Looking for remote jobs in France for English speakers? Remote work is common in French tech. On France Dev Jobs on 16 October 2026, 575 English-speaking tech jobs were fully remote, about a third of all jobs on the board, and another 352 were hybrid. Most posted salaries for remote roles ran from €47k to €165k a year. In French, remote work is called télétravail. It is set by a company agreement, a company charter or your own contract, and your employer must cover its costs.
This guide covers where the remote jobs are, what “remote” means in a French job ad, your rights under French law, and the rules if you want to work from another country. Rules come from Service-Public, the official French government information site, and from CLEISS, the French body for international social security. They change, so check the linked pages. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.
The short answer
- 575 fully remote jobs and 352 hybrid jobs were live on France Dev Jobs on 16 October 2026, out of about 1,740 (remote jobs, all jobs).
- “Remote” in an ad usually comes with a scope: France only, EU or worldwide. Read it carefully.
- French law lets companies set télétravail through a collective agreement or a charter, or simply by agreement with you. Your employer must pay the costs of the equipment you need (Service-Public).
- Working from another EU country can move your social security there once it reaches 25% of your working time, unless an exception applies (CLEISS).
- A remote job with a French employer doesn’t give you a right to live in France. If you need a permit, the usual Talent rules apply.
How many tech jobs in France are remote?
From our October 2026 report, based on the 1,739 jobs live on 15 October 2026:
| Workplace | Jobs on France Dev Jobs |
|---|---|
| Fully remote | 581 (33%) |
| Hybrid | 352 |
| On-site | 805 |
A day later, on 16 October 2026, the remote jobs page listed 575 jobs, with only 1% mentioning visa sponsorship. Job counts change every day as ads open and close.
What “remote” means in the ad
Ads on France Dev Jobs show the remote scope the employer gives. On the first page of remote jobs on 16 October 2026 we saw:
- Remote (France): you must live in France, usually because you are hired on a French contract and payroll.
- Remote (EU): you can live in an EU country. The employer may hire you through a local entity, an employer of record or a French contract with the cross-border rules below.
- Remote (worldwide): rarer. Ask whether it is an employment contract or a contractor (freelance) arrangement.
If the ad doesn’t say, ask before you apply. “Remote” can also mean “remote within a time zone” or “remote with a monthly visit to Paris”.
Hybrid jobs
Hybrid roles mix office days and télétravail days. The number of home days is set in the company’s agreement, charter or your contract, so ask for it. Most jobs on our board, hybrid or not, are in Paris (56%). For the city choice, see Paris vs Lyon vs Toulouse for developers.
Fully remote French jobs: who hires
Remote roles on our board come from French scale-ups and from international companies that hire across Europe. Some examples on 16 October 2026 included Mozilla, Sardine, Supabase, n8n, Speechify and Keyrock. Browse the current list on remote jobs.
Télétravail under French law
How télétravail is set up
According to Service-Public:
- Télétravail can be set up by a collective agreement or a charter drawn up by the employer. Without either, you and your employer can agree on it directly. A written agreement, such as a contract clause, is recommended.
- In companies with more than 50 employees, the works council (CSE) must be consulted first.
- In exceptional circumstances, such as an epidemic, the employer can impose télétravail.
Can your employer refuse?
- Without an agreement or charter, the employer can refuse télétravail without giving a reason.
- With an agreement or charter, if your job is eligible, the employer must explain a refusal.
- For workers with a disability or employees caring for a relative, the employer must always explain a refusal.
You can also refuse to switch to télétravail, and that refusal isn’t a reason to end your contract.
Your rights as a teleworker
- The same rights as colleagues in the office: training, health and safety, and access to company benefits.
- Equipment: for home working, the employer provides, installs and maintains the equipment you need, if your electrical installation and workspace are suitable.
- Costs: the employer covers work-related costs, either by repaying your actual costs or with a flat allowance (indemnité forfaitaire). Ask which one your company uses.
- Accidents: an accident at your télétravail location during working hours is presumed to be a workplace accident.
- Commuting: your employer still pays half of a public transport subscription (annual, monthly or weekly), not single tickets (Service-Public).
All from Service-Public unless stated.
Meal vouchers and télétravail
If your company gives meal vouchers (tickets restaurant) to office staff, check how it treats télétravail days in its policy. Our guide to French job offers explains meal vouchers and other benefits.
Working remotely from another country
This is where remote jobs get complicated. Three questions matter: social security, tax and immigration.
Social security inside the EU
For someone who works for a French employer while living in another EU or EEA country or Switzerland, CLEISS explains the rules (CLEISS):
- If télétravail in your country of residence reaches 25% or more of your working time or pay, you are generally insured in your country of residence, not in France.
- A framework agreement, in force since 1 July 2023, lets you stay under the employer’s country system if you telework less than 50% of your time from your country of residence, and both countries have signed it. It lasts up to 3 years and is renewable. The employer’s country issues an A1 form.
- 23 countries had signed it, including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Portugal, Ireland and Switzerland. The list changes, so check before you start.
- Fully remote work from another EU country (100%) is outside the framework agreement, so the 25% rule applies.
Tax
Income tax depends on where you live and on tax treaties. Working from abroad for a French employer can make you taxable in your country of residence. Talk to the tax office of both countries or an adviser before you move. For French taxes, see tax basics for tech workers in France.
Immigration
A remote job with a French company doesn’t give you a right to live in France, or in any other EU country. If you are not an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen:
- To live in France while working for a French employer, you need a residence permit, usually a Talent card. See Talent Passport salary thresholds.
- To live elsewhere, you need that country’s permit.
“Remote (France)” jobs generally expect you to already have the right to live and work in France. If you need sponsorship, look at jobs you can apply for from abroad and visa sponsorship jobs.
How to find remote developer jobs in France
- Filter by workplace. Our remote jobs page lists fully remote roles; the all jobs page has a workplace filter for hybrid.
- Check the scope (France, EU or worldwide) and the contract type (French employment or freelance).
- Ask about the télétravail policy for hybrid roles: how many days, and whether you can change it later.
- Ask about the costs: equipment, internet and a flat allowance.
- Check the salary: remote roles on our board had posted salaries from €47k to €165k a year. Work out the net with the salary after tax calculator.
- Read the contract before you sign: French employment contracts explains the trial period and notice.
Frequently asked questions
Are there remote jobs in France for English speakers?
Yes. On 16 October 2026, France Dev Jobs listed 575 fully remote tech jobs at companies where English is the working language, about a third of all jobs on the board. Most posted salaries ran from €47k to €165k a year. Many are open to people living in France, and some to people anywhere in the EU.
What does télétravail mean?
Télétravail is the French word for remote work or working from home. Under French law it can be set up by a collective agreement, a company charter or an agreement between you and your employer, and teleworkers have the same rights as office staff.
Can I work fully remote for a French company from another country?
Sometimes. It depends on the employer and the country. Inside the EU, working 25% or more from your country of residence usually moves your social security there, unless the framework agreement applies (less than 50% and both countries signed). Tax and immigration rules also apply, so check before you move.
Does my employer have to pay for my home office in France?
Your employer must provide, install and maintain the equipment you need for télétravail, and cover work-related costs, either by repaying actual costs or with a flat allowance. Ask how your company does it.
Can my employer refuse télétravail in France?
Yes, but the rules depend on the company. If there is no agreement or charter, the employer can refuse without a reason. If there is one and your job is eligible, the employer must explain a refusal.
Does a remote job let me move to France?
No. A remote job doesn’t give a right of residence. Non-EU citizens need a residence permit, usually a Talent card with a salary of at least €39,582 a year or €59,373 for the EU Blue Card in 2026 (Service-Public).
Related guides and jobs
- France tech job market 2026
- How to get a tech job in France without speaking French
- Browse remote jobs, jobs in Paris and jobs you can apply for from abroad
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Telework, tax and social security rules change. Check the official pages linked above and your company’s policy.