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.

手机销售经理

Company: Lenovo

Location: Nanjing, China

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Lenovo, a global technology powerhouse, is seeking a strategic professional for a role involving overall sales achievement and retail competitiveness in the mobile product sector. The role requires formulating sales strategies, building retail systems, analyzing market needs, and enhancing team capabilities. The ideal candidate should have mobile industry experience, strong understanding and communication skills, negotiation abilities, and stress management capabilities.

日语数字化转型项目经理

Company: Lenovo

Location: Dalian, China

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Lenovo, a global technology powerhouse, is seeking a Project Manager (DT Project Management Sr. Specialist) to plan, execute, and finalize projects within budget and strict deadlines. The role involves defining project scope, developing plans, managing resources, and ensuring timely delivery. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, proven project management experience, strong organizational skills, client-facing abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Project and Planner. Fluency in English and Japanese is required.

混合云财务分析

Company: Lenovo

Location: Beijing, China

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Lenovo, a global technology powerhouse, is seeking a finance professional with extensive experience in cost management, financial analysis, and risk control. The role involves establishing and implementing financial accounting and control systems, budgeting, sales process management, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have a degree in finance, economics, or related fields, with at least 5 years of finance experience and 2 years in cloud service cost finance. Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and SAP is required, along with excellent organizational, communication, and team collaboration skills.

Consulting Manager

Company: Visa

Location: Beijing, China

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Visa, a global leader in payments and technology, is seeking a Manager for its Consulting and Analytics (VCA) practice in Asia Pacific. The role involves providing strategic consulting services to clients, focusing on areas like analytics, credit card product development, risk management, and customer experience. The Manager will lead proposals, shape solutions, and deliver projects, collaborating with team members and clients to drive growth and profitability. Key responsibilities include leading and finalizing proposals, shaping solutions for complex opportunities, and defining project scope. The role requires strong analytical skills, team orientation, excellent presentation skills, and experience in consumer financing or business consulting. Visa offers a hybrid work model, with employees expected to be in the office 2-3 days a week. The candidate will gain diverse experience in the payments industry and have a positive impact on Visa's business, stakeholders, and community.

Athlete III

Company: NIKE, Inc.

Location: Guiyang, China

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Nike, since its first pair of running shoes, has consistently provided inspiration and innovative technology to athletes worldwide, building a global sports kingdom. With over 270 direct-operated stores and e-commerce platforms in China, including Nike.com, Tmall Nike official flagship store, Tmall Jordan official flagship store, Nike.com.hk, and the SNKRS mobile app, Nike's retail team continuously creates unprecedented consumer experiences and touching moments by understanding consumer needs and maintaining constant dialogue and sharing. At Nike, employees are not just offered a job, but an unextinguishable innovative passion and a significant, unforgettable experience. Nike invites individuals with vision, capability, dreams, and potential to join their direct-operated retail business department. The role involves participating in daily store operations, achieving sales targets, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should be communicative, service-oriented, energetic, and passionate about sports, enjoy learning, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high efficiency and flexibility for retail scheduling.

Sr. Technical Support Specialist

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Dec 19, 2024

The job posting is for an experienced LC-MS & ECDS Technical Support Specialist in Shanghai. The role involves providing technical solutions to service engineers, collaborating with the global team to resolve complex issues, localizing after-sales support for new products, and improving instrument quality. Key qualifications include a degree in Chemistry or related field, at least 5 years of experience with LC-MS & ECDS, strong technical support and maintenance experience, proficiency in Chinese and English, and excellent problem-solving skills.

(高级)医药代表 /(资深)产品专员

Company: Novartis

Location: Shangqiu, China

Posted Dec 19, 2024

The Sales Representative is a key driver of customer interactions and sales performance, embodying our customer experience approach. They build deep relationships with customers and healthcare professionals, providing value that drives ethical and compliant growth. Key responsibilities include driving competitive sales growth, identifying high-potential customers through data analysis, enhancing sales performance via positive customer experiences, engaging and building relationships, conducting value-oriented conversations, personalizing customer engagement journeys, fostering long-term collaboration, delivering memorable customer experiences, developing deep customer insights, gathering business insights, acting on customer feedback, creating dynamic account and interaction plans, sharing customer insights with internal stakeholders, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet unmet customer and patient needs. The role requires strong sales skills, customer insights, communication, influence, conflict management, negotiation, technical skills, account management, cross-functional coordination, healthcare knowledge, commercial excellence, ethics, and integrity.

Winding Operator ( Intern, 线圈绕线工(实习生))

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Chongqing, China

Posted Dec 19, 2024

The job involves coil winding work, including material preparation, wire and insulation installation, and quality control. The role requires adherence to safety regulations, timely reporting of security risks, and proper use of equipment. A serious and meticulous work attitude, along with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative, is expected. The candidate should have a junior college degree or above, knowledge of mechanical image reading, and good task execution, communication, and teamwork skills. The role involves working on three shifts and holidays, and requires good health with no related work contraindications.

Senior Sales Engineer

Company: Schneider Electric

Location: Beijing, China

Posted Dec 19, 2024

The job description involves primarily overseeing sales of industrial automation products and solutions in Shandong and surrounding areas, managing projects and clients in the target region, and maintaining existing local customer relationships. The role also includes project-based sales work to establish local ecosystems and promote integration of industrial automation systems. Collaboration with other regional teams is required to secure project qualifications. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree or higher in an automation-related field, at least 6 years of experience in industrial automation project sales, preferably with digital and intelligent manufacturing sales experience. Strong communication skills, enthusiasm for sales, and the ability to adapt to high-intensity travel schedules are required. This is a full-time position.

PTP Intern

Company: Aptiv

Location: Mudu, China

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Aptiv, a company dedicated to shaping the future of mobility, is seeking a candidate for SAP system supplier invoice processing. The role involves tracking long-term receipts, supplier reconciliation, and analysis of fare differences. Aptiv offers an inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth, a focus on safety, and supportive resources. The ideal candidate should have a college degree in finance or accounting, proficiency in financial software, and strong communication skills.

Programmer Analyst

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Guangzhou, China

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Thermo Fisher Scientific is offering a job opportunity for a bioinformatics programmer. The role involves performing programming tasks, transferring data across systems, generating reports, and preparing clinical trial datasets. The successful candidate will work on a study team, consult with researchers, and develop customized codes. Key skills required include proficiency in programming languages, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication. The company provides competitive remuneration, healthcare benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Thermo Fisher Scientific values diversity and promotes a culture of integrity, intensity, innovation, and involvement.

Project Manager

Company: Wipro

Location: Guangzhou, China

Posted Dec 19, 2024

The role involves managing project delivery, ensuring seamless operations, and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities include deploying optimal project structures, creating quarterly project charters, ensuring compliance with SLAs, conducting audits, managing client relationships, and driving operational excellence through automation and innovation. The role also involves talent pipeline creation, team management, performance management, and stakeholder interaction.

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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