Remote Software Engineer Jobs in United Kingdom
Remote software engineer jobs in United Kingdom pay a median $169k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 450 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Backend, Python, AI.
These roles are open to candidates based in United Kingdom, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
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Remote software engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote software engineer is $169k per year, with most roles between $130k and $190k — across 36 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 43% from mid level ($148k) to staff ($212k) 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 software engineers
Experience mix across 450 open remote software engineer roles.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote software engineers make in United Kingdom?
The median base salary for a remote software engineer in United Kingdom is about $169k per year, with most roles between $130k and $190k — across 36 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote software engineers?
Companies hiring remote software engineers right now include Speechify, Jobgether, Mozilla, CircuitHub, Process Street, 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 software engineer job?
Across current remote software engineer postings, the most requested skills are Backend, Python, AI, AWS, API, Kubernetes. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote software engineer jobs require?
52% of open remote software engineer roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a software engineer remotely in United Kingdom?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 450 open remote software engineer roles in United Kingdom, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of November 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote software engineer jobs?
Every remote software engineer 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.