Top 10 Tech Related Remote jobs for 2024

As we move forward in 2024, we believe that remote work will continue to grow and technology is consistently one of the leading flexible job categories where talented job seekers can find top-notch work-from-home positions. We’ve searched our database for great remote computer and technology jobs. These positions range from computer repair and website development to Internet security positions.

1. Machine Learning Engineer

Combination of data science, statistics and also software engineering. These are jobs for giga brains that are coding things like AI, ChatGPT for instance. This is not an entry level job, most people who go into machine learning also do have college degrees. However, it's not impossible to get into machine learning job without a college degeree although its certainly not an entry level job. It takes a long time to get into since consists of amalgamations of multiple understands but if you're able to do it, there can be fantastic opportunities for you around the corner. For general readers we'll give the opportunity score for this job as 8.5/10.

As per the Glassdoor, Machine Learning engineers make in range of $146K - $190K annually.

2. Full Stack Developer

This is someone who knows the both Frontend and Backend development. This is typically a non entry level job. You're going to start with one or the other. Eventually you can work your way into becoming a full stack developer where you basically know everything. We'll give this a 9/10 opportunity score.

As per Glassdoor, average salaries of full stack developer is ~$97,000/year.

3. Data Engineer

From the books, as a data engineer, you're responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining the systems and infrastructure that enable the storage, processing, and analysis of large volumes of data. Anything data related is still really hot in the current market. Typically people who go into these positions do have a college degree and something like Statistics, Mathematics and Computer Science. However, it's not impossible to get into these positions without a college degree. This is not an entry level position, You'll have to start off with lower position such as Data Analyst. We'll give this a 9/10 opportunity score.

As per Glassdoor, average salaries of data engineers ~ $115k/year.

4. Cloud Engineer

Anything cloud related is extremely hot right now. Basically, it's a software engineering for design of cloud infrastructure. Cloud is basically where you store your data outside your computer. This is one of those postions where you could get into it as a beginner and also a mid level experienced engineer. We'll give this a 10/10 opportunity score.

As per Glassdoor, average salaries of cloud engineer ~ $141k/year.

5. Product Manager

As a product manager, you're responsible for a product that a company is launching. At a more granular levels consider yourself as the CEO of the feature. Let's say apple comes out with a new product, e.g Apple house or something. You'd be responsible for every aspect of the product from the marketing, engineering, sales, design etc. You're going to be overseeing all of these different teams. This is one of those careers where you on entrepreneurship with training wheels wearing a lot of different hats and thats exactly what a CEO or a business owner has to do. This is not an entry level, you have to get some experience before you go into this. We'll give this a 9/10 opportunity score.

As per Glassdoor, average salaries of data engineer ~ $183k/year.

6. Backend Developer

Backend development is typically more complicated than frontend development. It is cumbersome to get a job at the entry level until you have some solid projects in your portfolio backing you. Everyone has their own opinions where you should get a college degree, whether you should get into bootcamp or self learning. Honestly, all of those do work. However, it is for sure that you definitely need to know your stuff before you try to get job into backend these days. The job market for software developers is currently down a little bit, there were some layoffs and they not hiring as aggressively as they use to, but this is still a very good career. We'll give this a 9.5/10 opportunity score.

As per Glassdoor, average salaries of backend developer ~ $106k/year.

7. Site Reliability Engineer

As pet the definition, a site reliability engineer ensure reliability and performance of computer systems by managing operational tasks, implementing automation and optmizing system performance. Depending on the company you work in, this is very similar to a DevOps Engineer. Typically, this is not an entry level job, usually you need some experience in either IT or Software development before applying to this postion. We'll give this a 8.5/10 opportunity score.

As per Glassdoor, average salaries of site reliability engineer ~ $134k/year and above.

8. Product Designer

Product designers take part in user research, prototyping, visualization, testing, analyzing and communicating. Product design encompasses multiple aspects of design process. Product designs can also be referred to as UX designers, UI designers, interaction designers and information architects. It is not an entry level job, you would need some experience, great design projects with strong portfolio would help a lot to get an entry level position. We'll give this a 7.5/10 opportunity score.

As per Glassdoor, average salaries of site reliability engineer ~ $90k/year and above.

9. IT Help Desk

As Information technology help desk, you would answering questions to customers as well as your fellow coworkers. Yes, as the name suggest, these questions are going to be technology related. Entry level salary as per Glassdoor ~ $57k/year, plus you could make a much more with some of years of experience down the line. It is an entry level role, you don't need any experience, college degree or any kind of certification.
We'll give this a 10/10 opportunity score.

10. Tech sales

Tech sales is an umbrella term that emcompasses a lot of different careers. However, the entry level job here is going to be Business Development represntative or sales development representative. Basically, you'll be working for a Business that sells to other various businesses also known as a B2B business. In tech sales, you're likely going to be selling software solutions. This type of sales tends to be a lot less pushy and scamy than other types of sales like used car sales for instance. The reason for that is you're forming relations with people / companies over a long peroid of time. You'll understand what their business needs and how can you help them. You don't need a college degree or previous experience and any kind of certification to get started. We'll give this a 10/10 opportunity score.

As per Glassdoor, average salaries of technology sales ~ $141k/year and even the entry level roles like business development representation make over $70k/year.