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Remote jobs in Germany

RemoteBoard lists 951 remote jobs open to candidates in Germany today, from German companies and international employers that accept German residents. Each listing links to the original posting.

Remote jobs in Germany
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951
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$152k
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951 jobs

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Germany has a large remote job market of its own. Berlin, Munich and Hamburg are full of software companies that hire across the country, and many international employers include Germany in their European hiring.

Employment setup matters here

German employment law is detailed, so international companies tend to either employ through a local entity or an employer of record, or offer freelance contracts. Each has different consequences for social insurance, paid leave and notice periods. Ask early which applies to the role you are considering.

Language is the other practical filter. English is common inside engineering, product and data teams. Customer facing roles often need German, and the posting will say so. If you work in digital channels for German speaking markets, remote digital marketing jobs is a good place to look.

Germany sits in Central European Time, so overlap with the rest of the EU is easy and overlap with the US East Coast covers the afternoon. Wider options are listed on remote jobs in Europe. Engineers can also narrow by stack, for example remote Java jobs, which appear often at German enterprises.

Today's numbers for this search

Published salary range, middle half

$112k to $206k

From 247 listings that state pay, in USD per year

Open to applicants worldwide

197

79 added in the last 7 days

Roles by working hours

Americas 436
Europe and Africa 893
Asia Pacific 236

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Questions about remote jobs in germany

Do I need German for remote jobs in Germany?

Not for many roles at international or tech companies, which work in English. Roles serving German customers, in sales, support or legal, usually require fluent German.

Can I work for a foreign company as an employee in Germany?

Yes, if the company has a German entity or uses an employer of record. Long term freelance arrangements with a single client can raise questions about false self-employment, so ask how the company handles it.

Are German remote salaries quoted gross?

Usually as gross annual salary in EUR. Take-home pay depends on your tax class and contributions.