12 Remote-First Companies We Love: Employers Hiring Now That Let You Work From Anywhere

Updated October 2025

Key Takeaways

1. Remote-first companies are thriving — Employers like 37Signals, Doist, Atlassian, and Zapier continue to embrace flexible, distributed work models.
2. Work-from-anywhere culture is expanding — These organizations span multiple countries, offering asynchronous work options and global collaboration.
3. Employee well-being is a priority — From extended parental leave to annual retreats, generous PTO, and stipends for coworking spaces, these companies invest in their people.
4. Tech-driven flexibility — Many of these employers, including rtCamp and GitBook, provide device allowances and customizable schedules for maximum productivity.
5. Virtual Vocations connects jobseekers — Members gain access to verified remote-first job listings, resume tools, and exclusive career resources to find their ideal remote role.

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If you haven’t found a job you love yet, it might be time to look for one that gives you the freedom to work from anywhere. Believe it or not, remote-first companies are still around — whether they’ve always embraced flexibility or made the shift after COVID. You can find your next great opportunity with one of the companies below. Instead of daydreaming about the perfect match, explore this list of remote-first employers. Because maybe the real key to happiness is doing work you love, for employers who trust you to get the job done, from wherever you want to be.

1. 37Signals

Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois

Year Founded: 1999

What They Do: 37signals LLC, based in Chicago, Illinois, was founded in 1999. Initially a web design company, it shifted focus to web application development, creating products like Basecamp and Ruby on Rails. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to software development and has published several books on remote work and productivity.

Why You’ll Love a Job Here:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (and even pet insurance)
31 paid days off a year plus a 6-week paid sabbatical every three years
Four-day work weeks during the summer
6% 401(k) match and Flexible Spending Accounts
16 weeks paid family leave for primary caregivers and 6 weeks paid family leave for secondary caregivers
Initial home office setup including laptop and stipend for furniture
$200 monthly coworking space stipend

2. Doist

Headquarters: Santiago, Chile

Year Founded: 2007

What They Do: Doist is a software development company that creates apps focused on productivity. With millions of downloads of Todoist app, it’s one of the most popular digital options for people to get organized. The company also offers the Twist app, which allows remote workers to collaborate and communicate with ease.

Why You’ll Love a Job Here:

Company retreats across the globe
40-hour work week where you set your own hours and can work asynchronously
8 weeks of PTO per year
New parents receive 5 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to 13 weeks of paid pregnancy-related medical leave
They pay for your coworking space, regardless of where it is

3. Habla, Inc. (Olark)

Headquarters: San Francisco, California

Year Founded: 2008

What They Do: Habla, Inc. is the remote-first parent company of Olark, a live-chat messaging software company. Through the use of AI, Olark can communicate with customers via a bot, answering questions and cutting back on extra payroll for customer service representatives. And because Olark is 100% automated, clients have 24-hour customer service that they can tout as a benefit of their products and services.

Why You’ll Love a Job Here:

12 weeks paid parental leave, including adoption
Monthly internet and coworking space stipends
Flexible paid time off
An annual vacation bonus
Flexible remote work schedule and environment

4. rtCamp

Headquarters: Pune, India

Year Founded: 2009

What They Do: rtCamp Solutions Pvt. Ltd is a leading player in the Information Technology sector. The company specializes in enterprise-grade web applications, focusing on open-source technologies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. With a global presence, rtCamp serves Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, providing bespoke engineering solutions.

Why You’ll Love a Job Here:

Work from anywhere — a fully remote, async team spread across five countries and growing
Flexible Hours — Set your own schedule based on when you’re most productive, with the option for split shifts
Setup Support — From day one, you’re eligible for a device allowance to help cover your setup costs
Paid Leaves — Take time off as needed, including six months of maternity leave

5. Stripe

Headquarters: San Francisco, California

Year Founded: 2010

What They Do: Stripe is a company that specializes in e-commerce solutions for businesses of all sizes. With the company’s software, users can bill customers, send invoices, and manage their business more efficiently and effectively. Up until about five years ago, the company was almost all in the office, but since then, they’ve tripled the number of remote workers, making them one of the top remote-first companies in the U.S.

Why You’ll Love a Job Here:

Medical, life, and dental insurance
401(k) matching program
Flexible spending account
Mental health insurance
Fertility benefits and parental leave

6. Atlassian

Headquarters: Sydney, Australia

Year Founded: 2002

What They Do: Atlassian is an enterprise software company that helps companies get organized and down to business. It’s the creator of Trello, as well as Jira, which allows teams to track bugs and adopt agile project management practices. On top of these famed platforms, Atlassian also has a host of other products, ranging from collaboration software to cybersecurity for cloud-based applications.

Why You’ll Love a Job Here:

Monthly remote work allowance
26 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 20 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
Flexible work arrangements — flexibility for you to do your best work in a way that works for you

7. GitBook

Headquarters: Lyon, France

Year Founded: 2014

What They Do: GitBook is a French remote-first software development company that has plenty of job opportunities for U.S.-based workers. More specifically, the company designs software to help clients make professional-looking internal and external documents. With its proprietary software, novice coders and designers can develop and collaborate on docs through pre-made shortcuts, snippets, and markdown language.

Why You’ll Love a Job Here:

Dedicated budget for a home office or coworking space
Unlimited vacation time
Work remotely from wherever in the world you want to
Generous leave for new parents

8. Aha! Labs Inc.

Headquarters: Menlo Park, California

Year Founded: 2013

What They Do: Aha! Labs Inc. is the world’s #1 roadmap software company for businesses of all sizes. Through its unique platform, Aha! Labs allows users to set strategies, collaborate on projects, set timelines, crowdsource ideas, and prioritize workloads. The company also has an extendable development tool known as Aha! Develop that provides users with everything they need to write code quickly.

Why You’ll Love a Job Here:

A profit-sharing program
The ability to earn up to 200 hours a year of paid time off
A $1,000 annual stipend for educational purposes
401(k) matching program
Up to 90 days of paid parental leave

9. Upwork Global Inc.

Headquarters: Mountain View, California

Year Founded: 2003

What They Do: Freelancers know all about Upwork Global Inc. As the largest freelance marketplace on the web, Upwork pairs talented freelance workers with clients. To put the mind of clients at ease, the company often requires testing and screening of candidates so that only the top workers are available for hire. Through the easy-to-use interface, clients can find professionals in writing, IT, design, customer service, translation, sales, marketing, and more.

Why You’ll Love a Job Here:

Unlimited paid time off policy
Fertility and adoption benefits
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Matching 401(k)

10. Lumenalta

Headquarters: Woodmere, New York

Year Founded: 2000

What They Do: Clevertech Partners, LLC, doing business as Lumenalta, is an Information Technology company headquartered in Woodmere, New York, founded in 2000. The company specializes in delivering digital transformation solutions across various industries, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications. Lumenalta is known for its expertise in building cutting-edge technology platforms and providing insights on digital transformation.

Why You’ll Love a Job Here:

Flexible time — They recognize that employees on their distributed teams across the globe do their best work at different times
Family leave
Career coaching
Paid vacation
$1000 Annual Personal Development Fund for whatever helps you feel your best — from office decor to cooking classes or gym gear

11. Hopper

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Year Founded: 2015

What They Do: Hopper is a travel booking company that uses its app and website to allow users to book flights and accommodation across the globe. On average, its software saves users up to 40% while also predicting future prices with an amazing 95% accuracy. If you’re a traveler, this remote-first company is sure to be on the top of your list of potential employers.

Why You’ll Love a Job Here:

Health insurance that covers 100% of out-of-pocket expenses
Parental leave offering 100% of salary for 12-18 week for primary parents and 6-10 weeks for secondary parents
Unlimited paid time off
Company stock options

12. Zapier

Headquarters: Mountain View, California

Year Founded: 2011

What They Do: Specializing in task automation, Zapier provides integrations for web applications, enabling users to automate workflows across over 7,000 apps. The company has been a pioneer in remote work and currently employs over 800 people across 38 countries.

Why You’ll Love a Job Here:

Wellness — Every Zapien also receives two annual budgets: a Live Well Budget for physical, mental, and emotional wellness, and a Work Well Budget to support a productive, comfortable remote setup
Bonus — Zapier has a financial performance-driven bonus plan
Flexible time-off policy (most teammates take 4-6 weeks off per year for vacation and holidays)
14 weeks of 100% fully paid leave for new parents
1 annual company retreat to an awesome place

FAQs

1. What is a remote-first company?

A remote-first company prioritizes remote work as its default mode of operation, allowing employees to work from anywhere while maintaining collaboration through digital tools.

2. Are these companies hiring internationally?

Yes, many featured employers hire talent across multiple countries, offering global flexibility and time zone independence.

3. What types of jobs do remote-first companies offer?

They offer positions in software development, customer service, marketing, design, project management, and more — across various industries.

4. How can I find verified remote-first jobs?

You can explore the Virtual Vocations job board, which curates fully remote positions from trusted employers.

5. What are the benefits of working for a remote-first company?

Common perks include flexible schedules, generous paid time off, health insurance, parental leave, coworking stipends, and professional development funds.

A Remote-First Company Helping You Work From Anywhere

At Virtual Vocations, we aren’t just a company that posts 100% remote jobs. We walk the walk and talk the talk as a 100%, remote-first company ourselves. And that’s the advantage we give to you when you’re on your work from home job search. When you register for a free or paid membership, you’ll have access to tools that other job boards just can’t offer. Some of our great resources include:

A 100% remote jobs board with tens of thousands of listings
Job coaching, resume writing, cover letter writing, and a LinkedIn profile makeover
Industry-specific guides to give you the information you need
A companies database to perform research on prospective employers
A free, handy blog that discusses the latest trends and topics in remote work
The Virtual Vocations Career Center, which offers information on how to become a better remote worker and more

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