Remote Kafka Jobs
Remote kafka jobs pay a median $180k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 2,235 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
EquipmentShare
Senior Software Engineer (Remote)
Grafana Labs
Staff Backend Engineer, Databases (Remote)
Grafana Labs
Staff Backend Engineer, Databases (Remote)
AHEAD
Principal Observability and Reliability Architect
New Fire Global
Senior Full Stack Engineer
New Fire Global
Senior Frontend Engineer
Maxar Technologies
Senior Systems Engineer (Remote)
Remote kafka salary
The median base salary for a remote kafka is $180k per year, with most roles between $148k and $210k — across 67 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 20% from mid level ($142k) to manager ($170k) 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 2,235 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 $148k and $210k — 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 Miratech, knowmad mood, WEX, CodeRoad, Grafana Labs, 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, Backend, Kubernetes, Java. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote kafka jobs require?
55% 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 2,235 open remote kafka roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of September 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.