Remote Software Developer Jobs
Remote software developer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed product teams, and tech-forward companies in sectors from fintech and SaaS to healthcare technology and enterprise software. Employers hiring remote software developers right now include Speechify, CVS Health, and BV Teck. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Join an amazing team that is consistently recognized for our achievements and culture, including our most recent Forbes award of being one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2026!
Position Summary:
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and direction for multiple agile teams or projects to implement prioritized software product roadmaps. This role includes designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems, along with mentoring junior engineers.
Geo-Salary Information:
State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:
$101,167 to $204,439 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)
$91,970 to $185,853 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)
$82,773 to $167,268 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)
In CA: Typical hiring range is $137,523 to $191,004
The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.
Essential Job Functions:
- Write high-quality code for complex scenarios with good test coverage.
- Review and translate product requirements into robust designs to ensure high-quality distributed application systems that are modular, configurable, maximize reuse, and are fast, effective, user-friendly, secure, compliant, scalable, and maintainable.
- Lead design and code reviews of multiple applications to ensure best practices, adherence to Mercury standards, and high quality.
- Lead multiple sprint teams within the same product area to deliver new or improved features, addressing any impediments in delivering high-quality solutions for items in the product backlog.
- Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders as necessary to ensure overall successful delivery of the intended functionality.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers across multiple teams within the same functional area, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within Mercury engineering.
- Collaborate with product managers to estimate effort, prioritize work, plan, and deliver prioritized roadmap items.
Qualifications:
Education:
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related fields Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science.
Experience:
Minimum:
- 7+ years software engineering experience with proven experience in cutting-edge Technologies and/or those used at Mercury.
- 3+ years hands-on experience leading multi-team engineering initiatives for building features in a distributed application systems environment.
Preferred:
- 7 or more years of experience with Java
- 5 or more years of experience with spring boot and microservices
- 3 or more years of experience with system design
- 2 or more years of experience with AWS or related cloud technologies
- 1 or more years of experience with content management platforms
Skills:
Minimum:
- Proficient in programming in one or more industry-standard languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript).
- Proficient in leveraging various data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Experienced in relational databases, NoSQL, and caching solutions.
- Skilled in APIs using modern protocols like REST and gRPC.
- Experienced in message queuing, data streaming, workflow, and integration frameworks (such as Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Amazon SQS, MS MQ, Apache Camel, etc.). Knowledgeable in microservices architecture.
- Experienced in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
- Experienced in leveraging DevSecOps to improve engineering efficiency.
- Proficient in designing and implementing high-quality distributed application systems that are modular, configurable, maximize reuse, and are fast, effective, user-friendly, secure, compliant, scalable, and maintainable.
- Experienced in leveraging analytics data and experimentation to design and improve systems for speed, scalability, and effectiveness.
- Excellent problem-solving skills leading to innovative solutions.
- Strong communication skills. Strong ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple functional areas to address impediments and deliver desired results.
- Demonstrated leadership skills through mentoring and providing technical guidance to multiple teams within a functional area.
- Experienced in championing operational excellence and best practices with a focus on quality, performance, scalability, maintainability, and observability.
- Experienced in driving technical strategy and vision for multiple teams.
Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.
We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.
Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
- Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
- Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
- 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Engaging work environment
- Promotional opportunities
- Education assistance
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Company recognition program
- Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more
Join an amazing team that is consistently recognized for our achievements and culture, including our most recent Forbes award of being one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2026!
Position Summary:
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and direction for multiple agile teams or projects to implement prioritized software product roadmaps. This role includes designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems, along with mentoring junior engineers.
Geo-Salary Information:
State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:
$101,167 to $204,439 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)
$91,970 to $185,853 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)
$82,773 to $167,268 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)
In CA: Typical hiring range is $137,523 to $191,004
The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.
Essential Job Functions:
- Write high-quality code for complex scenarios with good test coverage.
- Review and translate product requirements into robust designs to ensure high-quality distributed application systems that are modular, configurable, maximize reuse, and are fast, effective, user-friendly, secure, compliant, scalable, and maintainable.
- Lead design and code reviews of multiple applications to ensure best practices, adherence to Mercury standards, and high quality.
- Lead multiple sprint teams within the same product area to deliver new or improved features, addressing any impediments in delivering high-quality solutions for items in the product backlog.
- Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders as necessary to ensure overall successful delivery of the intended functionality.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers across multiple teams within the same functional area, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within Mercury engineering.
- Collaborate with product managers to estimate effort, prioritize work, plan, and deliver prioritized roadmap items.
Qualifications:
Education:
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related fields Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science.
Experience:
Minimum:
- 7+ years software engineering experience with proven experience in cutting-edge Technologies and/or those used at Mercury.
- 3+ years hands-on experience leading multi-team engineering initiatives for building features in a distributed application systems environment.
Preferred:
- 7 or more years of experience with Java
- 5 or more years of experience with spring boot and microservices
- 3 or more years of experience with system design
- 2 or more years of experience with AWS or related cloud technologies
- 1 or more years of experience with content management platforms
Skills:
Minimum:
- Proficient in programming in one or more industry-standard languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript).
- Proficient in leveraging various data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Experienced in relational databases, NoSQL, and caching solutions.
- Skilled in APIs using modern protocols like REST and gRPC.
- Experienced in message queuing, data streaming, workflow, and integration frameworks (such as Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Amazon SQS, MS MQ, Apache Camel, etc.). Knowledgeable in microservices architecture.
- Experienced in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
- Experienced in leveraging DevSecOps to improve engineering efficiency.
- Proficient in designing and implementing high-quality distributed application systems that are modular, configurable, maximize reuse, and are fast, effective, user-friendly, secure, compliant, scalable, and maintainable.
- Experienced in leveraging analytics data and experimentation to design and improve systems for speed, scalability, and effectiveness.
- Excellent problem-solving skills leading to innovative solutions.
- Strong communication skills. Strong ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple functional areas to address impediments and deliver desired results.
- Demonstrated leadership skills through mentoring and providing technical guidance to multiple teams within a functional area.
- Experienced in championing operational excellence and best practices with a focus on quality, performance, scalability, maintainability, and observability.
- Experienced in driving technical strategy and vision for multiple teams.
Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.
We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.
Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
- Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
- Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
- 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Engaging work environment
- Promotional opportunities
- Education assistance
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Company recognition program
- Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more
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Who's Hiring
- Speechify179
- CVS Health18
- BV Teck10
- Twilio8
- Ad Hoc5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software41
- Insurance5
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
- Medical Devices2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote software developer jobs.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or Go
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git and collaborative workflows
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience writing unit tests and working within CI/CD pipelines
Tips for Your Remote Software Developer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote software developer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and experience and apply directly without sorting through mixed listings.
Prove async communication in your application
Remote engineering teams rely on written communication through pull request comments, Slack threads, and design documents. Write your cover letter and follow-up messages the same way you'd write internal documentation: clear, specific, and easy to act on without a back-and-forth.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates remote readiness
Include a public GitHub profile with detailed READMEs, well-commented code, and evidence of iterating based on feedback. Remote employers want to see how you work, not just that you've worked, so documentation quality matters as much as the projects themselves.
Target remote-first companies in your stack
Filter your search to companies that built their engineering culture around distributed teams from the start, not those that shifted to remote reluctantly. Remote-native firms in SaaS, fintech, and developer tooling have established onboarding, async rituals, and promotion paths that actually work for remote engineers.
Remote Software Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote software developer job?
Target companies that are fully remote or run distributed engineering teams, since they have established workflows for managing developers across time zones. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to unblock yourself without a manager nearby. A portfolio with deployed projects, clean documentation, and evidence of async collaboration will set you apart from candidates with equivalent experience but no remote signal.
Which companies hire remote software developers?
Employers currently hiring remote software developers include Speechify, CVS Health, and BV Teck, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first companies and distributed engineering teams across fintech, SaaS, and enterprise software tend to hire software developers remotely at the highest volume.
Can you get a remote software developer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level software developer roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without in-person onboarding. Small SaaS companies and remote-first startups are more likely to take a chance on junior developers than large enterprises. A GitHub portfolio with real, documented projects, contributions to open-source repositories, or a completed contract job substitutes effectively for a traditional work history.
Do you need a degree for remote software developer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about what you've shipped than where you studied, especially at startups and remote-first product companies. A strong GitHub profile, demonstrated proficiency in the relevant stack, and evidence of shipping working software carry significant weight. Bootcamp graduates and self-taught developers regularly land remote roles when they can show results clearly.
Which industries hire the most remote software developers?
The sectors hiring the most remote software developers are Technology & Software, Insurance, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams that build and maintain software products entirely without a shared office, making remote the default hiring model rather than an exception.
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