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Remote development engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams in sectors like software, energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. Employers hiring development engineers remotely right now include CVS Health, Penn State University, and Zillow. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.
Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Position Type: Full-time, Direct W2
Salary Range: $85,000–$100,000 Annually
Experience Required: 6+ years
Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to bring strong software engineering practices to the discipline of test automation. In this role you will design, build, and continuously improve automation frameworks, write production-quality test code, and partner with development teams to embed quality engineering throughout the SDLC. The ideal candidate will combine strong programming skills with deep knowledge of testing strategy, including unit, integration, end-to-end, performance, and security testing in modern distributed systems. In this role you will work closely with cross-functional partners — product, design, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders — to translate ambiguous requirements into well-engineered solutions, and will be expected to raise the bar through code review, design review, and mentorship of more junior engineers. The successful candidate brings strong engineering discipline, a clear communication style, and a track record of shipping meaningful work that holds up well in production.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Five or more years of experience as an SDET or in test-focused software engineering roles.
- Strong programming skills in at least one of Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
- Hands-on experience with at least one major UI automation framework (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
- Solid experience automating REST and/or gRPC APIs.
- Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for test automation.
- Solid SQL skills and experience with database validation.
- Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and modern web architectures.
- Excellent debugging, communication, and documentation skills.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Experience with contract testing tools (Pact, Spring Cloud Contract).
- Hands-on performance testing with JMeter, Gatling, k6, or Locust.
- Exposure to security testing tools (OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Snyk).
- Familiarity with chaos engineering and resilience testing.
- ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.
Would you like to know more about this opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume to hilda@bvteck.com. Learn more about Bright Vision Technologies at www.bvteck.com.
Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.
BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health56

- Penn State University8

- Zillow6

- BeyondTrust4

- FormFactor3

Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance27
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Medical Devices2
- Fashion & Apparel2
- Technology & Software2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote development engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX for design and modeling
- Experience with product development processes including DFMEA, DFM, and design validation testing
- Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawing standards
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, lab testing, and iterative design cycles
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
Tips for Your Remote Development Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote development engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search for roles that match your discipline and experience level, then apply directly before postings fill. Remote roles often close faster than on-site positions because the applicant pool is national.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote development teams rely on written clarity. Include a concise technical summary on your resume and use cover letters to demonstrate you can explain engineering decisions in writing. Hiring managers treat written communication as a signal of how you'll perform on a distributed team.
Build a portfolio of documented engineering work
Remote employers can't watch you work, so your portfolio does the showing. Publish design decisions, simulation results, and project outcomes in a format reviewers can scan. GitHub repositories, technical write-ups, or a personal project page with clear problem statements carry real weight.
Prepare for remote-specific interview stages
Remote development engineer interviews frequently include a take-home technical exercise or an async design challenge. Practice structuring your engineering reasoning in writing, not just verbally. Be ready to walk through your problem-solving process on a video call with screen sharing.
Remote Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote development engineer job?
Remote development engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate technical depth and independent execution without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, comfort with async collaboration tools, and the ability to scope and drive engineering problems with minimal hand-holding. A portfolio of shipped projects, detailed technical write-ups, or open-source contributions shows remote teams you can deliver without daily check-ins.
Which companies hire remote development engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote development engineers include CVS Health, Penn State University, and Zillow, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote development engineer roles are concentrated at remote-first technology firms, distributed product and infrastructure teams, and engineering-heavy companies in software, energy, and defense sectors.
Can you get a remote development engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level development engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect self-directed execution from day one. Your best path is targeting smaller remote-first startups or contract-to-hire roles where teams move faster on hiring. Documented personal projects, a GitHub repository with real engineering work, or a capstone project with clear design decisions can substitute for direct professional experience.
Do you need a degree for remote development engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote development engineer postings list a degree as preferred rather than required, and distributed teams often weigh demonstrated engineering output more heavily than credentials. What matters most is a verifiable record of solving real engineering problems, whether through professional work, personal projects, or technical certifications in relevant tools and methodologies.
Which industries hire the most remote development engineers?
Most remote development engineer openings sit in Insurance, Consulting & Professional Services, and Medical Devices, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire development engineers onto distributed teams because the core work, designing, modeling, simulating, and validating, translates well to remote collaboration through shared engineering platforms and async documentation.
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