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Ruby on Rails Development

$104K - $143K/yr

Remote Ruby on Rails Development Ruby and Rails Mastery: Expert in Ruby programming and Rails ... CI/CD Experience: Experienced in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Agile Practices:

Ruby on Rails Developer

New York, NY · Remote

$100K - $165K/yr

Creating and maintaining servers on AWS * Integrating with utility company APIs in the developing ... Officer REMOTE WORK Up to 20% of the time TRAVEL Travel not required VISA Candidate visas are ...

... fully remote environment. Responsibilities : • contribute to building and maintaining web ... Required : • 4+ years of Ruby on Rails experience • Strong understanding of Git/source control ...

Ruby on Rails Developer (Remote)

Berkeley, CA · Remote

$104K - $143K/yr

Basic Linux VPS maintenance (DigitalOcean, etc.) * Hybrid mobile apps (Turbolinks 5, etc.) not required, but a bonus Note: if you're mainly into Node.js or some other stack and dabbled with Rails in ...

This is a remote position. Residency Requirement: Candidates MUST have lived in the U.S. for at ... Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and well-tested backend integrations within the Rails ...

Sr/Staff Data Scientist (Remote - US)

TX · On-site +1

$165K - $300K/yr

Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of data pipelines to uphold data quality and precision ... At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills ...

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How much do remote railroad signal maintainer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote railroad signal maintainer in the United States is $73,848.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $90,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote railroad signal maintainer?

Remote Railroad Signal Maintainers are specialized technicians responsible for ensuring that railroad signaling systems function correctly, often monitoring and troubleshooting these systems remotely. They handle the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of signal equipment, such as switches, lights, and crossing signals, to guarantee safe and efficient train movement. With advancements in technology, many of their tasks can be performed off-site using remote monitoring tools, but some on-site work is sometimes required for repairs or upgrades. They play a crucial role in preventing accidents and maintaining the safety and reliability of rail transport.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote railroad signal maintainer?

To thrive as a Remote Railroad Signal Maintainer, you need a solid understanding of electrical systems, troubleshooting skills, and typically a high school diploma or technical certification in electronics or a related field. Familiarity with railroad signal control systems, diagnostic tools, and compliance with FRA regulations is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are key soft skills for this role. These skills ensure the safe, reliable operation of railway signaling equipment, minimizing service disruptions and maintaining safety standards.

What is the difference between Remote Railroad Signal Maintainer vs Remote Railroad Track Inspector?

AspectRemote Railroad Signal MaintainerRemote Railroad Track Inspector
CertificationsSignal system certifications, electrical knowledgeTrack safety certifications, inspection training
Work EnvironmentSignal control centers, remote monitoringRailroad tracks, field inspections
Employer & Industry UsageRailroads, transit agenciesRailroads, infrastructure companies

The Remote Railroad Signal Maintainer primarily focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting signal systems remotely, ensuring safe train operations. In contrast, the Remote Railroad Track Inspector conducts field inspections of tracks to identify safety issues. Both roles require specialized certifications and are essential for railroad safety, but they differ in work environment and daily tasks.

What are some common challenges faced by remote railroad signal maintainers, and how can they be addressed?

Remote Railroad Signal Maintainers often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting complex signal systems without immediate on-site support, coordinating maintenance schedules across multiple locations, and ensuring compliance with strict safety regulations. To address these, maintainers typically rely on robust remote diagnostic tools, clear communication protocols with dispatch and engineering teams, and ongoing training to stay updated on the latest technologies and safety standards. Building strong relationships with local field personnel also helps in resolving issues efficiently.
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Infographic showing various Remote Railroad Signal Maintainer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,848 per year, or $35.5 per hour.

Ruby on Rails Engineer w/ front-end skills (Remote)

Decile Group

Palo Alto, CA • Remote

$60K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Decile Group (https://decilegroup.com) is transforming venture capital into a force for good in the world. We are working to launch 1,000 next-generation venture capital firms by 2025, changing the face of venture capital. We run VC Lab, the leading venture capital accelerator worldwide and operate the Decile Hub platform, reducing the barriers of entry for next generation investors to launch and grow meaningful early-stage investment firms.
 
We are looking for a an experienced Ruby on Rails developer with an emphasis on front-end development to join our team. Read more about the VC Lab tech team here: https://github.com/VCLab-Inc/Engineering
 
The ideal dev is self-motivated with real-world experience and there is no question in your mind that you could take an idea and turn it into a functional and beautiful product. You don’t need a fancy degree, a certain number of years of coding experience, or big tech experience -- but you do need to be a nice person and a good communicator.
 
Basic requirements:
- You'll be expected to complete a Rails coding challenge as part of the interview process (everybody on the team has done well on it).
- You must live and work within a few time zones of Pacific (California) time. We are on zoom and slack a lot.
- You must be able to own a project and work directly with people who will use your tools.
- You need to have above average skills on the front end
 
If you're motivated to be more, and better, than you are today, if you're not afraid to work with proven, highly skilled people who will ask for your best, to advance a worthy cause, in a fast-paced environment, with a lot of growth opportunity -- then you're a good fit for Decile Group. 
 
And we want to work with you too! 
 
Who do you want to work with?
  • The Decile Group tech team is fully remote
  • We offer competitive salary + equity
  • Our mission is to improve the world by increasing equality and diversity for startup funding
  • We work with an open source tech stack, primarily Ruby on Rails
  • Our leadership is deeply experienced, having been involved in multiple rocketship unicorn success stories.
  • Mentorship to help you reach your potential
  • Mentorship opportunities to help _others_ reach _their_ potential
  • Silicon Valley scalability
What skills do you need? The soft stuff:
  • You are comfortable and confident on the front-end
  • You can take a project from idea to implementation without a lot of oversight
  • You are a good communicator in both written and spoken English
  • You have learned _a lot_ of lessons and solved _a lot_ of problems in your career
  • You can work in the Pacific (California) time zone
  • You aren't afraid of a fast paced environment where there is more to do than time to do it
  • You are willing to complete a code challenge as part of the interview process
What skills do you need? The tech stuff:
  • 3+ years of coding experience, emphasis on front-end (turbo, hotwire, stimulus, tailwind)
  • Ruby on Rails or another open source stack
  • JavaScript
  • Tailwinds or another CSS library
  • AWS or Google Cloud
Depends greatly on level of experience
About VC Lab
VC Lab is a well-funded silicon valley startup whose mission is to help launch 1,000 new venture funds all around the world, with a particular focus on diversity and sustainability. If you think that the ability for worldwide startups to raise capital is important to advance humanity's most important goals, then VC Lab might be a good fit for you.
 
To apply
Submit your resume. If you look like a good fit for the team, you'll be invited to take a code challenge. Only ~10% of applicants are invited to take the code challenge. Based on the results of your code challenge, you may be invited to interview. If you’re not comfortable doing a code challenge project, then you’re not a good fit.
 
We look forward to working with you!
 

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