A curated list of established remote/distributed/virtual tech companies. The general idea is to include only established tech companies for which a significant portion of the workforce works remotely. Established means that each company is either well-funded or profitable with at least 50 employees, and tech means that they have more than a handful of software development roles. To make this list more useful to a global audience, companies that limit their hiring of engineers to a small set of rich countries are no longer included.
Pull requests are welcome. Please keep the list in alphabetical order.
Background: I started this list back in 2015 as a way of finding companies I may want to work with. This turned out well, as I started working remotely as a data scientist in 2017. With remote work becoming mainstream since 2020, I've narrowed down the list to focus on companies that hire globally. You can visit my website to read some of my reflections on remote data science. You can also check out this video of a talk I gave on a day in the life of a remote data scientist. TL;DR: Remote work is awesome! :)
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Company | Business/products | Tech stack/skills | Globally-competitive compensation? | Job page & other links |
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10up | Web consulting | WordPress, PHP, Node, Web, React | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
37signals | Collaboration tools | Ruby, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs |
AngelList | Early-stage investing | React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Ruby, Kubernetes | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Automattic | WordPress & more | PHP, Java, Web, Mobile, Node | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
BairesDev | Nearshore outsourcing company | React, Node.js, Python, .NET, Java, Ruby, PHP, Golang | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Bandcamp | Music publishing platform | Ruby, Web | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
BandLab | Social music platform | Serverless, .NET, Node.js, TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Buffer | Social media tools | PHP, Node, Web, Mobile | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor π° Salary formula |
Canonical | Ubuntu dev & support | C, C++, Python, DevOps | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Chef | IT automation | Ruby, DevOps | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
chess.com | Online chess | Java, mobile, etc.. | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs |
Clevertech | Dev consulting | Many (see job page) | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Close | CRM & Sales Communication | Python, TypeScript/React | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Cloudbeds | Hospitality Software | Web, DevOps | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Cloudbees | CI/CD, Jenkins, Codeship | Java, Web, Go, Vuejs, Rails | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Codelathe | Enterprise File Sharing, Sync and Backup | PHP, Web, Node, C++ | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
ConsenSys | Blockchain studio | Many (see job page) | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Crossover | Full-time long-term projects | Many (see job page) | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
DataDog | Monitoring & analytics | Scala, Java, Python, Go | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
DataRobot | Data science as a service | Python, R, Web, data stuff | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Deel | Global compliance, payroll, HR, benefits and IT. | Javascript, Python, Go, C#, Data stack | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Doist | Productivity and team communication apps | Web, Mobile, Python | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Dribbble | Where Designers get Inspired & Hired | Ruby, Web, Mobile | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
DuckDuckGo | Privacy Products: search, mobile and desktop browsers, email, tracker blocking. | Mobile, C#, Perl, JavaScript, DevOps | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Elastic | Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Beats | Java, DevOps, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
End Point Dev | Web apps, public health, GIS, VisionPort | JavaScript, React, Java, Ruby, Python, PostgreSQL, DevOps | β | β¨οΈ Jobs π Staff locations πͺ Glassdoor |
Envato | Sites for creatives | Ruby, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Eyeo | AdBlock Plus & More | Many | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Fireflies.ai | Automatic meeting notes | Node, Web, Python | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Gatsby | Platform for managing JAMstack websites | Web, Node, React, TypeScript | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Genuitec | Eclipse-based tools | Java, Eclipse, Web, Mobile | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Ghost | Publishing platform | Node, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs |
GitLab | GitLab | Git, Ruby, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs π° Salary calculator πͺ Glassdoor |
Gradle | Gradle Enterprise & build tool | Many (see job page) | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Grafana Labs | Monitoring & analytics | Go, Java, .NET, NodeJS, Python, Ruby, Rust, and more | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Help Scout | Help desk software | Java, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Hubstaff | Time Tracking Tool | Swift, Ruby, Web, Mobile | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Igalia | Embedded development, browsers | C++ | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs |
inVision | Design prototyping platform | Go, Node, Web, Mobile | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Jackson River | Nonprofit IT consulting | PHP, Drupal, Web | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Jitbit Software | Help desk software | ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs |
Kentik | Network observability platform | C/C++, Go, JavaScript, Node.js, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Kraken | Bitcoin & cryptocurrency exchange | Rust, C++, Go, Python, React, DevOps, Mobile | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Lullabot | Design & dev consulting | PHP, Drupal, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
madewithlove | Web & software development | PHP, Laravel, React +Native, Javascript, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
MailerLite | Email marketing software | Many | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
MarsBased | Web & mobile dev consultancy | Ruby on Rails, Angular, Ionic, Javascript, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs |
Mobile Jazz | Software development | PHP, Web, Mobile, Design | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Mozilla | Firefox & more | C++, Web, Mobile | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Netlify | Web developer platform based on JAMstack | Javascript, Node.js, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Olark | Live chat widgets | Ruby, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Original Eight | Web consulting | PHP, Drupal, Web | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs |
Percona | Open Source Database Software & Services | DBA, DevOps, Kubernetes, C/C++, Go, JavaScript | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Platform.sh | Continuous deployment cloud hosting | Many | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs |
Pythian | Data & IT consulting | DBA, DevOps | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Rebelmouse | Rebelmouse | Many | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
RedHat | Red Hat Linux Distribution | Many | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Redox | Healthcare API Platform | Node, React, API, Networking | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Remote | Global HR Platform | Elixir, Postgres, JavaScript, React | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
SaasGroup | Software as a Service Portfolio Company | Ruby, Python, SQL, Go, More | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
ScyllaDB | Real-Time Big Data Database, DBaaS | C++, GoLang, Python, Linux, DevOps | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Shogun | Ecommerce products | Ruby on Rails, React | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Shopify | Ecommerce platform | Ruby, Go, TypeScript, React, Mobile, DevOps | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Sonatype | Software chain automation | Java, Groovy, DevOps | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Sourcegraph | Code search as a service | Go, TypeScript, React, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Spotify | Music streaming platform | Mobile | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Square | Square, Cash App | Many | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Superside | Creative Collaboration and Design as a Service | Kotlin, React, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs |
Time Doctor | Time Tracking Tool | PHP, Node, Angular, Web, Mobile | ? | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Toggl | Time Tracking Tool | Go, Ruby, PostgreSQL, Mobile, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Toptal | Tech freelancer marketplace | Ruby, Rails, React, GraphQL, Web, Kubernetes | β | πͺ Core team positions π» Apply as a developer πͺ Glassdoor |
Turing | AI-powered Talent Acquisition Platform | Many | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Vercel | Web developer platform based on JAMstack | Javascript, Node.js, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs |
Wikimedia | Wikipedia | Web, PHP | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
X-team | Remote full-time projects | Mobile, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Xapo | Financial Technology | Mobile, Web, Python | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
XWP | Remote full-time projects | Web, WordPress | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
You Need A Budget | Budgeting Application | Ruby, Mobile, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Zapier | App connectors | Python, Node, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
Zyte | Scraping as a service | Python, Web | β | β¨οΈ Jobs πͺ Glassdoor |
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Notes:
- Web covers the usual front-end skills, Mobile usually means iOS and Android, and DevOps is listed for companies where this is one of the main focus areas.
- Globally-competitive compensation means that the company doesn't use remote workers as a source of cheap labour. For compensation to be globally competitive, the company should offer packages that are comparable to market rates in major tech hubs.
- βοΈ You can subscribe to job alerts by companies from this list on Job Dispatch.
- Awesome Remote Job (markdown file of remote working resources)
- List of Startups with distributed teams, remote staff & multiple offices (Google Sheet)
- Work Remote Company List (less detailed Google Sheet)
- FlexJobs posts: 26 Virtual Companies That Thrive on Remote Work (2014) | 76 Virtual Companies and Distributed Teams (2015) | 125 Virtual Companies That Embrace Remote Working (2016)
- 5 Successful Examples of "Distributed Workforce" Companies (staff.com blog)
- Virtual Companies: How and Why to Invest in Remote Teams (8 companies; Hubstaff blog)
- Remote Only: Manifesto, tips, company list, and more
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- Authentic Jobs
- FlexJobs
- NODESK
- OkJob (4 day week jobs)
- Real Work From Anywhere
- Remote4me
- RemoteBase
- Remote.co
- Remote | OK
- Remotive
- Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent)
- WeWorkRemotely
- Working Nomads
Note: There seem to be hundreds of remote job aggregators, and new ones keep emerging. This is just a sample. If you want to add an aggregator, it should have more traffic than most of the above sites.