Software developers are the creative brains behind computer programming. While some developers design and maintain the apps used in daily life, others are responsible for developing the underlying systems that control devices or networks.

Higher salaries and work flexibility are two of the primary advantages of a software development career. In 2019, a software developer could expect to earn just over $107,000 on average with only a bachelor’s degree—and employment in this field is expected to grow 22% through 2029.

The software development industry is ideally suited to flexible work. Because 100% of the work can usually be done online, those looking for employment in this industry can find a large variety of flexible software developer jobs, making working from home for the long-term a reality.

We’ve rounded up a list of companies in the FlexJobs database that commonly hire for remote software development jobs. The positions below offer just a sampling of the many work-from-home positions available for qualified professionals in software development.

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Companies That Hire for Remote Software Developer Jobs

1. Amazon

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Amazon is a Fortune 500 company and the world’s largest online retailer. Through its online marketplace, Amazon sells books, e-books, music, movies, furniture, household items, apparel, electronics, and much more.

Recent remote software developer jobs:

• Senior Software Development Engineer
• Solutions Architect – Public Sector
• Front End Developer

2. CrowdStrike

Founded in 2011, CrowdStrike is a worldwide provider of cloud-delivered security technology, threat intelligence, and next-generation endpoint protection. CrowdStrike serves some of the world’s largest financial institutions, healthcare providers, and energy companies.

Recent remote software developer jobs:

• Senior Cloud Workload Detection Engineer
• Senior Linux Sensor Software Engineer
• Senior Software Engineer – TechOps

3. CyberCoders

CyberCoders is a recruiting company and a division of the leading global staffing solutions firm ASGN. CyberCoders provides recruiting and staffing services for the accounting, engineering, executive, finance, legal, marketing, operational, sales, scientific, and technology industries.

Recent remote software developer jobs:

• MuleSoft Architect
• SAP Hybris Developer
• Senior Software Developer

4. GitHub

GitHub is an open-source code-hosting website, publishing service, and social networking site for programmers. GitHub services include code review, quality documentation, community management, code hosting, and project management. Since launching in 2007, the company has hosted more than 66 million projects.

Recent remote software developer jobs:

• Senior Product Security Engineer
• Security Engineer, Corporate – Security Operations
• Staff Application Security Engineer – Red Team

5. Oracle

Founded in 1977, Oracle is a cloud application and platform service company offering comprehensive, fully integrated cloud applications, platforms, and engineered methods. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Oracle is one of the largest software solutions companies in the world.

Recent remote software developer jobs:

• Senior Software Engineer
• Senior Cloud Application Software Engineer
• Principal – Senior Linux Kernel Engineer

6. Red Hat

Red Hat is a technology firm that enables communities of contributors, customers, and partners to create the best open-source technology. Red Hat offers the Linux operating system and content, server, and embedded operating systems; collaboration management applications; and database and software development tools.

Recent remote software developer jobs:

• Principal Software Engineer – Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Senior Software Engineer – OpenShift Container Storage
• Senior Software Engineer

7. Robert Half International

Founded in 1948, Robert Half International is a global professional staffing and consulting firm with eight divisions: Robert Half Executive Search, Accountemps, Robert Half Finance & Accounting, Robert Half Legal, Robert Half Technology, OfficeTeam, The Creative Group, and Robert Half Management Resources.

Recent remote software developer jobs:

• Mulesoft Engineer
• Azure Cloud Architect
• Software Engineer

8. Steampunk

Steampunk provides cloud, cybersecurity, data exploitation, DevSecOps, platform, and human-centered design (HCD) services for Federal government agencies. Some of Steampunk’s core capabilities include service and product design, cybersecurity engineering, test automation, integrated security governance, and data strategy.

Recent remote software developer jobs:

• Senior Full Stack Application Developer
• REST API Developer
• Senior Salesforce Application Developer

9. Twilio

Founded in 2007, Twilio is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and cloud communications company that provides users with a way to make and receive calls and texts using web service APIs. Twilio enables the use of VoIP, messaging, and phone services to be embedded into desktop, web, and mobile software.

Recent remote software developer jobs:

• Enterprise Solutions Engineer
• Senior Delivery and Operations Engineer
• Site Reliability Engineer

10. Twitter

Used by more than 313 million people each month, Twitter is an online social networking and news service that allows people to interact with others all over the world. Registered users can post short messages up to 140 characters, called “tweets,” on a mobile device app, SMS, or website interface.

Recent remote software developer jobs:

• Staff Software Engineer – Python Tech Lead
• Senior Software Engineer – Python
• Senior Staff Software Engineer – Onboarding

11. UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a diversified healthcare company that provides benefits services and healthcare coverage to consumers in all 50 states and in 125 countries around the world. UnitedHealth Group is composed of two business units: UnitedHealthcare and Optum.

Recent remote software developer jobs:

• Applications Developer
• Salesforce Technical Architect
• Senior Software Engineer

12. Veeva

Veeva is a provider of cloud-based software and services for the life sciences industry, with products that fall into five main categories: clinical solutions, regulatory solutions, quality solutions, medical solutions, and commercial solutions. Veeva offers a variety of consulting, training, and support services.

Recent remote software developer jobs:

• Software Engineer – Front End
• Post Implementation Manager
• Senior Technical Architect