5+ years of experience, but struggling to land a remote job. Any advice?
Hello,
I am a software engineer from Dhaka with 5+ years of experience, mostly in backend and full-stack development. My stack includes Python, FastAPI, Reactjs, Nextjs, PostgreSQL. Secondary Stack - PHP, Laravel, Livewire, Vue, MySQL.
I've worked on enterprise SaaS platforms, production AI chatbots, IoT systems, workforce management software, and robotics projects. In university life, i lead multiple technical teams land world final.
I love handling clients, lead teams. I love to own stuff. I am committed and dedicated to the project, even i forget to eat.
I've been applying through LinkedIn, Wellfound, YC Work at a Startup, Himalayas, We Work Remotely, FlexJobs, and company career pages. Around 100-120 targeted applications so far, barely any responses. I have curated my resume, GitHub, portfolio, and detailed project case studies.
Looking for remote backend, full-stack, platform, or AI engineering roles, ideally around $1k–$1
Tk/month. Open to startups and smaller teams too.
Am I looking in the wrong places? Is being based in South Asia a major disadvantage? Should I start reaching out to founders directly? Would really appreciate advice from anyone who's managed to land an international remote role.