13 Fortune 500 Companies That Hire for Remote Jobs

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This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.

With over half of all employed Americans working from home due to the pandemic, businesses of all sizes — from small startups to major corporations — are hiring workers for remote and flexible jobs. And even though some companies may have employees return to the office in the coming year, many are choosing to switch to a long-term remote working model.

With companies big and small continuing to embrace remote work, we’re seeing an uptick in the number of work-from-home jobs posted on the FlexJobs database. In fact, there’s been a 20% increase in remote job postings in July 2020 compared to June.

Fortune 500 companies, in many instances, are leading the way when it comes to hiring remote workers. To help you with your work-from-home job search, we’re highlighting some of the biggest corporations in the U.S. that commonly hire for remote jobs.

1. Amazon

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Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer. Through its online marketplace, the company offers traditional books and e-books, furniture, household items, apparel, electronics, music, movies, and a vast selection of other products.

Recent remote jobs at Amazon:

  • Senior solutions architect
  • Business development manager

2. Anthem, Inc.

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Anthem is the nation’s largest nonprofit managed health care company, serving one in nine Americans. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Anthem delivers services and products that help members receive the care they need to live a healthy life.

Recent remote jobs at Anthem, Inc.:

  • Pharmacy tech II — bilingual
  • Associate medical director, oncology

3. Cisco

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Cisco is an award-winning, publicly traded global technology solutions firm. Established in 1984 by a group of computer scientists from Stanford University, Cisco has become a powerhouse of internet and communications products, services, and solutions that have revolutionized the way business is conducted.

Recent remote jobs at Cisco:

  • Customer solution assurance manager
  • Senior software engineer

4. CVS Health

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CVS Health is the nation’s largest provider of health care services and prescriptions, fulfilling over 1 billion annual prescriptions. CVS Health manages over 9,500 pharmacy stores and a thriving online pharmacy, as well as 1,100 MinuteClinic locations, to serve an average of 5 million customers every day.

Recent remote jobs at CVS Health:

  • Medical director
  • Product adviser

5. Dell

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With dozens of offices throughout the U.S. and abroad, Dell is a PC vendor widely recognized for its software, personal computers, printers, cameras, MP3 players, HDTVs and more. Employing more than 103,000 professionals around the world, Dell is regarded as one of the world’s largest technology companies.

Recent remote jobs at Dell:

  • Cybersecurity incident response analyst
  • Security program manager

6. Humana

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Representing over 13.8 million medical members nationwide, Humana is a leading health care company and the nation’s third-largest health insurance provider. Humana offers a variety of health, wellness, and insurance products and services.

Recent remote jobs at Humana:

  • Senior data scientist
  • Contact center analyst

7. Johnson & Johnson

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Founded in 1886, Johnson & Johnson’s 250 companies operate in more than 60 countries around the world. Brands include the world’s sixth-largest consumer health company, the sixth-largest pharmaceuticals company and the third-largest biologics company.

Recent remote jobs at Johnson & Johnson:

  • Software engineer
  • Manager – RIM data governance

8. JPMorgan Chase

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JPMorgan Chase is a global financial services firm and the sixth-largest bank in the world by assets, which exceed $2.5 trillion. JPMorgan Chase offers a range of services and products, including investment and wealth management, commercial banking, private equity, treasury services, private banking and more.

Recent remote jobs at JPMorgan Chase:

  • Underwriter II
  • Underwriter III – home lending

9. Novartis

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Founded in 1996, Novartis is a leading global pharmaceutical and health care research and solutions company and the world’s highest-ranking company for pharmaceutical sales. Novartis aims to improve patient lives by uncovering solutions to current medical challenges.

Recent remote jobs at Novartis:

  • Cellular therapy strategic account manager
  • Medical science liaison – oncology

10. SAP

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SAP provides clients in over 180 countries with enterprise software and services and real-time data-processing solutions to meet client needs. SAP’s solutions include analytics, application platform and infrastructure, data management, IT management, and security software.

Recent remote jobs at SAP:

  • Customer engagement executive
  • Business architect

11. Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global biotechnology product development company that offers innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive support. With annual revenues over $17 billion, Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in science.

Recent remote jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific:

  • Associate clinical supply chain manager
  • Site account representative

12. UnitedHealth Group

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Headquartered in Minneapolis, UnitedHealth Group is a health care company made up of two businesses: United Healthcare, a benefits and insurance coverage provider, and Optum, a technology and information-enabled health services provider.

Recent remote jobs at UnitedHealth Group:

  • Senior technical writer
  • Director, healthcare economics

13. Wells Fargo

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Founded in 1852 and with more than 22,000 domestic and international branches, Wells Fargo is a community-based financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgages, and consumer and business finance services.

Recent remote jobs at Wells Fargo:

  • Business liaison consultant 4 — sales and service systems office
  • Compensation and performance management — strategy consultant 3

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