Remote roles open to Germany-based candidates — companies hire remote, but you must be based in Germany. Updated hourly.
Remote jobs in Germany: what to know
Germany is Europe's largest remote-work market, with a deep tech sector spanning Berlin startups, Munich and Frankfurt corporates, and a wide network of remote-first and hybrid employers across the country. Engineering, product and data roles dominate, and English-only roles are common at international companies and startups even outside the big hubs.
Jobs on this page are open to Germany-based candidates. Remote style ranges from fully remote within Germany to hybrid with office days in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne or Frankfurt. For EU candidates the market is especially open — check each original posting for language and residence requirements.
Open roles · live
4,417 remote jobs hiring candidates in Germany — 1,766 companies, updated hourly
Typical salary · live
$45k–$82k (median $60k, 716 postings disclose pay)
Work from anywhere · live
2,677 roles (2% of the index) have NO country restriction — open to candidates in Germany too
Hiring most · live
mercor (211) · Jobgether (145) · Bjak (55)
Typical roles
Software engineering, product, data, DevOps, design, SRE
Remote style
Large remote-first scene; many hybrid roles in big hubs
Language
English-only roles common; German needed for many local roles
Pay style
Advertised in EUR; often annual gross salary
EU access
EU/EEA nationals can work freely; others need a visa
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak German for remote jobs in Germany?
Not always — English-only roles are common, especially at startups and international companies based in Berlin and other hubs. Many local market roles and some customer/client-facing positions require German. Each listing states the language requirement.
Are remote jobs in Germany fully remote or hybrid?
Both. Germany has a strong remote-first startup scene with fully remote roles, plus many hybrid arrangements in the larger cities. The original posting specifies the arrangement.
Can I work remotely in Germany as a non-EU citizen?
Yes, but you generally need a work/residence visa or the EU Blue Card, which an employer supports. EU/EEA nationals can work without a permit. Freelance remote work has separate rules — review current immigration guidance.
How much do German tech jobs pay?
German tech salaries are competitive across Europe. Senior engineering roles commonly range from €70k-€110k+ annually; Berlin tends to pay somewhat less than Munich or Frankfurt. Pay is usually quoted as annual gross salary.
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