In a computer programmer work from home role, you typically have the same duties as a programmer who works in an office setting, except you complete them in a virtual or remote, home-based location. You follow instructions from a project manager, team leader, or software engineer and work to develop code and design principles, which are then converted into the software. You may work on a specific portion of software, and your coworkers may provide advice and direction for quality assurance purposes. Because you are home-based, you typically have a flexible schedule and can set your own hours.