Finding remote work shouldn't mean scrolling through job boards full of "remote-friendly*" listings that turn out to require 3 days in an office you'd have to relocate for.
We verified 68 companies that actually let you work from anywhere.
How We Verified
Every company on this list:
- •Has "remote" or "distributed" in their careers page
- •Hires globally (or at least across multiple countries)
- •Has been remote-first for 2+ years (not a pandemic pivot)
- •Is actively hiring engineers
No "remote-friendly with mandatory quarterly onsites in San Francisco." No "remote in US only." These companies mean it.
Remote-First Companies (56)
These companies were built remote from day one, or fully committed to distributed work.
Developer Tools & Infrastructure
| Company | What They Build | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Open source Firebase alternative | PostgreSQL, TypeScript, Go, Elixir |
| Vercel | Frontend cloud platform | React, Next.js, TypeScript, Go |
| Railway | Infrastructure platform | Go, TypeScript, Rust, Kubernetes |
| Fly.io | Edge app deployment | Elixir, Rust, Go |
| Render | Unified cloud platform | Go, Python, Ruby, Kubernetes |
| Netlify | Web deployment platform | Go, Node.js, React, TypeScript |
| PlanetScale | Serverless MySQL | Go, MySQL, Vitess |
| Upstash | Serverless Redis & Kafka | Go, Redis, TypeScript |
| Neon | Serverless Postgres | Rust, PostgreSQL, TypeScript |
DevOps & Observability
| Company | What They Build | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | Complete DevOps platform | Ruby, Go, Vue.js, PostgreSQL |
| CircleCI | CI/CD platform | Go, Clojure, TypeScript |
| Buildkite | CI/CD for scale | Go, Ruby, TypeScript |
| Grafana Labs | Observability platform | Go, TypeScript, React |
| PostHog | Product analytics | Python, TypeScript, ClickHouse |
| Honeycomb | Distributed tracing | Go, TypeScript, React |
| Axiom | Log management | Go, TypeScript, ClickHouse |
| Temporal | Durable execution | Go, TypeScript, Java |
Auth & Security
| Company | What They Build | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| 1Password | Password manager | Go, Rust, TypeScript, React |
| Clerk | Auth & user management | TypeScript, React, Go |
| WorkOS | Enterprise SSO/SCIM | TypeScript, Go, React |
| CrowdStrike | Endpoint security | Go, Python, C++ |
| DuckDuckGo | Privacy search engine | Perl, JavaScript, Python |
Databases & Data
| Company | What They Build | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Prisma | TypeScript ORM | TypeScript, Rust, PostgreSQL |
| dbt Labs | Data transformation | Python, TypeScript, React |
| Weaviate | Vector database | Go, Python, TypeScript |
| Meilisearch | Search engine | Rust, TypeScript, React |
| ClickHouse | Analytics database | C++, Go, TypeScript |
Productivity & Collaboration
| Company | What They Build | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Linear | Issue tracking | React, TypeScript, Node.js |
| Notion | All-in-one workspace | TypeScript, React, Kotlin |
| Atlassian | Jira, Confluence, Trello | Java, TypeScript, React |
| 37signals | Basecamp, HEY | Ruby, Rails, Hotwire |
| Doist | Todoist, Twist | Python, TypeScript, Kotlin |
| Cal.com | Open source scheduling | TypeScript, Next.js, Prisma |
| Buffer | Social media tools | JavaScript, React, Node.js |
API & Backend Services
| Company | What They Build | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Twilio | Communications APIs | Java, Python, Go |
| Resend | Email API | React, TypeScript, Node.js |
| Ably | Realtime messaging | Go, TypeScript, Erlang |
| Inngest | Event-driven functions | TypeScript, Go, React |
| Trigger.dev | Background jobs | TypeScript, Node.js, React |
| Grafbase | GraphQL backend | Rust, TypeScript, GraphQL |
CMS & Content
| Company | What They Build | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Strapi | Headless CMS | Node.js, React, GraphQL |
| Directus | Data platform | Vue.js, Node.js, TypeScript |
| Contentful | Content platform | TypeScript, React, GraphQL |
| Ghost | Publishing platform | Node.js, JavaScript, Ember.js |
| Automattic | WordPress, WooCommerce | PHP, JavaScript, React |
Mobile & Frontend
| Company | What They Build | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Expo | React Native platform | TypeScript, React Native, Go |
| Webflow | Visual web builder | React, TypeScript, Node.js |
| Sketch | Design tool | JavaScript, Swift, React |
Fintech & HR
| Company | What They Build | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Deel | Global payroll | TypeScript, React, Node.js |
| Remote | HR platform | Elixir, TypeScript, React |
| Airbnb | Travel marketplace | Ruby, Java, React |
Open Source & Non-Profit
| Company | What They Build | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox, privacy tools | Rust, C++, JavaScript |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Wikipedia | PHP, JavaScript, Python |
| Canonical | Ubuntu | Python, Go, C |
Other Notable Remote-First
| Company | What They Build | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | E-commerce | Ruby, Rails, React, Go |
| Elastic | Search & observability | Java, Go, TypeScript |
| Pulumi | Infrastructure as Code | Go, TypeScript, Python |
| Coder | Cloud dev environments | Go, TypeScript, Terraform |
| Customer.io | Marketing automation | Go, Ruby, React |
| Kit | Email for creators | Ruby, Rails, React |
| Dub | Link management | TypeScript, Next.js |
| Doppler | Secrets management | Go, TypeScript, React |
| Oxide | Cloud hardware | Rust, TypeScript, React |
The Tech Stack Breakdown
What these companies actually use:
| Language | Companies Using |
|---|---|
| TypeScript | 54 (79%) |
| Go | 38 (56%) |
| React | 45 (66%) |
| Python | 19 (28%) |
| Rust | 12 (18%) |
| Ruby | 11 (16%) |
How to Get Hired
Having reviewed these companies, here's what they have in common:
1. They all emphasize async communicationEvery remote-first company mentions writing skills. If you can't communicate clearly in text, you won't survive. Practice:
- •Writing clear PR descriptions
- •Documenting decisions in issues
- •Over-communicating status updates
Remote work requires discipline. Expect interview questions like:
- •"How do you structure your workday?"
- •"What do you do when blocked and your teammate is offline?"
- •"How do you stay connected with a distributed team?"
Most require 4-6 hours of overlap with your team. Check job listings for timezone requirements before applying.
4. They want to see your workGitHub activity, side projects, open source contributions—these matter more at remote companies because they can't rely on in-person impressions.
How We Keep This Updated
This list lives at available.dev/companies where you can filter by:
- •Remote policy (remote-first vs remote-friendly)
- •Tech stack (find all Go shops, all TypeScript companies, etc.)
We verify each company quarterly and remove any that:
- •Add return-to-office policies
- •Stop hiring remotely
- •Get acquired by non-remote companies
Also Available
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