MQ Referrals Only · · 15 Weeks Ago

MQ Referrals Only

🌎 Canada 💵 91500 - 116K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Software Engineers II will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and delivering high-quality, scalable products that simplify financial services, while also owning minor features and contributing to test development. This role requires participation in agile ceremonies, code reviews, cross-functional collaboration, and mandatory rotational on-call pager duty.

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Software Engineer (Intermediate and Senior Levels)

Felix · · 15 Weeks Ago

Felix

🌎 Canada 💵 110K - 160K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

Engineers will be responsible for writing code and building the architecture for the proprietary digital healthcare ecosystem, managing both front-end and back-end systems that support patient, practitioner, and pharmacist experiences. They will also focus on improving platform reliability through rigorous testing and optimization while establishing sound engineering practices.

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Staff Software Engineer (AI Runtime)

Apollo GraphQL · · 15 Weeks Ago

Apollo GraphQL

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $185K - $230K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The engineer will become a key architect of the Registry platform, driving innovation across high-performance backend services, control-plane APIs, artifact pipelines, and customer-facing web applications. Responsibilities include owning critical domains like schema lifecycle, leading cross-team initiatives, designing platform primitives, and participating in operational duties.

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Senior Software Engineer, Product (Canada)

Centari · · 15 Weeks Ago

Centari

🌎 Canada 💵 130K - 185K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer will be a key player in designing and building end-to-end features, collaborating with engineers who share a bias for action. Responsibilities include writing code, shaping the product, interacting with customers, and driving initiatives from concept to completion.

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Canada)

Centari · · 15 Weeks Ago

Centari

🌎 Canada 💵 130K - 185K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The engineer will be a key player in designing and building Centari's core AI technology, working alongside a product team to write code, shape the product, and drive initiatives from concept to completion.

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Senior Software Engineer, Scanning Engine

Coalition, Inc. · · 15 Weeks Ago

Coalition, Inc.

🌎 Canada 💵 122K - 152K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The role involves owning the end-to-end systems design, implementation, and iteration for key components of the scanning engine using Python and Go. Responsibilities also include improving performance, scalability, and reliability while partnering with security and product teams to build production-ready systems.

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Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise

Toast · · 15 Weeks Ago

Toast

🌎 Canada 💵 115K - 184K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The engineer will design, build, deploy, and maintain highly resilient and scalable features across Toast’s enterprise management products, leading complex projects to improve functionality and reliability. This role involves partnering with various teams, ensuring quality through automated testing, rolling out features, and collaborating on design definition.

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Software Engineer, Platform & Infrastructure

Spellbook · · 15 Weeks Ago

Spellbook

🌎 Canada 💵 130K - 180K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The engineer will be responsible for owning and evolving foundational platform systems such as identity, core data models, and internal capabilities while driving service levels toward 99.5% through improved monitoring and reliability practices. Key tasks include infrastructure management on AWS, improving the CI/CD pipeline, managing worker queues, and enhancing developer experience and tooling.

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Principal Software Engineer, Security

Coalition, Inc. · · 15 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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Staff Software Engineer, Fintech & Earnings 29 APPLICANTS

Super.com · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Super.com

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 182K - 208K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer

The Staff Software Engineer will play a central role in architecting services, frontends, databases, and the mobile app, tackling complex challenges related to product unification and user experience quality. They will serve as a vertical-level technical leader, driving high-impact projects, improving system architecture patterns across complex codebases, and influencing technical roadmaps.