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Remote engineering operations manager jobs are open across software, cloud infrastructure, fintech, and enterprise SaaS companies that run distributed engineering teams. From mid-level ops roles at remote-first startups to senior positions overseeing multi-team delivery pipelines, employers hiring remotely right now include Axon, Lockheed Martin, and TE Connectivity. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov .
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant, in a learning capacity, to work under the close supervision of a Transportation Engineer in the Office of Highway Operations. The student assistant will work in a learning capacity to support the Napa, Solano, and I-80 Corridor Traffic Operations Branch. The student assistant will assist Engineers in developing Traffic Operations and Transportation Management Plan (TMP) deliverables, conducting traffic operations investigations, and reviewing or performing traffic impact analysis. The student assistant will also perform other duties as assigned.
Through this position, the student assistant will gain practical experience in the Caltrans Project Development and Delivery Process by assisting with the preparation of TMP-related analyses, charts, and reports. The student assistant will also apply transportation engineering principles, traffic analysis concepts and data analysis skills learned through academic coursework to real-world transportation projects and operational challenges.
Conditions of Employment
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study
Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Systems Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or closely related Engineering fields.
Work Schedule
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Compensation
$18.28 – $28.16 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
Preferred Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
- In a learning capacity, research and compile information necessary to support the development of Transportation Management Plans (TMPs), including lane closure requirements, detour routes, and traffic delay impact assessments.
- In a learning capacity, apply traffic engineering principles and analytical software tools to support traffic operations investigations, traffic studies, and related analyses.
- In a learning capacity, assist in the development, maintenance, and application of traffic analysis tools and geospatial traffic databases to support the preparation and tracking of TMP deliverables.
- In a learning capacity, coordinate with and respond to inquiries from other branches, offices, functional units, and divisions regarding traffic operations and TMP-related activities. Support other assignments as necessary.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a hybrid environment.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by: December 31, 2026
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov .
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant, in a learning capacity, to work under the close supervision of a Transportation Engineer in the Office of Highway Operations. The student assistant will work in a learning capacity to support the Napa, Solano, and I-80 Corridor Traffic Operations Branch. The student assistant will assist Engineers in developing Traffic Operations and Transportation Management Plan (TMP) deliverables, conducting traffic operations investigations, and reviewing or performing traffic impact analysis. The student assistant will also perform other duties as assigned.
Through this position, the student assistant will gain practical experience in the Caltrans Project Development and Delivery Process by assisting with the preparation of TMP-related analyses, charts, and reports. The student assistant will also apply transportation engineering principles, traffic analysis concepts and data analysis skills learned through academic coursework to real-world transportation projects and operational challenges.
Conditions of Employment
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study
Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Systems Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or closely related Engineering fields.
Work Schedule
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Compensation
$18.28 – $28.16 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
Preferred Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
- In a learning capacity, research and compile information necessary to support the development of Transportation Management Plans (TMPs), including lane closure requirements, detour routes, and traffic delay impact assessments.
- In a learning capacity, apply traffic engineering principles and analytical software tools to support traffic operations investigations, traffic studies, and related analyses.
- In a learning capacity, assist in the development, maintenance, and application of traffic analysis tools and geospatial traffic databases to support the preparation and tracking of TMP deliverables.
- In a learning capacity, coordinate with and respond to inquiries from other branches, offices, functional units, and divisions regarding traffic operations and TMP-related activities. Support other assignments as necessary.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a hybrid environment.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by: December 31, 2026
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote engineering operations manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical field
- 5 or more years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or engineering management
- Demonstrated proficiency with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience managing cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and quality
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for production and resource planning
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Remote Engineering Operations Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
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Prove async coordination in your resume
Remote engineering operations manager roles demand visible async skills. Cite specific tools you've used, like Jira, Confluence, or Linear, and describe how you kept distributed teams aligned across time zones. Outcomes matter more than responsibilities here.
Build a results log before you apply
Remote hiring managers can't observe your day-to-day work, so your application has to do it for them. Compile three to five concrete operational improvements you've driven, with measurable results, and reference them consistently in your resume, cover letter, and interviews.
Prepare for async-first remote interviews
Many remote companies screen engineering operations manager candidates with written take-homes or async video responses before a live interview. Practice explaining your process thinking in writing clearly and concisely, since how you communicate asynchronously often matters as much as what you say.
Remote Engineering Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote engineering operations manager job?
Remote engineering operations manager roles go to candidates who can demonstrate autonomous execution, not just operational knowledge. Remote-first companies and distributed teams screen heavily for written communication clarity, comfort with async workflows, and experience coordinating across time zones without in-person oversight. Showing concrete results from previous ops work, familiarity with remote project tooling like Jira or Confluence, and a history of driving process improvements independently will give you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote engineering operations managers?
Employers currently hiring remote engineering operations managers include Axon, Lockheed Martin, and TE Connectivity, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The bulk of remote openings come from remote-first software companies, cloud infrastructure firms, and enterprise technology organizations that run distributed engineering teams across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote engineering operations manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level openings in this role are harder to land because employers expect you to operate with minimal supervision from day one. Smaller remote-first startups and early-stage SaaS companies are more likely to take a chance on junior candidates. Showing documented process improvements, async project coordination, or engineering support work in any context, even volunteer or contract, opens the door when direct experience is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote engineering operations manager jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated operational impact over credentials, especially at companies with lean or distributed teams. A portfolio of measurable results, such as reduced incident response times, improved deployment cadences, or cross-team process rollouts, carries more weight than a diploma at many remote-first organizations. That said, enterprise and regulated-industry employers often list a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field as a baseline requirement.
Which industries hire the most remote engineering operations managers?
The sectors hiring the most remote engineering operations managers are Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely heavily on distributed engineering teams and need operations managers who can coordinate delivery, reliability, and process improvement without being physically present.
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