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Why Choose Remote Software Engineering?
Remote software engineering has become the standard at leading tech companies like GitLab, Zapier, and Automattic
Build Without Boundaries
Work on cutting-edge tech stacks with teams distributed across the globe. Remote engineering roles offer access to the most innovative projects without geographic constraints.
Global Opportunities
Access positions at top tech companies worldwide. Remote work opens doors to roles at GitLab, Stripe, Shopify, and hundreds of fast-growing startups regardless of your location.
Higher Productivity
Engineers report 20-30% productivity gains working remotely. Fewer interruptions, flexible schedules, and deep focus time lead to better code quality and faster delivery.
Competitive Compensation
Remote engineering roles often pay at or above market rates. Companies save on office costs and compete globally for talent, resulting in salaries ranging from $120K-$250K+.
The benefits extend beyond flexibility. Remote engineers report higher job satisfaction, better work-life balance, and access to opportunities at companies regardless of location. For employers, remote hiring opens access to global talent pools and often results in higher retention rates.
Whether you're a backend engineer working with distributed systems, a frontend developer crafting user interfaces, or a DevOps engineer building CI/CD pipelines, there's never been a better time to find your next remote role.
Latest Remote Engineering Jobs
All Engineering Positions
500 positions
Our mission: to eliminate every barrier to mental health. At Spring Health, we’re on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare by removing every ba...
About Faire Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing m...
About Toast At Toast, we’re building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and thrive. The Customer Success (CS) organiz...
Who we are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physic...
Who we are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physic...
Systems Engineer - Registrar
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
Software Engineer, KV
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
About Gusto At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff—like payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR—...
About Gusto At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff—like payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR—...
Principal Engineer
About Gusto At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff—like payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR—...
Software Engineer
145 positions
Our mission: to eliminate every barrier to mental health. At Spring Health, we’re on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare by removing every ba...
Software Engineer, KV
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
About Gusto At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff—like payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR—...
Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by yo...
Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by yo...
Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by yo...
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the oppo...
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the oppo...
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, amb...
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or...
Backend
25 positions
Role Description Dropbox, we believe in simplifying the way people work together. We provide a range of innovative cloud-based solutions to empower in...
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, amb...
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, amb...
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
Backend Engineer, Link
Who we are About the Organization Link is a digital wallet designed for effortless and secure online payments and digital transactions. With Link, con...
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, amb...
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, amb...
Role Description As a Staff Engineer at Dropbox, you’ll take on some of the company’s most complex and ambiguous challenges, operating at the intersec...
Role Description As a Product Engineer at Dropbox, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of collaboration and file sharing. Your responsi...
Staff Software Engineer, Backend Engineering
Maven is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work for all of us. Maven's award-winning digital p...
Maven is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work for all of us. Maven's award-winning digital p...
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to join our Engineering team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built arou...
Frontend
5 positions
Maven is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work for all of us. Maven's award-winning digital p...
Why join us Brex is the AI-powered spend platform. We help companies spend with confidence with integrated corporate cards, banking, and global paymen...
Software Engineer, Frontend
*This role supports US-based remote work, or Palo Alto, CA based hybrid in-office. We’re looking for Software Engineers to join our team. As part of a...
Who We Are Toast is driven by building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best: building...
About the Role DoorDash is building the world's most reliable on-demand, logistics engine for delivery. We are continuing to grow rapidly and expandin...
Full Stack
11 positions
Role Description As a Full-Stack Software Engineer on the Desktop Experience team within Core Desktop, you will help evolve the Dropbox Desktop applic...
Role Description As a Software Engineer on the Growth Monetization team within Core Growth Engineering, you will build features that directly impact h...
Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on ...
Who Are We? Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 45 million+ developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fort...
Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack
Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring Staff Software Engineers to join our Engineering team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full s...
Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack
Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring Staff Software Engineers to join our Engineering team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full s...
Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack
Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring Staff Software Engineers to join our Engineering team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full s...
We're transforming the grocery industry At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to...
Who we are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physic...
Who we are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physic...
DevOps & SRE
4 positions
Site Reliability Engineer
At Talkspace, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging-centered workplace where everyone can thrive while making a...
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, amb...
AI & Machine Learning
27 positions
Machine Learning Engineer, Agents
About the job Superhuman offers a dynamic hybrid working model for this role. This flexible approach gives team members the best of both worlds: plent...
Machine Learning Platform Engineer
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, amb...
Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on ...
We're transforming the grocery industry At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to...
Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on ...
Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: pl...
About Faire Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing m...
About Faire Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing m...
About Faire Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing m...
We're transforming the grocery industry At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to...
We're transforming the grocery industry At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to...
Security
31 positions
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
Staff Offensive Security Engineer
Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by yo...
Get to know Okta Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and...
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by yo...
Offensive Security Engineer
Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by yo...
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by yo...
The Security Research team at Datadog tracks the current threat and vulnerability landscape and develops impactful security detection content for Data...
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
Role Description Dropbox is expanding its capabilities in AI-powered security, content access governance, and data loss prevention (DLP) to help SMB a...
Mobile
20 positions
Senior Software Engineer, Android
Maven is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work for all of us. Maven's award-winning digital p...
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcome...
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcome...
The Mobile team’s mission is to enable teams to work together effortlessly, even when they are away from their desktops. We partner closely with Produ...
Staff Software Engineer I - Mobile
Our mission: to eliminate every barrier to mental health. At Spring Health, we’re on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare by removing every ba...
Staff Software Engineer I - Mobile
Our mission: to eliminate every barrier to mental health. At Spring Health, we’re on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare by removing every ba...
Software Engineer II, Android
Job overview: Omada Health is a digital care provider that empowers people to achieve their health goals through sustainable behavioral change. We are...
About the role The Chime mobile team is chartered with crafting the primary interface between the company and our users. In particular, this team will...
Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on ...
Senior iOS Engineer
*This role supports US-based remote work, or Palo Alto, CA based hybrid in-office. We’re looking for Senior iOS Engineers to join our team. As part of...
Senior iOS Engineer, Shopper App
We're transforming the grocery industry At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to...
Years spent building on the restaurant front lines taught us how to build for speed, reliability, and complexity. Built for the dinner rush, our cloud...
QA & Testing
2 positions
Program Manager, QA
About the role As the Performance Effectiveness Program Manager , you will own the performance framework that measures, evaluates, and improves how ou...
QA Manager
About the Role As the Manager of Quality Assurance, you will oversee all Quality Assurance functions ensuring full compliance with FAA Part 135 regula...
Data Engineering
7 positions
About Toast At Toast, we’re building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and thrive. The Customer Success (CS) organiz...
Who we are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physic...
Data Engineer
Why join us Brex is the AI-powered spend platform. We help companies spend with confidence with integrated corporate cards, banking, and global paymen...
Senior Data Engineer
Maven is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work for all of us. Maven's award-winning digital p...
Senior Software Engineer, Data Engineering
Omada Health is on a mission to inspire and engage people in lifelong health, one step at a time. Job overview: We are dedicated to leveraging data to...
Senior Data Engineer
Who we are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physic...
Director, Data Engineering
About the Director, Data Engineering at Headspace: Headspace is on a mission to provide every person access to lifelong mental health support . We are...
IT Support
10 positions
About Faire Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing m...
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
We are Datadog's in-house product experts. The Technical Solutions team enables Datadog's worldwide growth by educating potential clients and ensuring...
Technical Support Engineer, Zero Trust
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
Premium Technical Support Engineer - CDN
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
Manager, IT Support
About Faire Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing m...
Technical Support Engineer, Zero Trust
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
Technical Support Engineer
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
Technical Support Engineer
About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers mi...
Top Companies Hiring Remote Engineers
These employers are actively hiring for remote engineering positions at top tech companies.
Remote Software Engineer Salaries by Role
| Role | Entry Level | Mid Level | Senior Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $80K - $110K | $120K - $160K | $170K - $250K |
| Frontend Developer | $70K - $100K | $110K - $150K | $160K - $220K |
| Backend Developer | $80K - $110K | $120K - $160K | $170K - $240K |
| DevOps Engineer | $90K - $120K | $130K - $170K | $180K - $260K |
| ML Engineer | $100K - $130K | $140K - $190K | $200K - $300K+ |
| Security Engineer | $90K - $120K | $130K - $170K | $180K - $250K |
* Salaries based on US remote positions. Some companies adjust based on location.
How to Land a Remote Software Engineering Job
Build Your Technical Foundation
Master at least one programming language deeply. Understand data structures, algorithms, and system design. Complete projects that demonstrate your skills—open source contributions, personal apps, or side projects.
Create a Strong Online Presence
Polish your GitHub profile with well-documented projects. Update your LinkedIn with keywords like "remote software engineer." Consider writing technical blog posts or contributing to developer communities.
Prepare for Remote-Specific Interviews
Practice coding interviews on LeetCode or HackerRank. Prepare examples of async communication and remote collaboration. Be ready to discuss your home office setup and timezone flexibility.
Apply Strategically
Use our job alerts to get notified of new remote engineering positions. Apply to 10-15 roles per week. Tailor your resume for each application. Follow up after one week if you haven't heard back.
Remote vs On-Site Engineering Jobs
Remote Engineering
- ✓Work from anywhere in the US (or globally)
- ✓No commute—save 5-10 hours per week
- ✓Flexible schedule, async collaboration
- ✓Access to companies nationwide
- ✓Often higher base salaries (no location adjustment)
On-Site Engineering
- •In-person collaboration and mentorship
- •Clearer work-life boundaries
- •Company-provided equipment and workspace
- •Easier networking and career visibility
- •Some roles require security clearance on-site
Frequently Asked Questions
A remote software engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications while working from home or any location. They collaborate with distributed teams using tools like Slack, GitHub, and Zoom. Daily tasks include writing code, reviewing pull requests, debugging issues, attending virtual standups, and deploying applications. Remote engineers need strong self-discipline, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently across time zones.
Remote software engineers in the US typically earn between $120,000 and $250,000 per year, depending on experience level, specialization, and company size. Entry-level positions start around $80,000-$100,000, mid-level engineers earn $120,000-$160,000, and senior engineers command $160,000-$250,000+. Companies like Cloudflare, Coinbase, and Datadog often pay at the top of the range. Note that some fully-remote companies adjust salaries based on location.
Essential technical skills include proficiency in programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, Go, or Rust), version control (Git), and familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). You should understand data structures, algorithms, and system design. For remote work specifically, you need excellent written communication, self-motivation, time management, and experience with async collaboration tools. Many roles also require experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and agile methodologies.
Yes, remote software engineering jobs are among the most legitimate and well-established remote positions. Major companies including Cloudflare, GitLab, Coinbase, Dropbox, and hundreds of well-funded startups hire remote engineers full-time with competitive salaries and benefits. Look for positions posted directly on company career pages or through established job boards. Be cautious of roles asking for upfront payments, promising unrealistic salaries, or requesting personal financial information early in the process.
Start by building a strong portfolio with personal projects on GitHub. Contribute to open source to demonstrate collaboration skills. Complete coding bootcamps or online courses from platforms like Coursera or freeCodeCamp. Apply for junior developer, associate engineer, or apprenticeship positions at remote-friendly companies. Consider roles in QA or technical support as stepping stones. Many companies like Cloudflare and Coinbase have structured new grad programs that are fully remote.
Remote engineering spans many specializations: Frontend engineers build user interfaces with React, Vue, or Angular. Backend engineers create server-side systems using Python, Java, or Go. Full-stack developers handle both. DevOps and SRE roles focus on infrastructure and reliability. Security engineers protect systems from threats. Mobile developers build iOS and Android apps. Data engineers build data pipelines. ML engineers develop AI systems. QA engineers ensure software quality through testing.
Top companies hiring remote software engineers include Cloudflare, Coinbase, GitLab (100% remote), Datadog, Dropbox, Zapier, Notion, Stripe, and OpenAI. Startups often embrace remote work more readily than large enterprises. Look for companies with "remote-first" or "distributed" cultures. Our job board aggregates positions from 80+ top tech companies, all verified remote positions with transparent salary information.
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