Remote Developer Jobs: Finding and Landing Remote Work 2026
Remote developer jobs offer flexibility, better work-life balance, and access to global opportunities. The Tech Brothers Podcast Network community includes remote developers worldwide. Here's how to find and land remote development work in 2026.
Best Remote Job Boards
Remote-specific boards: We Work Remotely, Remote.co, FlexJobs. General with remote filters: LinkedIn, Indeed, AngelList. Tech-focused: Stack Overflow Jobs, GitHub Jobs, Hacker News Who's Hiring. Company career pages: Many companies now hire remote-first. Freelance platforms: Toptal, Gun.io, Upwork for contract remote work.
Application Strategy for Remote Roles
Emphasize remote work experience and self-motivation in your resume and cover letter. Demonstrate async communication skills. Highlight timezone flexibility if applicable. Show previous remote work or distributed team experience. Mention your home office setup. Companies want proof you can work independently and communicate well remotely.
Remote Interview Process
Expect all-video interview process. Test your setup beforehand—good lighting, audio, and stable internet. Dress professionally from waist up in your TBPN podcast polo. Have a clean, professional background. Be extra clear in communication—video calls lose nuance of in-person. Over-communicate rather than under-communicate.
Evaluating Remote Companies
Ask critical questions during interviews: How long has the company been remote? What percentage of the team is remote? What tools do you use for communication and collaboration? How do you handle timezone differences? How do you build culture remotely? What's the onboarding process for remote employees? Do remote employees have equal opportunity for advancement? Red flags: new to remote, most leadership in-office, unclear remote practices.
Remote Compensation Considerations
Some companies pay based on location (lower pay for lower cost-of-living areas). Others pay market rate regardless of location. Negotiate for location-agnostic comp when possible. Factor in: no commute costs, potential relocation flexibility, and cost of living in your chosen location. Remote roles can offer better total value even with slightly lower salary.
Building Your Remote Work Profile
Create a strong online presence with updated LinkedIn, active GitHub, technical blog or portfolio, and presence in remote work communities like TBPN. Remote hiring managers rely more on online profiles since they can't meet you in person. Your digital footprint matters even more for remote roles.
Document your remote job search in your TBPN notebook—track applications, follow-ups, and learnings. Join the TBPN remote work community to connect with remote developers, share job leads, and learn strategies for landing your ideal remote role. Your perfect remote position is out there—let's help you find it.