WeWorkRemotely Jobs Scraper

Efficiently extract remote job listings from WeWorkRemotely.com, one of the largest remote work communities. Scrape thousands of remote job opportunities across programming, design, marketing, customer support, and more.

What is WeWorkRemotely Jobs Scraper?

The WeWorkRemotely Jobs Scraper is a powerful data extraction tool designed to help recruiters, job seekers, market researchers, and businesses gather comprehensive remote job data from WeWorkRemotely.com. This tool automatically collects job titles, company information, salaries, job types, locations, and full job descriptions across all available categories.

Why scrape WeWorkRemotely?

WeWorkRemotely is a leading platform for remote job opportunities, featuring positions from companies worldwide. By scraping WeWorkRemotely data, you can:

• Track remote job market trends - Monitor which skills and positions are in highest demand
• Competitive analysis - Analyze salary ranges and requirements in your industry
• Lead generation - Find companies actively hiring for specific roles
• Job aggregation - Build comprehensive job boards or alert systems
• Market research - Understand remote work trends and opportunities

Key Features

✅ Fast and efficient - Scrapes hundreds of jobs in minutes without using a browser
✅ Multiple categories - Access programming, design, marketing, customer support, and all other remote jobs
✅ Complete data extraction - Captures job titles, companies, salaries, descriptions, and posting dates
✅ Smart pagination - Automatically handles multiple pages to collect all available listings
✅ Structured data - Returns clean, structured JSON data ready for analysis
✅ Customizable limits - Control how many jobs and pages to scrape
✅ Proxy support - Built-in proxy configuration for reliable access

Input Configuration

Configure the scraper with these options:

Basic Settings

Field	Type	Description	Default
keyword	String	Search for jobs by keyword (overrides category)	-
location	String	Filter by location/region (works with keyword)	-
category	String	Job category to scrape (used if no keyword)	all-other-remote-jobs
results_wanted	Number	Maximum number of jobs to collect	100
max_pages	Number	Maximum listing pages to visit	20
collectDetails	Boolean	Scrape full job descriptions from detail pages	true

Available Categories

Choose from these WeWorkRemotely job categories:

• remote-full-stack-programming-jobs - Full-Stack Programming
• remote-front-end-programming-jobs - Front-End Programming
• remote-back-end-programming-jobs - Back-End Programming
• remote-design-jobs - Design
• remote-devops-sysadmin-jobs - DevOps and SysAdmin
• remote-management-and-finance-jobs - Management and Finance
• remote-product-jobs - Product
• remote-customer-support-jobs - Customer Support
• remote-sales-and-marketing-jobs - Sales and Marketing
• all-other-remote-jobs - All Other Remote Jobs

Advanced Settings

Field	Type	Description
startUrl	String	Custom WeWorkRemotely URL to start scraping
proxyConfiguration	Object	Proxy settings for reliable access

Output Format

Each scraped job contains the following data:

{
  "title": "Senior Full-Stack Developer",
  "company": "TechCorp Inc",
  "category": "Full-Stack Programming",
  "location": "Anywhere in the World",
  "salary": "$100,000 or more USD",
  "min_salary": 100000,
  "max_salary": null,
  "currency": "USD",
  "job_type": "Full-Time",
  "date_posted": "2025-12-01T10:00:00Z",
  "description_html": "<p>We are looking for...</p>",
  "description_text": "We are looking for...",
  "url": "https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/techcorp-senior-full-stack-developer"
}

Output Fields

• title - Job position title
• company - Hiring company name
• category - Job category
• location - Geographic restrictions or "Anywhere in the World"
• salary - Original salary text as displayed
• min_salary - Minimum salary amount (parsed from salary text)
• max_salary - Maximum salary amount (parsed from salary text)
• currency - Currency code (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.)
• job_type - Employment type (Full-Time, Contract, etc.)
• date_posted - When the job was posted
• description_html - Full job description in HTML format
• description_text - Plain text version of the description
• url - Direct link to the job posting

Usage Examples

Example 1: Search by Keyword

Search for specific job titles or skills:

{
  "keyword": "Python Developer",
  "location": "United States",
  "results_wanted": 50,
  "collectDetails": true
}

Example 2: Scrape by Category

Extract the latest 50 full-stack programming positions:

{
  "category": "remote-full-stack-programming-jobs",
  "results_wanted": 50,
  "max_pages": 5,
  "collectDetails": true
}

Example 3: Quick Scan Without Details

Quickly gather job links without full descriptions for faster execution:

{
  "keyword": "Designer",
  "results_wanted": 100,
  "max_pages": 10,
  "collectDetails": false
}

Example 4: Custom URL

Scrape from a specific WeWorkRemotely URL:

{
  "startUrl": "https://weworkremotely.com/categories/remote-customer-support-jobs",
  "results_wanted": 200,
  "collectDetails": true
}

Example 5: Large Dataset Collection

Collect all available jobs from a category:

{
  "category": "all-other-remote-jobs",
  "results_wanted": 1000,
  "max_pages": 50,
  "collectDetails": true
}

How to Run the Scraper

Option 1: Run on Apify Platform

1. Go to the Apify Console
2. Find the WeWorkRemotely Jobs Scraper
3. Configure your input settings
4. Click "Start" to begin scraping
5. Download results in JSON, CSV, Excel, or other formats

Option 2: API Access

Integrate directly into your applications using the Apify API:

const { ApifyClient } = require('apify-client');

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_API_TOKEN' });

const input = {
    category: "remote-full-stack-programming-jobs",
    results_wanted: 100,
    collectDetails: true
};

const run = await client.actor("YOUR_ACTOR_ID").call(input);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();

console.log(items);

Option 3: Schedule Regular Runs

Set up automated scraping to monitor new job postings:

1. Navigate to the actor in Apify Console
2. Go to the "Schedule" tab
3. Create a new schedule (daily, weekly, etc.)
4. Configure notifications for new results

Use Cases

For Job Seekers

• Automated job alerts - Get notified about new remote opportunities in your field
• Salary research - Understand typical compensation for your skills
• Company research - Identify companies that frequently hire remotely

For Recruiters

• Competitor analysis - See what similar companies are offering
• Talent sourcing - Find companies with similar hiring needs for partnership
• Market intelligence - Understand demand for specific skills

For Researchers

• Labor market analysis - Study remote work trends and patterns
• Geographic distribution - Analyze where companies allow remote work
• Skill demand tracking - Monitor which technologies and skills are most sought after

For Businesses

• Job board creation - Build aggregated remote job platforms
• Lead generation - Identify hiring companies as potential clients
• Competitive intelligence - Monitor hiring activities in your industry

Performance and Limits

• Speed: Scrapes 50-100 jobs per minute
• Scalability: Can handle thousands of job listings in a single run
• Rate limiting: Built-in delays to respect website policies
• Reliability: Automatic retries and error handling

Best Practices

1. Use appropriate limits - Set reasonable results_wanted and max_pages values
2. Enable proxy - Use Apify Proxy for reliable, uninterrupted scraping
3. Schedule wisely - Run during off-peak hours for better performance
4. Monitor runs - Check logs for any issues or errors
5. Respect resources - Don't scrape more frequently than necessary

Data Export Options

Export your scraped data in multiple formats:

• JSON - For integration with applications
• CSV - For spreadsheet analysis
• Excel - For business reporting
• HTML Table - For quick viewing
• RSS Feed - For automated notifications

Cost Optimization

Reduce costs and improve efficiency:

• Set collectDetails: false if you don't need full descriptions
• Use results_wanted to limit the number of jobs scraped
• Schedule runs at appropriate intervals instead of constant scraping
• Export only the fields you need

Troubleshooting

No Results Returned

• Check if the category name is correct
• Verify the start URL is valid
• Ensure proxy configuration is enabled

Incomplete Data

• Enable collectDetails for full job descriptions
• Increase max_pages to capture more listings
• Check if WeWorkRemotely has updated their layout

Slow Performance

• Disable collectDetails for faster scraping
• Reduce results_wanted or max_pages
• Use datacenter proxies instead of residential

Legal and Ethical Considerations

This tool is designed for legitimate business purposes such as market research, job aggregation, and competitive analysis. Users are responsible for:

• Complying with WeWorkRemotely's Terms of Service
• Respecting website rate limits and policies
• Using scraped data ethically and legally
• Not using data for spam or unauthorized purposes

Always ensure your use case complies with applicable laws and regulations, including data protection and privacy laws.

Support and Updates

This scraper is regularly maintained and updated to ensure compatibility with WeWorkRemotely.com. For support or feature requests, please contact the developer through the Apify platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How often is WeWorkRemotely updated?
A: New jobs are posted throughout the day. Schedule runs daily or weekly to stay current.

Q: Can I scrape specific companies?
A: The scraper collects all jobs in a category. Filter results by company name after scraping.

Q: What if WeWorkRemotely changes their website?
A: The scraper is regularly updated to maintain compatibility with site changes.

Q: Is there a limit to how much I can scrape?
A: Limits depend on your Apify plan. Check your plan details for specifics.

Q: Can I integrate this with my own application?
A: Yes, use the Apify API to integrate the scraper into your workflows.

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Start scraping WeWorkRemotely jobs today and gain valuable insights into the remote work market!