50 Best Remote-First Companies Hiring in 2024

Remote work is no longer a perk - it's the new standard. But not all remote companies are created equal. This comprehensive guide covers the 50 best remote-first companies, their culture, benefits, and how to land a job with them.

What Makes a Great Remote Company?

Before we dive in, here's what separates the best from the rest:

✅ Async-first communication - Not endless Zoom calls ✅ Global hiring - Hire anywhere, not just specific countries ✅ Competitive remote salaries - Equal pay regardless of location ✅ Home office stipend - $1,000+ for equipment ✅ Strong documentation culture - Written over meetings ✅ Flexible hours - Results over hours worked ✅ Regular company retreats - Meet teammates 1-2x yearly ✅ Career development - Growth opportunities for remote workers

The Top 50 Remote-First Companies

Tier 1: Fully Remote Pioneers (100% Remote Since Founding)

1. GitLab

Size: 1,300+ employees
Team: Global, 65+ countries
Roles: Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing
Salary Range: $80K-$300K+
Benefits: No office (100% remote), home office budget, visiting grant
Culture: Handbook-first, async-first, transparent
How to Apply: about.gitlab.com/jobs
ATS: Greenhouse

Why They're Great: The gold standard of remote work. Everything is documented in their public handbook. Truly global hiring.

2. Zapier

Size: 400+ employees
Team: Global, work from anywhere
Roles: Engineering, Product, Support, Marketing
Salary Range: $60K-$250K
Benefits: $10K/year professional development, health insurance, profit sharing
Culture: No meetings Thursdays, async-first, automation obsessed
How to Apply: zapier.com/jobs
ATS: Lever

Why They're Great: Remote since 2011. Strong async culture. Generous professional development budget.

3. Automattic (WordPress)

Size: 1,800+ employees
Team: 95+ countries
Roles: Engineering, Design, Support, Marketing
Salary Range: $50K-$200K
Benefits: Home office setup, open vacation, sabbaticals
Culture: Distributed since 2005, strong open source values
How to Apply: automattic.com/work-with-us
ATS: Custom

Why They're Great: Massive impact (WordPress powers 43% of the web). True work from anywhere.

4. Buffer

Size: 80+ employees
Team: Global
Roles: Engineering, Marketing, Product, Customer Success
Salary Range: $90K-$180K
Benefits: $500/month health, $4K home office, 4-day work week
Culture: Transparent salaries, fully distributed, focus on wellbeing
How to Apply: buffer.com/journey
ATS: Workable

Why They're Great: 4-day work week. Completely transparent about salaries and revenue.

5. Doist (Todoist)

Size: 100+ employees
Team: 35+ countries
Roles: Engineering, Design, Support, Marketing
Salary Range: $60K-$150K
Benefits: 40 days PTO, 6-month sabbatical every 5 years
Culture: Async-first, calm company, no rush mentality
How to Apply: doist.com/jobs
ATS: Workable

Why They're Great: 40 days vacation. Sabbaticals. Focus on work-life balance.

Tier 2: Tech Giants with Remote Options

6. Shopify

Remote Status: Remote-first since 2021
Size: 10,000+ employees
Roles: Engineering, Product, Design, Data, Operations
Salary Range: $100K-$400K+
Benefits: $1,000 home office budget, learning budget, equity
How to Apply: shopify.com/careers
ATS: Greenhouse

7. Stripe

Remote Status: Hybrid/Remote options
Size: 8,000+ employees
Roles: Engineering, Product, Sales, Operations
Salary Range: $150K-$500K+
Benefits: Top-tier compensation, equity, professional development
How to Apply: stripe.com/jobs
ATS: Greenhouse

8. Coinbase

Remote Status: Remote-first
Size: 3,700+ employees
Roles: Engineering, Product, Design, Legal, Finance
Salary Range: $120K-$400K+
Benefits: Remote by default, crypto learning stipend, equity
How to Apply: coinbase.com/careers
ATS: Greenhouse

9. Spotify

Remote Status: "Work from Anywhere"
Size: 9,000+ employees
Roles: Engineering, Product, Design, Data, Marketing
Salary Range: $100K-$350K+
Benefits: Flexible location, parental leave, learning budget
How to Apply: spotify.com/jobs
ATS: Lever

10. Notion

Remote Status: Remote-friendly
Size: 300+ employees
Roles: Engineering, Product, Design, Marketing
Salary Range: $120K-$350K+
Benefits: Competitive comp, equity, remote flexibility
How to Apply: notion.so/careers
ATS: Ashby

Tier 3: High-Growth Remote Startups

[Listing companies 11-30 with brief details...]

11. Linear - Project management, Ashby ATS

12. Loom - Video messaging, Greenhouse

13. Webflow - No-code platform, Greenhouse

14. Figma - Design platform, Lever

15. Miro - Online whiteboard, Workable

16. Airtable - Database platform, Greenhouse

17. Calendly - Scheduling tool, Lever

18. Grammarly - Writing assistant, Lever

19. Canva - Design platform, Workday

20. Slack - Communication, Workday

21. Zoom - Video conferencing, Workday

22. DocuSign - E-signature, Workday

23. Asana - Project management, Greenhouse

24. Monday.com - Work OS, Greenhouse

25. HubSpot - CRM platform, Greenhouse

26. Atlassian - Developer tools, Workday

27. InVision - Design platform, Greenhouse

28. Twilio - Communications API, Lever

29. Datadog - Monitoring, Greenhouse

30. HashiCorp - Cloud infrastructure, Lever

Tier 4: Remote-Friendly Enterprises

[Companies 31-40...]

31. Amazon - Remote in many roles

32. Microsoft - Hybrid/remote options

33. Apple - Limited remote roles

34. Google - Hybrid model

35. Facebook/Meta - Remote options

36. Salesforce - Remote-first

37. Adobe - Hybrid/remote

38. Oracle - Remote options

39. IBM - Remote-friendly

40. VMware - Remote available

Tier 5: Remote Job Platforms & Marketplaces

[Companies 41-50...]

41. Toptal - 100% remote freelance network

42. Upwork - Remote freelance platform

43. FlexJobs - Remote job board

44. We Work Remotely - Remote-first company

45. Remote.co - Remote work resources

46. Remotive - Remote job platform

47. Working Nomads - Remote job aggregator

48. Jobspresso - Remote job board

49. Remote OK - Digital nomad jobs

50. Himalayas - Remote job search

How to Land a Job at These Companies

1. Research Thoroughly

Before applying:

Read their engineering blog
Follow company on Twitter/LinkedIn
Study their tech stack
Understand their values
Review Glassdoor/Blind

2. Tailor Your Application

Resume tips:

Highlight remote work experience
Show async communication skills
Emphasize self-motivation
Include timezone flexibility
Note home office setup

Cover letter must include:

Why this specific company
Understanding of their values
Remote work experience
Specific role excitement
How you work remotely

3. Network Strategically

LinkedIn approach:

Hi [Name],

Saw you work at [Company] as [Role]. I'm exploring [position] roles there.

Would love to learn about your experience working remotely at [Company].

15-minute chat?

[Your name]

4. Demonstrate Remote Skills

Key skills to highlight:

Written communication (share blog posts, documentation)
Async collaboration (mention tools: Notion, Linear, Slack)
Self-management (showcase projects completed independently)
Time zone awareness (experience working across zones)
Digital literacy (comfortable with remote tools)

5. Ace the Remote Interview

Preparation:

Test tech setup beforehand
Clean, professional background
Good lighting and audio
Stable internet connection
Have water nearby

During interview:

Show up 5 minutes early
Make eye contact (look at camera)
Ask about remote culture
Mention remote work experience
Share async collaboration examples

6. Apply Early

Best times to apply:

✅ Monday-Tuesday (reviewed first)
✅ First 24-48 hours after posting
✅ During company growth phases
❌ Friday-Sunday (reviewed last)
❌ During holiday season

Salary Expectations by Level

Entry Level (0-2 years)

Startups: $60K-$90K
Mid-size: $70K-$100K
Big tech: $100K-$150K

Mid Level (3-5 years)

Startups: $90K-$140K
Mid-size: $100K-$160K
Big tech: $150K-$250K

Senior (6-10 years)

Startups: $130K-$200K
Mid-size: $150K-$220K
Big tech: $200K-$400K+

Staff+ (10+ years)

Startups: $180K-$280K
Mid-size: $200K-$300K
Big tech: $300K-$600K+

Note: Includes base salary + equity. Big tech often includes significant stock compensation.

Red Flags to Watch For

❌ "Remote" but requires office presence ❌ No home office stipend ❌ Micromanagement culture ❌ All meetings, no async ❌ "Remote" only during COVID ❌ Requires specific time zones only ❌ Lower pay for remote workers ❌ No career advancement for remote ❌ Poor remote tool stack ❌ Lack of documentation

Conclusion

Landing a job at a top remote company requires:

Target the right companies for your skills
Understand their remote culture
Demonstrate remote work competencies
Apply strategically and early
Network with current employees

The companies listed above are proven remote-work leaders. They've built systems, culture, and processes that enable distributed teams to thrive.

Start with companies in Tier 1 if you're looking for the best remote experience. Consider Tier 2-3 for career growth and compensation. Tier 4-5 for specific industries or freelance work.

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