[gesman]

I used to (1996-2000) work remotely for IBM Watson Research (as a consultant).

Visiting IBM once a month or so for a few days to communicate with team.

I had rather specific rare set of skills (malware and security research and investigation experience).

Basically having rare set of skills - not necessarily in high demand - will help.

Been paid in US dollars at a higher rate than Canadian employer would pay, plus exchange rate was favorable too.

Worked in a corp-to-corp arrangement through canadian-based consulting company.