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What Does a Ruby Developer Do?

Builds web applications in Ruby, most often with the Rails framework.

A Ruby developer builds product features and APIs in Ruby on Rails — a framework prized for how quickly a small team can ship a complete application. Many well-known startups run on Rails, so the work is often close to the product.

The Rails community has an unusually strong remote culture, and Ruby roles skew toward startups and scale-ups hiring globally.

Key skills

• Ruby
• Ruby on Rails
• PostgreSQL
• REST APIs
• RSpec testing
• Background jobs

Remote Ruby Developer salary

A remote Ruby Developer typically earns $90k – $170k per year (USD base salary). The range runs roughly from junior to senior — where you land depends on experience, region, and whether the employer pays by location or uses global pay.

For how remote pay is actually set, and how to negotiate it, read our remote salary guide and offer-negotiation guide.

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