Analysis of 1,448 job listings reveals "Code Ceiling" has broken as Sales, Marketing, and Operations roles reach 53.5% of remote market heading into 2026
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / For the first time in the history of remote work, non-technical roles have surpassed engineering and technical positions as the majority of the remote job market, according to new research released today by RemoteJobAssistant.com.
Data from RemoteJobAssistant
The analysis of 1,448 active remote job listings found that 53.5% of positions are now in non-technical functions - including Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Customer Success - compared to 46.5% in technical roles like Engineering and Data Analytics.
Key findings from the report include:
The Flip: Non-technical roles (655 jobs) now outnumber technical roles (570 jobs) among categorized remote positions
Revenue Roles Surge: Sales & Marketing combined represent 27.2% of the remote market - nearly matching Engineering alone (42.6%)
Product & Design Growth: Product management and design roles account for 12.1% of remote positions, reflecting the distributed nature of modern product teams
"If 2024 was the year of the RTO mandate, 2026 will be the year of Remote Diversification," said Allison Goodlin, Product Manager at RemoteJobAssistant.com. "Companies have realized they need remote talent to sell products just as much as they need remote talent to build them. The code ceiling has broken."
The findings challenge the long-held assumption that remote work is primarily for software engineers. While Engineering remains the largest single category, the aggregate demand for business functions has quietly crossed the 50% threshold - a shift that signals new opportunities for professionals without technical backgrounds.
The research comes as major employers including Amazon, Google, and Dell have implemented return-to-office mandates, leading many to question the future of remote work. However, the data suggests the remote job market is diversifying rather than contracting.
"The 'learn to code' era of remote work exclusivity is officially over," Goodlin added. "Customer Success managers, Sales reps, HR professionals, and Operations leaders now have just as much access to location-independent careers as developers do."
The full report, including methodology and complete category breakdowns, is available at: https://www.remotejobassistant.com/research/state-of-remote-work
About RemoteJobAssistant
RemoteJobAssistant.com helps non-technical professionals find remote jobs through curated job listings and AI-powered application tools. The platform focuses exclusively on remote positions that don't require software development backgrounds, serving parents, career changers, and professionals seeking location-independent work.
Media Contact:
Allison Goodlin
Product Manager
RemoteJobAssistant.com
press@remotejobassistant.com
SOURCE: Remote Job Assistant
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