Working with remote developers is effectively the same as working with local team members who don't come into the office. With the right setup—shared processes (sprints, dailies, retros), aligned time zones, clear availability expectations, and strong onboarding—the experience is seamless.

Communication, productivity, and integration into the team can match in-office staff, so distance (20 miles or 1,000 miles) makes little practical difference when fundamentals are in place.