Remote Spark Jobs
Remote spark jobs pay a median $168k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 1,734 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Spark, Python, SQL.
Most in-demand spark skills
Sigmasoftware2
Principal Data Platform Engineer
Sigmasoftware2
Senior Data Scientist
Sigmasoftware2
Senior Data Engineer
Mission Lane
Principal Data Scientist, Operations
Workday
Analytics Software Engineer (US Federal) (Remote)
Remote spark salary
The median base salary for a remote spark is $168k per year, with most roles between $150k and $190k — across 68 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 143% from internship ($61k) to manager ($148k) 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 sparks
Experience mix across 1,734 open remote spark roles.
Top companies hiring remote sparks
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote sparks make?
The median base salary for a remote spark is about $168k per year, with most roles between $150k and $190k — across 68 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote sparks?
Companies hiring remote sparks right now include General Motors, Atlassian, Databricks, Sigmasoftware2, Cloudera, 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 spark job?
Across current remote spark postings, the most requested skills are Spark, Python, SQL, AWS, Machine Learning, AI. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote spark jobs require?
56% of open remote spark roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a spark remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 1,734 open remote spark roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of September 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote spark jobs?
Every remote spark 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.