Remote Jobs You Can Apply for in October 2024
Netflix, Apple, Airbnb, Capital One, and more are hiring for remote roles right now—could your dream job be just a click away?
It’s officially fall, the season of cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and longer nights. But along with the changing weather, it’s also a time to reflect on your career. Are you happy where you are? Or maybe you’re ready for something different—something that gives you more freedom and flexibility. After all, working from home has its perks, and many remote workers say they’re happier and more productive than their office-bound colleagues.
If that sounds like you, we’ve rounded up some of the hottest fully remote job opportunities available this October. We’ve even included links to each company’s job portal so you can see if your future employer is waiting for you.
Netflix
You might be surprised to hear that Netflix, a company whose co-founder Reed Hastings wasn’t always a fan of remote work, has plenty of remote job openings right now. With a solid Glassdoor rating of 4.2/5, Netflix could be your next career move.
The benefits are pretty sweet too. Netflix offers 35 days of paid leave annually, and their parental leave policy is incredibly supportive. New parents are encouraged to take as much as 12 months off to care for their newborn, although most take between four and eight months. That’s one reason Netflix made the list of U.S. companies with the best parental leave policies.
Here are just a few of the remote positions Netflix is currently offering:
- Engineering Manager – ML Researcher Tooling (US)
- Security Software Engineer, Security Incident Response Team (US)
- Software Engineer – Full Stack Cloud Games Developer Tools (US)
- Data Visualization Engineer – Content & Studio (US)
- Site Reliability Engineer – Live Cloud Platform (US)
- Analytics Engineer (US)
And these are just the highlights—Netflix has dozens more remote opportunities. You can explore them all on their job portal.
Airbnb
Airbnb, the home rental giant, is no stranger to remote work. With 160 open remote roles, Airbnb’s "Live and Work Anywhere" policy has made it easier for employees to enjoy the flexibility of working from home. The company has an impressive 4.2/5 Glassdoor rating, partly thanks to this flexible arrangement.
Wondering what Airbnb’s "Live and Work Anywhere" policy looks like? It’s all about flexibility. Employees can work from home, the office, or even from another country temporarily. There’s also a focus on meeting up regularly and working in sync with the team, which makes remote work feel more connected.
If that sounds appealing, here are a few of Airbnb’s current remote opportunities:
- Android Software Engineer, Users, Listings & Platform (US)
- Backend Software Engineer, Search (US)
- Engineering Manager, Trust Experience (US)
- Frontend Web Software Engineer, Users, Listings & Platform (US)
- iOS Software Engineer, Users, Listings & Platform (US)
These are just a handful of the many opportunities. Check out Airbnb’s careers portal for more.
Apple
The idea of working remotely for the world’s most valuable company is tempting, right? Although Apple has had a rocky relationship with remote work since COVID, with some employees being asked to return to the office, there are still plenty of remote-friendly roles if you know where to look.
Currently, Apple has 77 remote jobs listed under "Home Office," which signals their remote-friendly positions. Here’s a sample:
- Platform Architect, Sales and Business Development (Texas, US)
- Detection Tooling on Apple Silicon (Washington, US)
- Technical Project Coordinator (Texas, US)
- Threat Intelligence Analyst (California, US)
Want to explore more? Apple’s job portal has even more options for remote roles.
Meta
Meta, like many tech giants, has had a love-hate relationship with remote work. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said he believes teams work better when they’re physically together, yet Meta was quick to embrace remote work during the pandemic.
As one of the largest tech companies in the world, Meta offers remote roles across multiple locations. Here’s a look at some of the positions you could apply for:
- Wearables Partnerships, Business Development (California, US & Remote)
- Data Engineering Manager, Analytics (Remote)
- Software Engineer, Infrastructure (Remote)
- Software Engineer, iOS (Remote)
Meta’s careers page has over 100 remote positions available, so you’ll have plenty of choices.
Capital One
Capital One is among the top five credit card issuers in the U.S. by market share, and it offers a relatively flexible remote work policy. While CEO Rich Fairbank leans more towards a hybrid model, there are still many fully remote jobs to choose from.
At the moment, Capital One has 29 remote roles listed. Here are a few:
- Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack (Remote, US)
- Manager, Cyber Risk and Analysis (Remote, US)
- Lead Full Stack Engineer (Remote, US)
- Manager, Offensive Security Operator, Red Team (Remote, US)
Want to see more? Check out Capital One’s careers page.
Is Remote Work Right for You?
Remote work has never been more popular, but it’s not for everyone. It requires certain skills, and not everyone is cut out for the isolation and self-discipline it demands.
Do you thrive in a busy office environment with constant interaction? If so, working remotely might feel lonely. It’s important to find ways to stay connected with people, whether through virtual meetings or in your free time. Zoom and Microsoft Teams are great for keeping in touch, but nothing beats a good face-to-face conversation when you can manage it.
Another key skill is time management. Without someone reminding you of deadlines, you need to be able to prioritize tasks and stay on top of your schedule. Problem-solving skills are essential too. Without colleagues nearby, figuring things out on your own can save time and avoid delays.
If remote work sounds like your thing, why not check out some of these job portals? You might just find the perfect fit!
