Tech Jobs in Shanghai, China

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Shanghai’s skyline of skyscrapers mirrors its booming tech sector. The city hosts the annual China International Internet Expo and the Shanghai Mobile Internet Conference, drawing global talent and investors. With 4,557 open tech listings, developers, data scientists and product managers find a competitive ecosystem fueled by strong venture capital flows and a culture of rapid prototyping.

Key players in Shanghai include Alibaba’s Shanghai HQ, Tencent’s AI Lab, ByteDance’s data center, DJI’s robotics campus, and SenseTime’s AI research hub. Fintech giants like Ant Financial and Ping An operate large Shanghai branches, while cloud giants Huawei Cloud and Alibaba Cloud maintain regional data centers. Startups in autonomous driving, health tech, and 5G infrastructure also thrive in neighborhoods such as Pudong’s Lujiazui district and Xuhui’s Xujiahui tech corridor.

Living costs in Shanghai are high: average monthly rent for a one‑bedroom in Jing’an or Xuhui ranges from ¥8,000‑¥12,000, while public transport and meals add another ¥2,000‑¥3,000. Transparent salary data helps candidates gauge whether a role’s compensation—often 20,000‑35,000 RMB a month for software engineers—covers these expenses and allows for savings. Knowing the salary band before an interview removes guesswork and speeds up the negotiation process.

Tech Risk and Controls Senior Associate

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Beijing, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

The job posting is for a Senior Associate role in Tech Risk & Controls at J.P. Morgan. The role involves managing technology-aligned aspects of Governance, Risk, and Compliance, assessing and monitoring risks, and implementing effective controls. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in technology risk management, information security, or a related field, with a focus on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation. They should also have regulatory experience, particularly with Chinese regulators, and proficient knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulations, and industry best practices.

Commodity Manager

Company: Flex

Location: Mudu, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner that helps market-leading brands design, build, and deliver innovative products. The company values diversity and inclusion, and offers a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment for its employees. It is currently looking to add a Commodity Manager in Suzhou, China, who will be responsible for managing long-term supplier relationships, negotiating costs, and implementing cost reduction opportunities.

Brand-Labelling Project Procurement Leader

Company: Schneider Electric

Location: Shenzhen, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

The Power Home & Distribution (PHD) team is seeking a Brand-Labelling Project Procurement Leader. The role involves driving new project activities and managing a supplier portfolio, offering insights into various aspects of Procurement and Business. The position typically involves managing 10-20 suppliers with 10-20M€ annual spends, focusing on the Home & Distribution division, particularly Connected Living products. Key responsibilities include conducting market intelligence, driving productivity, developing cost models, and contributing to supplier audit and development. The role is based in Shenzhen, China, and reports to the Home & Distribution Brand-Labelling Procurement Manager.

Product Analyst Intern, AI Infrastructure - 2025

Company: NVIDIA

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

NVIDIA is at the forefront of AI development, with opportunities for a Product Analyst Intern in their AI Infrastructure Software team. The role involves building metrics, managing data issues, and proposing data mining strategies. The ideal candidate should have a STEM background, data engineering experience, and proficiency in Python, SQL, and Linux. Fluency in English and passion for innovation are also required.

ANALYST I ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS

Company: TE Connectivity

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

TE Connectivity is seeking a GAS SAP System Analyst to join their Global Applications Solutions team. The role involves participating in the migration of a global SAP footprint to S/4 HANA, focusing on process simplification and standardization. Key responsibilities include determining business requirements, designing SAP-based business systems, configuring the SAP system, preparing development specifications, designing ABAP solutions, testing the SAP system, supporting data mapping from legacy systems, developing SAP batch jobs and UNIX scripts, providing local implementation team training, and offering support for the production system.

Project Manager

Company: Schneider Electric

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

The job description outlines a project management role requiring a strong technical background and application knowledge. Key responsibilities include managing project activities from initiation to closure, developing and updating the project management plan, defining and managing the project budget, resources, and schedule. The role involves leading and motivating the project team, understanding and implementing marketing requirements, managing risks and issues, and providing regular project evaluations to management. Essential skills include leadership, sense of responsibility, excellent communication skills, collaboration, self-motivation, cross-functionality, and around 3 years of project management experience.

Fund Accounting, Associate 1

Company: State Street

Location: Hangzhou, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

State Street is seeking an entry-level Fund Administrator Associate 1 for their Private Equity Fund Administration Business Unit. The role involves assisting with expense compliance and reporting functions, handling day-to-day administration, accounting, and related processes for client-sponsored investment funds. The position offers exposure to large multi-class, multi-manager, multi-currency portfolios and various instruments including derivatives. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, preferably with related work experience and familiarity with accounting systems. Strong learning ability, responsibility, teamwork, time management, and English communication skills are required.

SR QLTY & RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Company: TE Connectivity

Location: Mudu, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

TE Connectivity offers a role where you can maximize your potential by collaborating with diverse individuals to foster a safer, sustainable, and interconnected world. The Quality and Reliability Engineering Teams focus on ensuring product and production systems meet customer and contractual requirements. They design quality control systems, develop analytical methods for product reliability, and implement environmental safety programs. The ideal candidate should possess integrity, accountability, inclusion, innovation, and teamwork competencies.

North China CET Manager- Zhengzhou

Company: Pfizer

Location: Zhengzhou, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

The Regional CET Manager role involves delivering training programs directly in the field, collaborating with RMs, DMs, and MICS to develop tailored training solutions, and contributing to the Regional Manager Leadership Team. The role requires a bachelor's degree, extensive professional experience, and expertise in training and capabilities building. The manager will assess employee knowledge and HCP engagement skills, provide monthly training reports, and collaborate with key stakeholders.

GIS装配员工

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Xiamen, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

The job description outlines the responsibilities of an assembly worker in a GIS environment. Key duties include adhering to assembly guidelines, prioritizing safety, actively identifying and mitigating potential risks, obtaining necessary certifications, diligently maintaining quality records, promptly reporting issues, understanding and meeting customer requirements, collaborating with colleagues, performing routine equipment checks, managing energy consumption, and maintaining a clean work environment. The ideal candidate should have relevant training, basic energy consciousness, responsibility, good communication skills, preferably in electrical automation or mechanical manufacturing, at least 2 years of assembly experience, ability to read mechanical drawings, driving experience, and preferably technical school or vocational education.

Services Engineer

Company: Schneider Electric

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Schneider Electric Services China offers consulting services (EcoConsult), maintenance and modernization services (EcoCare), and EcoFitTM adaptation modification services to create comprehensive lifecycle service capabilities. The job involves installation, commissioning, debugging, acceptance, and troubleshooting of low and medium voltage distribution equipment, as well as digitalization, maintenance, and optimization of existing equipment. Requirements include a degree in electrical automation and communication, proficiency in instrumentation and control systems with communication knowledge, familiarity with low and medium voltage distribution systems, understanding of energy efficiency digitalization, and willingness to travel frequently within the region.

PhD Research Intern, LLM and Foundation Model - 2025

Company: NVIDIA

Location: Beijing, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

NVIDIA is seeking research interns for large language model and foundation model projects. The ideal candidate should be pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering or Electrical Engineering with a strong background in LLM, deep learning, and model compression. They will conduct research, design and implement models, optimize performance, publish findings, collaborate with teams, and potentially transfer technology to product groups. NVIDIA is known as a top employer in the tech world, valuing creativity and autonomy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Shanghai, China?
Shanghai’s tech scene offers roles such as software engineer (front‑end, back‑end, full‑stack), data scientist, machine‑learning engineer, AI researcher, product manager, UI/UX designer, cybersecurity analyst, cloud architect, DevOps engineer, and technical project manager. Companies like Alibaba, DJI, SenseTime, Tencent, and local fintech startups actively recruit these positions.
Are tech roles in Shanghai remote, hybrid, or on‑site?
While many global firms maintain a hybrid model, 70% of Shanghai tech jobs still require on‑site presence in the city’s business districts. Remote work is common for roles that rely on digital collaboration, such as data analysis or certain engineering positions, but in‑office days are often needed for team alignment and client meetings.
Which companies are the largest employers for tech talent in Shanghai?
Top employers include Alibaba Group (Shanghai HQ), Tencent Technology (Shanghai), ByteDance (Shanghai data center), DJI Innovations, SenseTime Technology, Ping An Technology, Huawei Technologies, Xiaomi Shanghai, and Ant Financial’s Shanghai office. These firms offer structured career paths and international exposure.
What salary range can I expect for tech positions in Shanghai?
Average monthly salaries in Shanghai vary by role and experience. Junior software engineers earn 15,000‑20,000 RMB, mid‑level 20,000‑30,000 RMB, senior 30,000‑45,000 RMB. Data scientists command 20,000‑35,000 RMB, while product managers range 18,000‑35,000 RMB. Salary ranges are higher in fintech, AI, and cloud sectors, reflecting market demand.
How should I prepare for relocating to Shanghai for a tech job?
Start by securing a work visa (usually a Z‑visa) and registering with local authorities upon arrival. Choose housing in districts like Jing’an, Xuhui, or Pudong for proximity to tech hubs. Learn basic Mandarin phrases for everyday tasks, attend local meetups and coworking spaces like WeWork Shanghai or Zhongguancun Innovation Park, and use the metro system to navigate the city efficiently. Keep your LinkedIn updated and reach out to alumni or recruiters who have already relocated.

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