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Remote vs Hybrid: What ML Engineers Prefer

Jan 12, 2026

Our data on location preferences across 2,400+ candidates.

62% prefer fully remote. 28% want hybrid with 1–2 days in office. Only 10% prefer onsite. Timezone overlap matters: ±3 hours from team is the sweet spot.

Companies offering "remote globally" get 3× more out-of-region applicants.

Remote vs Hybrid: What ML Engineers Prefer