15 Companies Actively Hiring Remote Workers in February 2026

January's over. The "I'll start job searching in the new year" crowd has given up. Which means less competition for you.

I pulled data from our job board (780+ active listings) to find companies that are actually hiring right now — not just posting jobs to collect resumes.

Here are 15 companies with open remote positions for February 2026:

Entry-Level Friendly Companies (No Experience Required)

1. Concentrix

• Roles: Customer Service Representative, Technical Support
• Pay: $15-$20/hour
• Requirements: High school diploma, reliable internet, quiet workspace
• Hiring speed: 1-2 weeks from application to start
• Why apply: Paid training provided, benefits after 90 days, consistent scheduling

2. TTEC

• Roles: Customer Experience Champion, Sales Representative
• Pay: $14-$18/hour + bonuses
• Requirements: No experience needed, must pass background check
• Hiring speed: 1-2 weeks
• Why apply: Multiple clients to choose from, tuition reimbursement program

3. Liveops

• Roles: Independent Agent (Customer Service, Sales)
• Pay: $12-$25/hour (varies by program)
• Requirements: Must be 18+, US-based, have your own computer
• Hiring speed: Can start within days of certification
• Why apply: Choose your own hours, work as little or as much as you want

4. Working Solutions

• Roles: Sales Agent, Customer Service Agent
• Pay: $10-$20/hour
• Requirements: Quiet home office, dedicated phone line
• Hiring speed: 2-3 weeks
• Why apply: Flexible scheduling, seasonal opportunities

5. Transcom

• Roles: Customer Service Advisor, Chat Support
• Pay: $15-$18/hour
• Requirements: High school diploma, typing 35+ WPM
• Hiring speed: 2-3 weeks
• Why apply: Multiple shift options, benefits included

Companies Hiring with Some Experience (1-2 Years)

6. Appen

• Roles: Search Evaluator, Data Annotation, Transcription
• Pay: $14-$22/hour
• Requirements: Strong English skills, attention to detail
• Hiring speed: Project-based (can start within a week)
• Why apply: Flexible hours, work on AI training projects

7. HubSpot

• Roles: Customer Support Specialist, Implementation Specialist
• Pay: $50,000-$70,000/year
• Requirements: 1+ years customer-facing experience
• Why apply: Excellent benefits, unlimited PTO, career growth paths

8. Shopify

• Roles: Support Advisor, Technical Support
• Pay: $55,000-$75,000/year
• Requirements: 1+ years support experience, e-commerce knowledge a plus
• Why apply: 100% remote, stock options, learning budget

9. Zapier

• Roles: Support Engineer, Customer Champion
• Pay: $60,000-$90,000/year
• Requirements: Technical aptitude, excellent writing skills
• Why apply: Async-first culture, profit sharing, no meetings Fridays

10. Buffer

• Roles: Customer Advocate, Community Support
• Pay: $55,000-$70,000/year (transparent salary formula)
• Requirements: Social media knowledge, customer service mindset
• Why apply: Fully transparent company, 4-day work week, no office ever

Tech Companies Hiring Junior Developers

11. GitLab

• Roles: Support Engineer, Junior Developer
• Pay: $70,000-$120,000/year (based on location)
• Requirements: Git knowledge, problem-solving skills
• Why apply: All-remote company, comprehensive handbook, transparent culture

12. Automattic (WordPress.com)

• Roles: Happiness Engineer, Code Wrangler
• Pay: $55,000-$85,000/year
• Requirements: WordPress knowledge helpful, strong communication
• Why apply: Open vacation policy, home office stipend, distributed team across 90+ countries

Virtual Assistant & Admin Roles

13. Boldly

• Roles: Premium Executive Assistant
• Pay: $24-$35/hour
• Requirements: 7+ years admin experience (they're selective)
• Why apply: W-2 employment, benefits, work with Fortune 500 executives

14. Belay

• Roles: Virtual Assistant, Bookkeeper
• Pay: $18-$25/hour
• Requirements: 5+ years experience, US-based
• Why apply: Consistent client assignments, contractor flexibility

Healthcare & Insurance (Growing Remote Sector)

15. UnitedHealth Group / Optum

• Roles: Claims Processor, Patient Services Representative
• Pay: $17-$24/hour
• Requirements: Healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Why apply: Large company stability, benefits, career advancement

How to Apply Effectively

Don't just spray and pray. Here's how to actually get hired:

1. Apply directly on company sites — Skip Indeed when possible. Go to the company's careers page.
2. Customize your resume for each role — Match keywords from the job description.
3. Apply within 48 hours of posting — Early applications get more attention.
4. Follow up after 1 week — A brief LinkedIn message to the recruiter can help.

February 2026 Hiring Outlook

Based on our job board data:

• 780+ remote jobs are currently listed
• ~10% are entry-level (70+ beginner-friendly positions)
• Customer support remains the easiest entry point
• Contract work increased 2% from December — more flexible opportunities

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