Top 50 Remote-First Companies Hiring in 2026

95

Remote Score

Deel

Fully Remote

Human Resources Services

HRTechSaaS Platform

8,800 employees304 open positions

Deel is the global payroll and employer-of-record platform that lets companies hire, pay, and manage employees or contractors in over 150 countries without setting up local entities. With 6,000 employees and a remote maturity score of 95, Deel is one of the largest fully distributed companies in the world. Compensation follows a geo-based model. The company has grown from zero to over $500M ARR in under five years.

94

Remote Score

Elastic

Remote-First

Software Development

DevToolsData & Analytics

3,550 employees205 open positions

Elastic is the company behind Elasticsearch, the search and analytics engine powering applications at companies like Netflix, Uber, and Cisco. The fully distributed team scores 94 on our remote maturity index and transitioned to a remote-first model permanently. Elastic offers the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) along with security and observability solutions. With a publicly traded company structure, roles span engineering, sales, and customer success across multiple regions.

96

Remote Score

Ashby

Fully Remote

Software Development

HRTechSaaS Platform

400 employees64 open positions

Ashby builds recruiting software that combines applicant tracking, scheduling, analytics, and sourcing into a single platform used by high-growth companies like Notion, Snowflake, and Anthropic. Scoring 96 on our remote maturity index, Ashby operates as a fully distributed team of 354. The product itself is designed with async hiring workflows in mind, which reflects how the company operates internally.

90

Remote Score

Twilio

Remote-First

IT Services & Consulting

129 open positions

Twilio provides the communication APIs powering messaging, voice, video, and authentication for over 10 million developers. Their "Open Work" model prioritizes impact over location.

86

Remote Score

Affirm

Remote-First

FinTech

175 open positions

Affirm offers buy-now-pay-later financing at checkout with major retailers like Amazon and Walmart. This remote-first team of 2,200 spans the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

92

Remote Score

Camunda

Fully Remote

Software Development

AutomationDevTools

550 employees54 open positions

Camunda builds open-source process orchestration software that lets enterprises automate and monitor complex business workflows across microservices, humans, and external systems, with clients including Goldman Sachs and Lufthansa. The 580-person fully distributed team scores 92 on our remote maturity index and spans offices and remote employees across North America and Europe. Camunda is backed by over $200 million in venture funding and is actively hiring across engineering, sales, and solutions engineering.

85

Remote Score

Reddit

Remote-First

Social Networking

CollaborationWeb

158 open positions

Reddit is the heart of the internet where millions gather across 100,000+ communities. Their flexible work policy supports employees working remotely or from Reddit offices.

94

Remote Score

Huntress

Fully Remote

Computer & Network Security

Cybersecurity

800 employees38 open positions

Huntress is a managed cybersecurity platform built specifically for small and mid-sized businesses and the managed service providers that support them, offering threat detection, incident response, and ransomware canaries. The 750-person fully remote team scores 94 on our remote maturity index. Huntress has grown rapidly as SMBs face increasing attack frequency without enterprise-level security budgets. Roles span threat operations, engineering, sales, and customer success across North America.

84

Remote Score

HighLevel

Remote-First

Software & Internet

MarTechAutomation+1 more

1,500 employees100 open positions

HighLevel's all-in-one marketing and sales platform powers over 1,500 agency teams — and their remote-first culture means the people building it work with the same flexibility they help their clients sell. With 166 open roles and a track record of hiring distributed talent across functions, HighLevel is a strong option for operators who want to build at scale without tethering themselves to a commute.

95

Remote Score

Supabase

Fully Remote

API & Developer Tools

DevToolsSaaS Platform

150 employees32 open positions

Supabase is an open-source backend platform offering a Postgres database, authentication, storage, and edge functions as a Firebase alternative with full SQL access. The 130-person fully distributed team scores 95 on our remote maturity index and has built one of the fastest-growing developer communities in the ecosystem. Supabase is backed by Y Combinator and operates with a strong open-source-first philosophy. All engineering and product roles are remote by default.

96

Remote Score

Zapier

Fully Remote

Software Development

AutomationSaaS Platform

800 employees27 open positions

Zapier connects over 5,000 apps without a single line of code, serving millions of businesses automating repetitive workflows. With a remote maturity score of 96 and 800 employees spread across dozens of countries, Zapier has operated as a fully distributed team since day one. The company publishes its salary formula publicly and is known for deep async culture built around documentation over meetings.

84

Remote Score

Mapbox

Remote-First

Software & Internet

750 employees82 open positions

Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform used by 3.5 million developers. Remote-first, you can work from home, global offices, or even a national park with good wifi.

96

Remote Score

Circle (Community Platform)

Fully Remote

Software Development

SaaS PlatformWeb

150 employees25 open positions

Circle is a community platform that lets creators, brands, and educators build paid membership communities with courses, live streams, and discussion spaces. The 160-person fully distributed team scores 96 on Remotivated's remote maturity index. Circle competes directly with platforms like Mighty Networks and Kajabi, and has grown quickly by prioritizing a polished member experience. Engineering, design, and customer success roles are open remotely.

81

Remote Score

Coinbase

Remote-First

FinTech

FinTechBlockchain & Web3

7,100 employees253 open positions

Coinbase pioneered accessible cryptocurrency trading and now serves millions of users across 100+ countries. The 7,000+ person team operates remote-first with a focus on security, compliance, and building the future of decentralized finance.

81

Remote Score

Instacart

Remote-First

156 open positions

Instacart connects customers with 600,000 shoppers across 14,000+ retail partners in North America. Their "Flex First" policy means over 70% of the 3,300-person corporate team can work fully remote from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada.

79

Remote Score

Dropbox

Remote-First

Software Development

CollaborationSaaS Platform

2,200 employees149 open positions

Dropbox pioneered cloud file sharing and now serves 700 million registered users who organize their work and life in one place. Their "Virtual First" policy makes remote the default for the 2,200-person team, with optional studios for in-person collaboration.

86

Remote Score

Mercury

Remote-First

Financial Services

50 open positions

Mercury is the fintech ambitious companies use for all their financial workflows. Remote-first with optional office access, they help startups make better financial decisions.

85

Remote Score

Webflow

Remote-First

IT Services & Consulting

800 employees51 open positions

Webflow empowers anyone to build powerful websites without code. Remote-first since 2012, their 800-person team combines work-from-anywhere flexibility with meaningful in-person connection.

96

Remote Score

PostHog

Fully Remote

Software Development

DevToolsData & Analytics

100 employees17 open positions

PostHog is an open-source product analytics platform that lets engineering teams track events, run experiments, and analyze funnels without sending data to third parties. The 120-person fully distributed team scores 96 on our remote maturity index and operates transparently, publishing its handbook, compensation framework, and roadmap publicly. PostHog is backed by Y Combinator and Andreessen Horowitz, and actively hires globally with no location restrictions.

96

Remote Score

Nearform

Fully Remote

IT Services & Consulting

Dev Agency

500 employees17 open positions

Nearform is an enterprise engineering consultancy specializing in Node.js, open-source infrastructure, and distributed systems, working with clients including Walmart, Citibank, and the NHS. Their 480-person fully distributed team scores 96 on Remotivated's remote maturity index. Nearform's engineering culture leans heavily on open-source contribution, and the team spans Europe, North America, and beyond.

92

Remote Score

Superside

Fully Remote

Creative Services

Creative Agency

750 employees23 open positions

Superside is an on-demand creative design service that provides enterprises with a subscription-based team of designers for brand work, ads, presentations, and motion graphics. The 903-person fully distributed team scores 92 on our remote maturity index and operates across dozens of countries, with much of the design talent based in Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Superside is one of the largest globally distributed creative workforces in the industry.

76

Remote Score

Block

Remote-First

FinTech

12,000 employees331 open positions

Block builds Square, Cash App, Afterpay, and Bitkey—financial tools for businesses and consumers alike. The 12,000-person S&P 500 company offers fully remote positions across the U.S. with equity compensation and the resources of a major fintech.

90

Remote Score

Remofirst

Fully Remote

Human Resources Services

HRTechSaaS Platform

150 employees25 open positions

Remofirst provides employer of record services in over 185 countries, handling global payroll and compliance so companies can hire anywhere without setting up local entities.

95

Remote Score

Hugging Face

Fully Remote

Software Development

AI/MLDevTools

600 employees15 open positions

Hugging Face is the central hub for open-source AI and machine learning, hosting over 500,000 models, datasets, and demo spaces used by researchers and engineers globally. The 600-person fully distributed team scores 95 on our remote maturity index. Backed by over $235 million in funding, Hugging Face sits at the center of the open AI ecosystem and hires researchers, engineers, and developer advocates from anywhere in the world.

90

Remote Score

Fleetio

Remote-First

Software & Internet

24 open positions

Fleetio helps organizations track, analyze, and improve fleet operations. Remote-friendly since the beginning, they focus on making fleet management effortless.

96

Remote Score

Monarch Money

Fully Remote

Software & Internet

200 employees13 open positions

Monarch Money is a personal finance app that lets households track spending, set budgets, and plan collaboratively across accounts. The 175-person fully distributed team scores 96 on Remotivated's remote maturity index. Founded by former Airbnb and Google engineers, Monarch has grown rapidly as consumers look for an alternative to Mint, which shut down in 2024. Remote roles span product, engineering, and growth.

93

Remote Score

Brave-software

Fully Remote

IT Services & Consulting

14 open positions

Brave builds a privacy-first browser used by over 60 million monthly active users who want to browse the web without invasive tracking. The fully distributed team scores 93 on our remote maturity index and has operated remotely since its founding by former Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich. Brave also runs the Basic Attention Token (BAT) ecosystem, rewarding users for attention. Engineering and product roles are open to candidates worldwide.

90

Remote Score

Stedi

Remote-First

Digital Health & Telehealth

DevToolsAutomation

43 employees18 open positions

Stedi is the only programmable healthcare clearinghouse, bringing modern API standards to healthcare transactions with fast, reliable, and scalable architecture.

96

Remote Score

Kit

Fully Remote

Software Development

150 employees9 open positions

Kit, formerly ConvertKit, is an email marketing and monetization platform built specifically for independent creators, from newsletter writers to podcasters and educators. The 170-person fully remote team scores 96 on our remote maturity index and has been distributed since the company's founding. Kit has long been a model for sustainable, creator-focused bootstrapped growth, with a transparent company culture and async-first communication norms.

88

Remote Score

Customer.io

Fully Remote

Software Development

MarTechData & Analytics+1 more

450 employees19 open positions

Customer.io powers personalized customer journeys for data-driven marketing teams. Their 450-person fully remote team delivers flexibility while maintaining meaningful connections.

76

Remote Score

1Password

Remote-First

Computer & Network Security

58 open positions

1Password protects passwords and secrets for over 175,000 businesses and millions of individuals. Born in Toronto and distributed globally, they've built a security-first culture that extends to how they work—remotely and asynchronously.

96

Remote Score

Duck Duck Go

Fully Remote

Software Development

350 employees8 open positions

DuckDuckGo builds a privacy-first search engine and browser used by tens of millions of people who want to search without being tracked. The 335-person fully distributed team scores 96 on Remotivated's remote maturity index and practices global pay parity, meaning compensation is not reduced based on where you live. Roles span engineering, design, and trust and safety across multiple time zones.

96

Remote Score

Mixmax

Fully Remote

Software Development

100 employees8 open positions

Mixmax is a sales engagement platform that runs inside Gmail, giving revenue teams tools for sequences, scheduling, tracking, and automation without leaving their inbox. The 114-person fully distributed team scores 96 on our remote maturity index. Mixmax serves thousands of sales teams globally and has built a reputation for strong product velocity and a lean engineering culture. Remote roles are typically open across the Americas and Europe.

94

Remote Score

Quora

Fully Remote

Social Networking

AI/MLWeb

300 employees10 open positions

Quora is a question-and-answer platform with over 400 million monthly visitors seeking knowledge on topics from science and law to career advice and culture. The 300-person fully distributed team scores 94 on our remote maturity index. Quora also runs Poe, an AI chatbot aggregator that has seen strong growth since 2023. As one of the earlier major tech companies to go fully remote post-pandemic, Quora's distributed model is now permanent policy.

87

Remote Score

Piktochart

Remote-First

Software Development

50 employees19 open positions

Piktochart empowers over 14 million users to create infographics, reports, and visual content without design expertise. Known for promoting genuine work-life balance.

80

Remote Score

Modus Create

Fully Remote

IT Services & Consulting

Dev Agency

250 employees35 open positions

Modus Create delivers digital transformation consulting with 500+ specialists across 40+ countries. As a distributed-first company since founding, they help enterprise clients modernize with AI, cloud, and Agile—winning Atlassian Partner of the Year recognition.

96

Remote Score

Close

Fully Remote

Software Development

100 employees7 open positions

Close is a CRM built explicitly for inside sales teams, with calling, SMS, email sequences, and pipeline management built into a single interface. The 110-person fully remote team scores 96 on our remote maturity index and has operated as a distributed company since its founding. Close is bootstrapped and profitable, which means a stable hiring environment without pressure from venture timelines. Roles span sales, support, engineering, and marketing.

80

Remote Score

Skylight

Remote-First

IT Services & Consulting

Dev AgencyGovTech

29 open positions

Skylight modernizes government digital services through human-centered design and agile engineering. Distributed across 32 U.S. states and Canada, their civic tech experts help public agencies deliver better services to the people who need them.

95

Remote Score

Outschool

Fully Remote

E-Learning Providers

200 employees6 open positions

Outschool runs a live online learning marketplace where children ages 3 to 18 take small-group classes in everything from math and coding to creative writing and chess, taught by independent teachers. The 175-person fully remote team scores 95 on our remote maturity index. Outschool scaled significantly during the pandemic and has maintained that growth trajectory, with roles in education partnerships, product, engineering, and operations available remotely.

80

Remote Score

Mural

Fully Remote

Software Development

550 employees26 open positions

Mural is the AI-powered visual collaboration platform where distributed teams align, brainstorm, and move from ideas to action. Born fully remote, their 570-person team practices the visual thinking they preach across every time zone.

79

Remote Score

3Cloud

Remote-First

IT Services & Consulting

Dev AgencyConsulting

27 open positions

3Cloud specializes in Microsoft Azure cloud services, helping enterprises migrate and modernize their infrastructure. Founded by former Microsoft executives, their remote-first consulting team brings deep Azure expertise to digital transformation projects.

93

Remote Score

Buffer

Fully Remote

Social Media Management

MarTechSaaS Platform

100 employees6 open positions

Buffer is one of the original remote-first companies, having gone fully distributed in 2015, and now manages social media scheduling and analytics for hundreds of thousands of small businesses worldwide. The 73-person team scores 93 on our remote maturity index. Buffer is notable for its radical transparency, publishing salaries, equity, and even revenue publicly. With a flat structure and strong async culture, it remains a benchmark for intentional remote work design.

80

Remote Score

Axios

Remote-First

Online Media

21 open positions

Axios delivers smart, efficient news coverage on politics, tech, and business that respects readers' time. Their remote-first newsroom empowers journalists to work from anywhere while maintaining the editorial excellence that built their reputation.

88

Remote Score

Apollo

Fully Remote

Software Development

SaaS PlatformAI/ML+1 more

200 employees9 open positions

Apollo GraphQL leads open-source and commercial GraphQL technologies. Their 220+ globally distributed team spans 10 countries and 13 time zones with no return-to-office plans.

87

Remote Score

Dealfront

Fully Remote

Software Development

200 employees10 open positions

Dealfront is the go-to-market platform for B2B teams winning customers across Europe. Born from a Finnish-German merger, this remote-first team of 200 operates across 40+ countries.

80

Remote Score

Acceleration Partners

Fully Remote

Advertising

Marketing Agency

19 open positions

Acceleration Partners is the world's largest partnership marketing agency, managing programs across 40+ countries. Fully remote since 2007, their 300+ person team pioneered the distributed agency model while delivering measurable results for global brands.

96

Remote Score

Dave Inc.

Fully Remote

Financial Services

300 employees3 open positions

Dave is a mobile banking app built to help working Americans avoid overdraft fees and build short-term credit, serving over 10 million members. The 275-person fully remote team scores 96 on our remote maturity index and offers global pay parity regardless of employee location. Dave went public in 2022 and continues to expand its financial wellness product suite for the underserved market.

85

Remote Score

Ahrefs

Remote-First

IT Services & Consulting

200 employees9 open positions

Ahrefs is a marketing platform built to keep brands discoverable across search, AI, and the web. Powered by 15 years of crawling the internet, they turn massive-scale data into actionable insights.