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  • Been working as a Blockchain DevOps engineer in India for a while now, but lately, I’ve been thinking about switching to a remote job with a US company. I know salaries are way better there, but I have no clue how pay works for remote hires from India. Do they adjust it based on location, or can I expect US-level pay?

    Also, how hard is it to actually land one of these roles? I see alot of job posts, but I don’t know if companies are actually hiring remote DevOps guys from India or just listing them for visibility. Anyone here made the switch?

    Oh, and what’s the deal with contracts and taxes? Do I need to set up something like an LLC or just take payments as a freelancer? Kinda lost on that part.

    If you’ve done this, would love to hear how it went!

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  • Naina Grehwal

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    I’ve been working as a Blockchain DevOps engineer for a US-based company while staying in India for the past couple of years, so I can share a bit of my experience.

    First off, yes—US companies do hire remote DevOps engineers from India, but salaries vary a lot. Some pay close to US rates, while others offer more "adjusted" salaries based on location. From what I’ve seen, smaller startups and Web3 projects tend to pay better than big traditional companies because they usually don’t have rigid salary bands for different regions. Tokens and equity can also be a big part of the deal, but that’s a whole other discussion.

    Getting a remote job wasn’t exactly easy. I applied through platforms like AngelList (now Wellfound), Twitter networking, and direct referrals. A lot of US companies prefer hiring in their own time zones, so competing with LatAm engineers can be tough. But if you can prove your skills—especially in cloud automation, CI/CD for smart contracts, and security—you have a solid chance.

    As for contracts and taxes, most companies hire remote engineers as independent contractors, so I get paid in USD and handle my own taxes in India. Some people set up an LLP or register under platforms like Deel or Remote to make it smoother, but I just receive payments directly for now.

    If you’re thinking about making the switch, focus on networking, showcase some DevOps work in Web3 (even open-source contributions help), and be ready for timezone challenges. It’s worth it if you find the right role!

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