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 (21,241)

Structural Engineer - Remote (US)

AECOM · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

AECOM

🌎 Canada 💵 $90000 - $135K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

The Structural Engineer will lead and support engineering design for substations, switchyards, and electrical infrastructure projects. They will perform structural calculations, develop analytical models, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project schedules and budgets are met.

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Sales Engineer (m/f/d) / Vertriebsingenieur (m/f/d) Scientific Cameras

Hamamatsu Photonics · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Hamamatsu Photonics

🌎 Germany ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Sales Engineer

You will be responsible for sales and market development of camera and image intensifier solutions within your assigned territory. This includes building long-term relationships with key opinion leaders in research fields and managing the entire sales cycle from lead generation to contract negotiation.

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Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer (Remote Eligible in Germany)

Smartsheet · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Smartsheet

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

Lead complex, end-to-end AI deployments and manage customer relationships throughout the engagement lifecycle. Architect multi-agent solutions, design personalized resource packs, and mentor junior engineers to ensure high-quality deployment standards.

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Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer (Remote Eligible in the UK)

Smartsheet · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Smartsheet

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

Lead complex, multi-system AI deployments end-to-end, managing the full engagement lifecycle from technical discovery to production. Architect multi-agent solutions and design personalized resource packs while mentoring junior engineers and driving strategic intelligence loops.

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(Senior) Data Engineer (all genders)

XIBIX Solutions GmbH · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

XIBIX Solutions GmbH

🌎 Portugal ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Data Engineer

You will support the development of reliable data platforms and architectures while collaborating on the design and implementation of data solutions. Additionally, you will assist in building data pipelines and integrating data from various systems to ensure accessibility and consistency.

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Helpdesk Support Engineer (Tier 2)

HireSparks AV Recruiting · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

HireSparks AV Recruiting

🌎 Japan ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Support Engineer

The role involves resolving technical escalations from Tier 1 support and acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You will also be responsible for maintaining technical expertise in audio/video solutions and providing training to Tier 1 specialists.

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Systems Engineer - Remote Contract

Performance Software · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Performance Software

🌎 United States 💵 $70 - $100 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Systems Engineer

Design and develop software solutions for safety-critical systems in avionics and space exploration. Execute formal test procedures and perform integration and test activities for embedded systems.

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Database Engineer - US

Solvd · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Solvd

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

Implement and operate cross-region database replication and failover strategies for a Tier-1 payments platform. Build observability layers, automate runbooks, and support data migration from monolithic architectures to microservices.

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Customer Service Engineer

Malvern Panalytical · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Malvern Panalytical

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

The Customer Service Engineer is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining complex scientific instrumentation at customer sites across the UK. They also provide operational training, remote technical support, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through effective service delivery.

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Senior Sales Engineer, Central

Axonius · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Axonius

🌎 United States 💵 $215K - $240K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Sales Engineer

The role involves leading the technical pre-sales cycle by conducting product demonstrations and managing proof-of-value engagements. You will also architect technical solutions to address customer security gaps and provide training to internal and external partners.

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Senior Site Quality Engineer

Exol · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Exol

🌎 United States 💵 $125K - $171K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development

The Senior Site Quality Engineer provides quality leadership at customer installation sites to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. They oversee installation partners, manage quality inspections, and drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

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Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Bjak · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Bjak

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

You will be responsible for building and owning end-to-end machine learning pipelines, including training, evaluation, inference, and production deployment. You will collaborate with research and application teams to integrate scalable, high-performance AI systems into products.

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Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Application Config & Deployment Cloud Team

Akamai · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Akamai

🌎 Poland ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Site Reliability Engineer

You will design, develop, and operate application and infrastructure deployment, configuration, and change orchestration for the Akamai Cloud. Additionally, you will implement observability enhancements and collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex system issues.

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Machine Learning Engineer - Personalization

Spotify · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Spotify

🌎 United States 💵 $170K - $212K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Machine Learning Engineer

Contribute to the design, scaling, and development of machine learning reward signals for recommendation systems. Lead cross-collaborative efforts to integrate and A/B test mid-term signals across various personalization platforms.

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Hyperscaler Resident Network Engineer

Nexthop Systems Inc · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Nexthop Systems Inc

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Network Engineer

You will design, implement, and optimize scalable network architectures while developing automation scripts for monitoring and diagnostics. Additionally, you will support customers through project scoping, proof of concept, and production-level technical escalations.

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Backend Engineer

MDOTM · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

MDOTM

🌎 Italy, United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Backend Engineer

Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable Spring Boot applications while implementing clean, modular, and testable Java code. Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD automation and troubleshoot backend performance and security.

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Principal Engineer // .NET, Azure

Brady Technologies Limited · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Brady Technologies Limited

🌎 India ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development

The Principal Engineer will lead a small team in the hands-on development of cloud-native trading software throughout the entire software development lifecycle. They are responsible for driving product quality through code reviews, mentoring team members, and implementing technical improvements to ensure efficient and secure solutions.

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Solution Consultant (Pre-Sales Engineer)

Skedulo · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Skedulo

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

The Solution Consultant is responsible for executing technical and functional presales activities, including discovery, product demonstrations, and solution scoping. They partner with Sales to drive revenue growth while ensuring clean transitions to delivery teams and providing feedback to Product Management.

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Data Engineer

Blue Orange Digital · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Blue Orange Digital

🌎 United States 💵 $135K - $155K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Data Engineer

Design, build, and deploy robust data platforms and automated pipelines using cloud-native tools and modern data architectures. Provide technical leadership in software development best practices while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver actionable data insights.

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DevOps Engineer

Skydropx - Frenet · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Skydropx - Frenet

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

Develop and maintain secure, scalable services while ensuring high performance and system reliability. Provide technical guidance to team members and collaborate across internal departments to resolve complex technical issues.

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Detection Engineer / SIEM Analyst

Ardent · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Ardent

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

The Cloud Security Architect will design and implement secure hybrid architectures that enforce Zero Trust principles across cloud and on-premises environments. They will lead teams in managing SecDevOps pipelines, ensuring compliance with federal security frameworks, and automating secure workload deployments.

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Enterprise Solutions Engineer - Paris

CodeRabbit · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

CodeRabbit

🌎 France ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Solutions Engineer

The Solutions Engineer will act as a technical advisor and champion, partnering with sales and product teams to drive pre-sales activities and customer success. Responsibilities include conducting technical demos, managing Proof of Values, and collaborating cross-functionally to improve the product experience.

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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Vista Equity Partners Management · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Vista Equity Partners Management

🌎 United States 💵 $200K - $315K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development

Embed within engineering organizations to deliver production outcomes and build advanced agentic workflows on accelerated timelines. Partner with engineering leadership to scope high-leverage opportunities and contribute reusable accelerators to the firm's shared playbooks.

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Mechanical Data Engineer (Mechanical + Data Engineering Required)

Foundation EGI · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Foundation EGI

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Data Engineer

You will transform raw engineering data into structured, high-fidelity datasets to train and evaluate AI systems for design and manufacturing. This involves building mechanical components in CAD, creating labeling workflows, and collaborating with research teams to define data quality standards.

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Site Reliability Engineer (FedRAMP / Security) - NY

Coralogix · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Coralogix

🌎 United States 💵 $170K - $220K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Site Reliability Engineer

You will work within the Cloud Infrastructure Team to manage high-scale FedRAMP environments and collaborate with R&D to enhance system reliability. Additionally, you will be responsible for operational duties including deployments, on-call support, and incident management.

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Lead Solutions Engineer

Ironclad · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Ironclad

🌎 United States 💵 $200K - $240K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Solutions Engineer

The Lead Solutions Engineer will design and present custom platform demonstrations while collaborating with sales and product teams to address prospect needs. They are responsible for building strategic relationships and translating complex technical requirements into actionable product insights.

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Senior IT Engineer

Cresta · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

Cresta

🌎 India ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

The Senior IT Engineer will lead the management and maintenance of macOS and Windows environments while overseeing identity and access management systems. They will also develop automation scripts, manage device lifecycles, and provide expert-level technical support to staff.

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Senior Performance & Infrastructure Engineer - HPC

The Next Chapter W&S · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

The Next Chapter W&S

🌎 Netherlands ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

You will trace, profile, and optimize Linux kernel subsystems for massive GPU clusters and InfiniBand fabrics. Additionally, you will troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and integrate new hardware into the existing distributed infrastructure.

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Senior Linux Kernel Engineer - High-Performance Computing

The Next Chapter W&S · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

The Next Chapter W&S

🌎 Netherlands ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development

You will be responsible for tuning the performance of clusters and InfiniBand networks to ensure optimal operation in GPU-based environments. Additionally, you will analyze and troubleshoot root causes of infrastructure issues while integrating new hardware into the existing stack.

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Sr. Staff AI Engineer (Remote)

Rula · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Rula

🌎 United States 💵 $229K - $283K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Software Development AI Engineer

You will own the AI foundation by designing durable, production-grade generative AI systems that power patient engagement and clinical operations. This role involves defining system architecture, setting technical standards for safety and performance, and acting as a technical multiplier for the engineering team.

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