Remote Jobs Paying $200K+For Executives & Principal Engineers
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Why $200K+ Roles Went Remote
Three forces made executive remote work permanent: the global war for senior talent means companies must hire wherever the best candidates live, distributed teams proved equally effective during COVID, and offering remote work is now table stakes for recruiting top performers who have options.
Tip: At this level, companies care about results, not presence. Your ability to lead asynchronously, communicate clearly in writing, and build culture remotely matters more than logging hours.
Remote jobs paying $200,000 or more represent the top tier of distributed work opportunities, attracting experienced executives, principal engineers, and senior leaders who command premium compensation. These positions span VP and Director-level roles,Staff and Principal engineering positions, and C-suite opportunities at well-funded technology companies.
The companies hiring at this level—from established giants like Stripe, Coinbase, and GitLab to high-growth startups backed by top-tier VCs—understand that exceptional talent expects flexibility. This page lists verified $200K+ remote positions from reputable employers, updated daily. Whether you're targeting your next VP role or looking to join a rocketship as a founding engineer, these opportunities represent the best of remote executive hiring.
Why Companies Pay $200K+ for Remote Talent
Understanding what drives these salaries helps you position yourself for success
Global Talent Competition
Companies paying $200K+ are competing globally for the best talent. Remote work lets them recruit from anywhere, and they're willing to pay premium rates to attract proven leaders and specialists.
High-Impact Roles
At this salary level, companies expect significant business impact. These roles typically involve P&L ownership, architecture decisions affecting millions of users, or leading teams of 10-50+ people.
Retention Economics
Replacing a $200K+ executive costs 2-3x their annual salary. Companies invest heavily in compensation packages to retain top performers, making these roles more stable than you might expect.
Equity & Total Comp
Base salaries of $200K+ often come with substantial equity packages. At growth-stage companies, total compensation can reach $300K-$500K+ when factoring in stock options and bonuses.
Latest $200K+ Remote Jobs
Engineering & Technical
35 positions
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About Vercel: Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behi...
Who Are We? Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortu...
Who Are We? Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortu...
Who Are We? Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortu...
GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform , used by more than 100,000 organizations. ...
About Magic Labs Magic is innovating at the intersection of crypto and AI to make wallets invisible and capable of running on autopilot. In 2018, we i...
Staff Software Engineer, AI
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Staff Software Engineer, Member Growth
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Staff Software Engineer I - Mobile
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Staff Software Engineer I - Mobile
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Sales & Business Development
3 positions
Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a s...
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—...
Product & Design
5 positions
Senior Content Designer
Superhuman offers a dynamic hybrid working model for this role. This flexible approach gives team members the best of both worlds: plenty of focus tim...
At Webflow, we’re building the world’s leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform, and we’re doing it as a remote-first company built on trust, tra...
Senior Product Manager; Load Balancing
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...
Marketing & Growth
2 positions
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Other Executive Roles
15 positions
AI Strategist, Revenue & Cost Management
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Strategic Finance, GTM
About the role Finance at Descript isn’t a back office function. It’s a strategic partner in shaping where and how we grow. This role exists to turn i...
Join Udemy. Help define the future of learning. Udemy is an AI-powered skills acceleration platform built to help people and teams grow. It’s personal...
C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI ...
About the Role Finance at Descript isn’t a back-office function, it’s a strategic partner in shaping where and how we grow. This role exists to turn i...
The Legal team supports Datadog's rapid growth by providing a wide range of legal services across a highly dynamic technology company, from driving ne...
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—...
Head of Social Media Support
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...
Head of SEC Reporting
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Director, Demand Generation
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Companies Hiring at $200K+
These employers are actively hiring for remote positions paying $200,000 or more.
$200K+ Remote Compensation by Role
Total compensation at this level includes significant equity. Base salary is just part of the picture.
| Role | Base Salary | Equity (Annual) | Total Comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| VP Engineering | $250K-$400K | $100K-$300K | $350K-$700K |
| Principal Engineer | $200K-$300K | $80K-$200K | $280K-$500K |
| Director of Product | $220K-$320K | $70K-$180K | $290K-$500K |
| Enterprise Sales Director | $200K-$280K | $50K-$150K | $250K-$430K+ |
| Staff Software Engineer | $200K-$280K | $60K-$180K | $260K-$460K |
Source: Remote Job Assistant data (2026), cross-referenced with Levels.fyi and Glassdoor. Equity values assume public company RSUs or late-stage startup grants.
How to Land a $200K+ Remote Job
Strategies for breaking into executive-level remote compensation
Build a Track Record of Impact
Roles at this level require demonstrated results: revenue growth, cost savings, successful product launches, or teams you've built and scaled. Quantify your achievements with specific metrics.
Develop Executive Presence
Remote leadership requires exceptional communication skills. Practice presenting to stakeholders, writing clear strategic documents, and running effective virtual meetings. Your async communication must be impeccable.
Cultivate Your Network
Most $200K+ positions are filled through referrals and executive recruiters. Build relationships with recruiters who specialize in your function, and maintain connections with former colleagues now in leadership roles.
Target High-Growth Companies
Series B-D startups and established tech companies pay premium salaries for remote leadership. Focus on companies with strong funding, growing headcount, and distributed-first cultures like GitLab, Coinbase, and Stripe.
Negotiate Strategically
At this level, negotiation is expected. Research market rates using Levels.fyi and Glassdoor. Consider the full package: base salary, equity, signing bonus, and benefits. Don't accept the first offer.
$200K+ Base Salary vs $200K+ Total Compensation — What's the Difference?
Roles where the base salary alone is $200,000 or higher. These are typically VP-level positions, principal engineers at top tech companies, or senior executives. Base salary provides guaranteed income regardless of company performance.
Roles where base salary plus equity, bonuses, and other compensation totals $200K+. More common than $200K base alone, especially at growth-stage startups where equity makes up a significant portion of the package.
Bottom line: This page lists jobs with $200K+ base salaries. If you're open to lower base salaries with equity upside, our $150K+ and $100K+ pages include many roles where total compensation exceeds $200K at the right company.
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Negotiation tactics, salary data by experience level, and a breakdown of the top-paying remote companies hiring for $200K+ roles.
Read the Full GuideFrequently Asked Questions About $200K+ Remote Jobs
Remote jobs paying $200K+ typically include VP and Director-level positions, Principal and Staff Engineers, Senior Product Managers, Enterprise Sales Directors, and C-suite executives at growth-stage companies. Engineering leadership roles are the most common, followed by sales leadership and product management. These positions are found primarily at well-funded tech companies, fintech firms, and established remote-first organizations.
Most $200K+ remote positions require 8-15+ years of experience, though this varies by function. Engineering roles may reach this level with 7-10 years if you've progressed to Staff or Principal level. Sales roles can achieve this faster (5-8 years) with strong quota attainment. Leadership positions typically require 10+ years plus 3-5 years of management experience. Domain expertise and a track record of measurable impact matter more than years alone.
Yes, $200K+ remote jobs are legitimate and increasingly common at technology companies. Major employers like Stripe, Coinbase, GitLab, Airbnb, and Shopify regularly post remote positions at this compensation level. To verify legitimacy, check the company's careers page directly, research them on Glassdoor and Levels.fyi, and never pay any fees to apply. Be cautious of roles that seem too easy to get or require upfront payments.
Base salary is your guaranteed annual pay, while total compensation (TC) includes base salary plus equity (stock options or RSUs), annual bonuses, and signing bonuses. A role with a $200K base might have $250K-$400K+ total comp at a growth-stage company. When evaluating offers, consider the equity's potential value, vesting schedule (typically 4 years), and bonus structure. At this level, equity often represents 20-50% of total compensation.
Top-paying remote employers include FAANG companies (Meta, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google), fintech leaders (Stripe, Coinbase, Plaid, Brex), and remote-first companies (GitLab, Zapier, Automattic). Well-funded startups at Series C and beyond also pay at this level for senior roles. Healthcare tech (Maven, Headway, Spring Health), developer tools (Vercel, Supabase), and AI companies are currently among the most aggressive remote hirers at $200K+.
Research is essential: use Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, and Blind to understand market rates for your role and level. When you receive an offer, ask for 24-48 hours to review. Counter with data—cite competing offers or market rates. Negotiate multiple components: if base salary is capped, push for a larger signing bonus, more equity, or better vesting terms. At this level, companies expect negotiation; the first offer is rarely the best offer.
Yes, particularly in engineering and sales. Many tech companies have dropped degree requirements, focusing instead on demonstrated skills and experience. For engineering roles, a strong portfolio, open source contributions, and a track record at respected companies matter more than credentials. In sales, quota attainment is the primary qualification. However, some industries (legal, healthcare, finance leadership) still require relevant degrees or certifications.
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