The State of Remote Engineering
2025 Edition
The software development landscape has changed substantially this year. Are engineers embracing AI or fearing it? Are developers optimistic about their careers? We answer these urgent questions and more in our 6th annual State of Remote Engineering Report.
Terminal’s latest reveals insights from thousands of software engineers on their careers, the industry, and hopes and fears about AI.
What’s inside?
The State of Remote Engineering: 2025 Edition is packed with data about software engineers and the tech industry. Featuring insights from 1,400+ global engineers, our report reveals:
Why engineers feel optimistic about their careers
How employers have embraced AI
The domains where engineers believe AI will be most helpful
Why global hiring is appealing to employers and employees alike
What’s drawing engineers to contract vs. full-time work
How to engage remote workers in a competitive climate
The State of Remote Engineering includes perspectives from software engineers of all levels in Latin America, Europe, Canada, and the United States.
Download the ReportEngineers are optimistic about careers in tech!
Even in the face of AI’s rise, economic uncertainty, and some job dissatisfaction, the majority of engineers have a positive outlook on jobs in tech. A staggering 76% would encourage college students to pursue a career path in computer science or engineering.
Most global developers overwhelmingly prefer remote work. However, US developers are an exception—40% prefer hybrid, 33% prefer in-person, and less than a third (27%) prefer remote.
Perceptions of AI’s influence on hiring are mixed, with nearly equal numbers believing it will create opportunities vs. decrease hiring.
While some engineers are optimistic that AI will create jobs (43%), nearly an equal number fear that it will lead to decreased hiring (41%), although most (59%) haven’t yet experienced that to be the case. One thing is clear, though: nearly all engineers believe AI will transform the way they work.
It’s a win-win: Global hiring is increasingly attractive for candidates and employers.
Developers outside of the US tend to have lower salary expectations than those in the US, making them appealing for organizations looking to lower costs without sacrificing quality. Still, many developers are drawn to the higher salary potential US businesses offer (84%), as well as more opportunities for professional growth and networking, and greater job flexibility.
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