Finding a remote job as a developer can be tricky. You want to work for a company that recognizes the value of remote workers, and you want to be sure that the company will support and encourage your remote working style.
If you’re a developer looking for an opportunity to work from home, only a handful of jobs can really provide you with great flexibility, a supportive environment, and manageable workloads.
If you're reading this, you probably want a nice list of companies that offer remote work. Unfortunately, most of the lists out there tend to be outdated or are filled with jobs that are not 100% remote.
With that in mind, in this article you will find a list of actual companies that hire remote developers in one way or another. You will also learn what these companies do and how they stack up against each other.
What Are the Benefits of Working Remotely?
Working remotely is an increasingly popular trend. It offers a level of flexibility, autonomy, and freedom not found in other work situations. In addition to that, remote work can also open the door to increased productivity and creativity.
Nicholas Bloom conducted an experiment and found that remote workers worked 9.5 % longer and were 13% more productive than their in-office counterparts. Below, I'll share some of the benefits of working remotely.
1. Working remotely saves time
Employees who work remotely don’t have to spend time commuting to work, and can thus manage their own schedule.
Also, some people perform better at different times of the day. For example, one person may be a morning person, while another is more productive in the evenings.
As long as you meet deadlines, it doesn’t matter what time of day you do your work.
2. You have peace and quiet when working remotely
Offices can be noisy, distracting, and generally disruptive. Sure, they can be productive spaces, but they're often anything but quiet.
Remote work allows you to escape the daily grind and go to a quiet location where you can concentrate on work.
Whether you choose to work from home or not, having peace and quiet during the working day can be the key to greater productivity, more motivation, and less stress.
3. Remote work can bring health and happiness
If you commute every day and work in an office, you might not be living as healthily as you could be. Remote developers are often happier, healthier and much more productive.
A recent report entitled the "State of Remote Engineering" captured sentiments from software developers across a range of topics, including remote work, compensation, burnout, payout, and productivity.
A whopping 75% of the developers surveyed mentioned they want to work remotely at least three days a week.
The study found that 68% of respondents are able to get more meaningful work done when working remotely or from home. In contrast, only 32% reported they are more productive in an office environment.
Important reasons for this were that working remotely gives people the freedom to make their own decisions and to be responsible for those decisions.
4. Remote work can help give you work-life balance
The key to a good work-life balance is to structure your day effectively and make sure you are spending enough time on both your work and home tasks.
Developers who feel like they have a sense of achievement are more productive. Other benefits include:
- Taking a break when you need one.
- Spending more time with family.
- Not rushing to catch a train or spending time sitting in traffic.
5. Working remotely lets you personalise your office
The freedom to work remotely allows you not only to work when you want, how you want, and wherever you want. It provides you with the ability to establish your own office space and personalise it however you like.
You can create a truly inspirational workspace with the help of your favourite photos, paintings, plants, or anything else you might find that brings you joy.
This is all about making your work area totally yours – a completely inspiring environment. No one can judge what you like or dislike.
What Are the Best Remote Companies for Developers?
The remote work revolution is in full swing, and there’s a lot of online chatter about the best companies for remote work.
In this article, you will find a compiled list of the top 10 companies for developers to work remotely. This list is by no means exhaustive but should give you a good starting point of where to look for your next employer.
1. Intergiro
Intergiro is an all-in-one platform that provides multi-currency bank accounts, card issuance, and card acquisition across Europe. Their services enable anyone to embed banking functionality into their website and app, creating opportunities for new and innovative product experiences.
Intergiro provides both hybrid and fully remote options to its employees. They are committed to building a remote-friendly company and make work simpler, more pleasant, and more fulfilling for their people.
Although a remote-first company, the company boasts hubs in luxurious coworking spaces in Sweden, Spain, Portugal, and Poland. The availability of these coworking spaces has allowed Intergiro to attract individuals who prefer to work side-by-side with like-minded colleagues
2. Automattic
Automattic, Inc. is a software company, with its most famous product inarguably being WordPress. They are based in San Francisco, CA.
Automattic is the parent company of WordPress, WooCommerce, Tumblr, and several other web applications.
Automattic has long had a remote-first working environment that has even been the subject of various articles.
With workers in 96 countries, Automattic emphasises flexibility, autonomy, and an optimal work-life balance with open vacation days, paid sabbaticals every five years, and generous parental leave.
3. Zapier
Zapier is a web application that creates and automates connections between apps. Using Zapier, a user can easily create workflows and implement custom automatizations to smoothen their work
Zapier has been a 100% remote company since its establishment in 2011, and now boasts over 200 teammates in 24+ countries.
The company places a high degree of value on autonomy and employee ownership of their own work, and rewards employees with a flexible vacation policy and a profit-sharing system.
To build team spirit across the distance, the company also holds twice-annual all-company retreats.
4. InVision
A software company focused on collaborative design tools, InVision has worked to become a go-to name in remote work since its establishment.
InVision motivates its globe-spanning workforce with a monthly allowance for work and self-care activities, an annual fund for self-development, and generous budgets for new hires to fully outfit their home offices, as well as office refreshment budgets every two years for existing employees.
5. Abstract
Abstract is a web application designed for designers and developers that assist with collaboration on web and mobile projects. They currently have over 7,000 design teams signed up for the platform.
With 80% of their workforce being remote, Abstract is a remote-first company, although they are currently based entirely within the United States.
The company shows its investment in employees’ work-life balance by establishing four-day workweeks, along with unlimited paid time off and a range of other benefits, including pet insurance and adjustable work hours for caregivers.
6. Trakstar
Trakstar is a software suite that empowers companies’ human resources to best manage and track their employees, all the way from the hiring stage through employee retention.
A remote-first company, Trakstar hires globally and provides a number of generous perks to their worldwide employee base.
These benefits include flexible time off for their workers, ample employee development resources for their staff, and bonuses and financial compensation (dependent on the specific country of hire).
7. Doist
Doist is a software company specialising in productivity apps and tools, with a goal of providing software solutions that help people accomplish their goals.
Doist works on a remote basis with no limitations on employee locations. To ensure easier onboarding, Doist also assigns a mentor to newly-onboarded employees, and offers the possibility of flying out to the mentor’s location for a week in order to work side by side with a colleague at the beginning of employment.
The company also covers the fee for a coworking space of the employee’s choice, and has a budget for work-related services, personal development, and work-related hardware.
8. Frontastic
Frontastic is a company that provides a platform for e-commerce, brands, and mobile-focused startups to create mobile-first experiences, with a focus on delivering complete platforms for mobile-first e-commerce.
The Frontastic team is remote-first and spread around the world. For team-building, the company offers perks like three company meetups a year and a yearly five-day retreat.
Outside of these meetups, Frontastic offers flexible working hours and a generous working allowance.
9. Stripe
Stripe is a platform that companies use to collect and process payments. It allows business owners to create an app or website with a checkout flow that connects to their Stripe account and processes transactions with customers. This can be used for recurring billing, for example with subscriptions, or for one-time payments.
Stripe was ahead of the curve in implementing both remote and hybrid working models, hiring their first batch of remote-only engineers back in 2013.
The company offers flexible working hours, caregiver leave, and a monthly allowance for employee wellness.
10. Twitch
Twitch is a global leader in live streaming and video game streaming, with more than 5 million active users a month. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company has offices in nine countries.
Twitch is remote-friendly, although employees must still be based around one of its offices. It provides commuter benefits, flexible paid time off, and monthly contributions to employee wellness.
Wrapping up
I hope this article has helped you out if you're looking to work remotely as a developer but don't know where to start.
Remote work is a growing trend in the tech industry, and there are a lot of great resources out there to help you get started. In addition, I hope this enables you to find a job that suits your personality and lifestyle.
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