Remote Kafka Jobs
Remote kafka jobs pay a median $180k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 2,376 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Kafka, AWS, Python.
Most in-demand kafka skills
Porch Group
Staff Engineer, Insurance Platform
Adobe: Creative, marketing and document management solutions
Machine Learning Engineer, AI Foundations
prisonfellowship
Enterprise Application Architect
iriumspain
Java & Angular Developer
trilogyinnovations
Senior Software Developer - Backend
Unity
Senior Machine Learning Developer, Advertiser Growth
Unity
Machine Learning Developer, Advertiser Growth
Solution Design Group
Software Engineer
Rula
Staff Software Engineer, Trust & Safety (Remote)
Rula
Senior Software Engineer, Provider Services (Remote)
Remote kafka salary
The median base salary for a remote kafka is $180k per year, with most roles between $156k and $206k — across 67 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 231% from mid level ($74k) to principal ($245k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Who's hiring remote kafkas
Experience mix across 2,376 open remote kafka roles.
Top companies hiring remote kafkas
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote kafkas make?
The median base salary for a remote kafka is about $180k per year, with most roles between $156k and $206k — across 67 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote kafkas?
Companies hiring remote kafkas right now include knowmad mood, Encora, Snowflake, phData, SentinelLabs, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote kafka job?
Across current remote kafka postings, the most requested skills are Kafka, AWS, Python, Kubernetes, Backend, SQL. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote kafka jobs require?
60% of open remote kafka roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a kafka remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 2,376 open remote kafka roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of June 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote kafka jobs?
Every remote kafka job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.