Remote Systems Engineer Jobs in United States
Remote systems engineer jobs in United States pay a median $166k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 222 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Python, Infrastructure, DevOps.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Most in-demand systems engineer skills
MKS2 Technologies
Site Reliability Systems Engineer (Remote)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Principal Presales Systems Engineer (Remote)
Muon Space
Staff Mission Lead Systems Engineer
The Bancorp
Senior Systems Engineer, Infrastructure (Remote)
Arista Networks
Systems Engineer, SD-WAN & SD-Branch (Enterprise) (Remote)
Molina Healthcare
Principal System Engineer, AI/Cloud/Applications (Remote)
Remote systems engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote systems engineer is $166k per year, with most roles between $123k and $200k — across 57 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 47% from mid level ($130k) to principal ($191k) 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 systems engineers
Experience mix across 222 open remote systems engineer roles.
Top companies hiring remote systems engineers
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote systems engineers make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote systems engineer in United States is about $166k per year, with most roles between $123k and $200k — across 57 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote systems engineers?
Companies hiring remote systems engineers right now include Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Space Dynamics Laboratory, GDIT, Muon Space, Arista Networks, 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 systems engineer job?
Across current remote systems engineer postings, the most requested skills are Python, Infrastructure, DevOps, Linux, AI, SQL. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote systems engineer jobs require?
58% of open remote systems 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 systems engineer remotely in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 222 open remote systems engineer roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of July 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote systems engineer jobs?
Every remote systems 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.