Wish you could work overseas? Let’s face it: Despite the Instagram-worthy exceptions, work and wanderlust don’t mix in the vast majority of traditional jobs. For every zip code agnostic remote worker, there are dozens of folks wistfully scrolling through travel hashtags back home. But don’t let the ratio get you down!
Depending on your skills and track record, there are companies that will indulge your international fantasies without you going it alone; just check out the list ahead. All of these companies have jobs around the world, with opportunities to move to offices in different cities, countries, and continents.
Start planning your great escape by checking out other great companies for working abroad!
1. GroupM
Our vision is to be responsible for shaping the next era of media where advertising works better for people.
We are WPP’s media investment group, with a mission to shape a new era of media where advertising works better for people. Our agencies - Mindshare, Wavemaker, EssenceMediacom, and T&Pm - are the front door to the advertising industry’s most advanced media strategy, innovation, and activation capabilities.
Responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media spend and the leading partner to the world’s largest media platforms, we leverage a unique combination of global scale, expertise, and innovation to connect brands with their audiences and grow their businesses.
2. BlackRock
BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a global investment manager and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients—from grandparents, doctors, and teachers to large institutions—turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. We are building a culture of innovation, curiosity, and compassion, one that enables every employee to make an impact.
3. Meta
We’re building technologies that help people connect, find communities and grow businesses. Our teams ask complex questions, solve meaningful problems and work on technologies that will help people do more in their world. More than 3 billion people use Meta technologies daily, and our innovations in AI, virtual, mixed and augmented reality technology unlock imaginative ways for people to express themselves, explore their passions or make meaningful things happen in their lives.
Building the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible. www.metacareers.com
4. Intel
Intel’s mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. By pushing forward in fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology, Intel’s work is at the heart of countless innovations. From major breakthroughs, such as self-driving cars and rebuilding the coral reefs, to things that make everyday life better, like blockbuster effects and improved shopping experiences—they’re all powered by Intel technology. With a career at Intel, you have the opportunity to help make the future more wonderful for everyone.
5. Audible, Inc.
We’re changing the narrative on storytelling. Audible is a leading producer and provider of original spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks. We’ve redefined the ways people access, discover, and share stories. The stories we tell have the ability to transport and transform everyday moments into meaningful experiences and it’s our people who make Audible’s service possible. We’re listeners, storytellers, and problem-solvers. Our perspectives and experiences power our ideas and come together in our mission to unleash the power of the spoken word.
6. Atlassian
Atlassian builds enterprise software that helps every member of every team and department stay on track, on point, and on top of their game. Atlassian develops products geared towards software developers and project managers, including its first application, JIRA, which helps track issues within a project, making it indispensable to teams around the world.
7. Udemy
Udemy is a global leader in online education. The company’s employees have built a platform on which millions of students learn from more than 150,000 courses taught by expert instructors in 65+ languages. Udemy fosters a collaborative environment where people can enhance their professional skill sets while being surrounded by motivated, passionate, and positive colleagues. As an educational company, Udemy has a rich learning culture with top-notch training sessions, unlimited access to Udemy classes, and company-wide instructional initiatives. With growing teams and offices around the world, now is a great time to join the Udemy team.
8. Hudson River Trading
HRT brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. Having built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development, HRT researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
9. Booking.com
Founded in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com has grown from a small Dutch startup to one of the world’s leading digital travel companies.
By investing in the technology that helps take the friction out of travel, Booking.com seamlessly connects millions of travelers with memorable experiences, a range of transport options and incredible places to stay – from homes to hotels and much more.
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