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.

FF Order Handing

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Xiamen, China

Posted Dec 04, 2024

The job description involves working on order quotations, creation, confirmation, and book-in on SAP system. This includes tasks like maintaining order type and handling details, pre-cal maintenance, final PO follow-up, and monthly shipping document preparation. The role also encompasses billing, invoicing, report testing, CoO submission, and CCRP cases coordination. The candidate is expected to uphold Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, demonstrating a high ownership attitude, proficiency in English, and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

2025 China Seasonal Internship Program - Payments

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Lanzhou, China

Posted Dec 04, 2024

J.P. Morgan's 2025 China Seasonal Internship Program offers a 6-month opportunity for interns to gain hands-on experience in global payments and cash management. The program includes training, mentorship, and engagement on challenging projects. Interns will work with top professionals, learn from product, strategy, or client coverage teams, and have opportunities to network with industry leaders. Successful interns may receive a full-time offer to join the Payments rotational analyst program. The role requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and fluency in English.

Quantitative Risk, Officer

Company: State Street

Location: Hangzhou, China

Posted Dec 04, 2024

State Street is seeking a strong quantitative modeler to join their team in Hangzhou, China as an Officer and Credit Risk Modeler. The role is part of the Centralized Modeling, Analytics and Operations Group within Enterprise Risk Management's Financial Risk Organization. The successful candidate will develop credit risk models, review and enhance methodology, and work closely with model governance, Corporate Audit, and Financial Regulatory Assurance. State Street values a strong analytical and quantitative mindset, leadership skills, organizational strengths, confidence, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in statistics or econometrics, strong programming skills in Python/R/SAS/C/C++/SQL, and experience in credit risk modeling in the financial industry. State Street offers a wide range of benefits, including paid time off, social security, housing fund, and supplementary commercial medical insurance.

(高级)医药代表 /(资深)产品专员

Company: Novartis

Location: Ningbo, China

Posted Dec 04, 2024

The Sales Representative is the primary driver of customer interaction and sales performance. They represent our customer experience method, building strong relationships to create value for customers and patients in a compliant and ethical manner. The role involves visiting target customers, participating in academic promotion events, improving customer service quality, and timely execution of reporting systems. They also actively participate in compliance projects, setting an example for compliance culture. Advanced roles like Senior Medical Representative, Product Specialist, and Senior Product Specialist require additional tasks such as assisting new reps, promoting diversity and equal employment opportunities, and adhering to relevant regulations in healthcare institutions. Novartis is committed to creating an excellent, inclusive work environment and diverse team for patients and communities. The role requires a background in biology, pharmacy, chemistry, or related fields, with relevant work experience. Novartis offers a collaborative, supportive environment for breakthroughs that change patients' lives.

AI基础架构工程师

Company: Zoom

Location: Hangzhou, China

Posted Dec 04, 2024

The job posting describes a role in an AI infrastructure team at Zoom, a leading video conferencing platform transitioning into a comprehensive collaboration suite. The role involves designing and developing a unified AI research platform, AI service frameworks, and AI foundation scheduling capabilities. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in software development, AI model research, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, or Ali. Additional preferences include experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and AI-related programming languages. The company values diversity and inclusivity, offering a range of benefits to support employees' well-being and work-life balance.

Data Analyst

Company: Adyen

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Adyen, a leading financial technology platform, is seeking a Merchant Data Analyst for its Shanghai team. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of analytics experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like R, Python, and SQL. They will work on framework development, data analysis, and storytelling to drive business growth. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, shaping data strategy, and managing stakeholders. Adyen values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

采购供应管理专员

Company: Lenovo

Location: Wuhan, China

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Lenovo, a global technology powerhouse, is seeking a candidate for a supply chain role. The position involves analyzing weekly forecasts, coordinating supply hedging and allocation, leading recovery plans for supply shortages, managing order execution, and improving serviceability performance. Requirements include fluency in English (CET6), familiarity with S&OP management, understanding of smartphone suppliers and component trends, strong data analysis and reporting skills, and excellent cross-departmental communication. Preferred qualifications include advanced education in engineering or business, knowledge of smartphone business and technology, and 7-10 years of supply chain experience, preferably in purchasing or the smartphone industry. Japanese language proficiency (N2/N1) is a plus.

Manager, Studio Digital and Operations, Icon Studios, Marketing, GC

Company: NIKE, Inc.

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Dec 04, 2024

NIKE, Inc. is seeking a Digital Operations Lead for its in-house production studio, Icon.SH. The role involves managing a team of digital imaging technicians, establishing best-in-class digital capabilities, and collaborating with multiple teams across Nike's enterprise. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of Ecommerce/Photo Studio/Operations/MarTech experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in data analytics. Fluency in both Chinese and English is required. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive environment with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.

Method and Maintenance Manager

Company: Schneider Electric

Location: Xiamen, China

Posted Dec 04, 2024

The job description outlines responsibilities for managing SITX MM operations, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. The role involves overseeing the Methods & Maintenance function, with expertise in areas like SPS, process design, ergonomics, capacity, simulation tools, investment, and cost analysis. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in quality management. The candidate should possess strong leadership skills, team spirit, and presentation abilities, along with proficiency in English and quality tools.

ACCOUNT MANAGER IV

Company: TE Connectivity

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Dec 04, 2024

TE Connectivity's Account Management Teams are responsible for selling products, systems or services to customers in assigned geographic territory, industry or accounts. The job involves conducting sales and marketing activities, developing customer relationships, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor in Engineering, 3+ years of sales experience in the auto industry, and good command of English.

MPDE-Mold

Company: TE Connectivity

Location: Qingdao, China

Posted Dec 04, 2024

TE Connectivity offers a job opportunity in Qingdao, China, focusing on Manufacturing and Process Development Engineering. The role involves working on LEANPD-driven new product development projects, optimizing designs for manufacturability, and implementing new manufacturing technologies. Responsibilities include establishing DFM standards, managing mold projects, providing technical advice, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a mechanical/production engineering degree, extensive mold design experience, and strong knowledge of injection molding processes.

销售业务技术支持专员-日语(Sales Ops Specialist)

Company: Lenovo

Location: Dalian, China

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Lenovo, a global technology giant with a revenue of US$57 billion, is seeking a system failure management professional. The role involves managing system errors, tracking progress against SLA, communicating with sales teams, and maintaining system documentation. The ideal candidate should have sales process understanding, system failure management experience, proficiency in D365/SAP/SFDC systems, and excellent communication skills. Fluency in Japanese and English is required, with a focus on logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

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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