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Remote software engineer jobs: 1,500+ open roles

Updated Oct 1, 2026

Live postings whose job title names software engineer, software developer, backend, frontend, full stack and mobile. Each job is rated from Little AI to Builds AI for how much AI is in the actual work, highest level first. Apply directly on the employer's site.

remote roles
1,500+
Build or work on AI (AI Level 3⁠–⁠4)
455

Median starting salary: $185,000.

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Common questions

How many remote software engineer jobs are open right now?

As of October 1, 2026, 1,500+ live postings on Level. 455 of them work on AI or build AI, meaning AI is part of the daily work. The list refreshes every six hours.

How much do remote software engineer jobs pay?

As of October 1, 2026, the median starting salary is $185,000 a year, measured on the 752 postings that publish an annual salary range in US dollars.

Are there entry-level remote software engineer jobs?

As of October 1, 2026, 40 postings are junior roles or internships. Most ask for prior experience.

Which companies are hiring remote software engineers?

As of October 1, 2026, by number of live postings: Elastic (57), OpenAI (55), Affirm (48), Harvey (39), Coinbase (37).

Method: Live postings whose job title names software engineer, software developer, backend, frontend, full stack and mobile. Only jobs the employer marks remote. The median is taken on postings that publish an annual salary range in US dollars. Refreshed every six hours. Levels follow our method.

Source: O*NET OnLine (U.S. Dept. of Labor) — Software Developers (SOC 15-1252.00).