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.

End User Sales Engineer

Company: Schneider Electric

Location: Beijing, China

Posted Dec 03, 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.

SC-Medical Information Communication Manager(Onco)-杭州

Company: Sanofi U.S.

Location: Lanzhou, China

Posted Dec 03, 2024

Sanofi is seeking a Medical Information Communication Representative for its Specialty Business in Hangzhou. The role involves providing professional support to clients, building partnerships, conducting effective customer visits, organizing meetings, and gathering market information. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree or higher in a medical or pharmaceutical field, at least one year of industry experience, strong communication, analytical, and coordination skills. Sanofi, a global healthcare company, offers opportunities for growth, a supportive team environment, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness programs, and family-friendly policies. The company values diversity and equal opportunities, fostering an inclusive culture for all employees.

Senior Demand & Supply Planner

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Dec 03, 2024

The job description outlines a role in supply and demand planning with a focus on collaboration, forecasting, and optimization. Key responsibilities include working with commercial and finance teams to understand revenue targets, leading the SIOP process, optimizing inventory planning, and analyzing data for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in multinational corporations, proficiency in ERP & MRP systems, and strong analytical and communication skills.

(高级)地区经理

Company: Novartis

Location: Nanyang, China

Posted Dec 03, 2024

The First Line Manager (FLM) drives customized customer experiences and value by leading diverse business teams and engaging key stakeholders. They recruit, develop, retain, and guide individuals to achieve strategic and business area goals, fostering a high-performance, accountable culture that encourages ethical execution of customer-centric brand strategies and tactics. FLMs lead, execute, and follow up on regional brand strategies and tactics, sharing on-the-ground insights to drive customer engagement, participation, and performance. Major responsibilities include developing and executing business plans, supervising and coaching medical representatives, ensuring high-quality product information dissemination, and coordinating cross-departmental efforts to implement brand strategies. They also participate in medical representative selection, hiring, and training, regularly evaluate performance, and help develop individual development plans. Novartis is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse work environment and offers opportunities for career growth and compliance guidance.

Lead Researcher Perception

Company: NIKE, Inc.

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Dec 03, 2024

NIKE, Inc. is seeking a Lead Researcher in Sensory Perception for its Sports Research Lab in Greater China. The role involves understanding the Chinese athlete's experience with NIKE products and services, focusing on footwear and apparel attributes like feel, fit, and comfort. The candidate should be an applied expert in Perception Science or related fields, with a PhD plus 1 year of experience or a Masters with 4+ years, or a Bachelors with 6+ years. They must have expertise in Perception Science, experience in supporting research agendas, and a track record of applying scientific knowledge to products or services. The role involves working with diverse teams, communicating scientific insights, and potentially collaborating with external experts. NIKE offers a generous total rewards package, a diverse and inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional development.

偏头痛- (高级) 医学信息沟通专员-长沙

Company: Pfizer

Location: Changsha, China

Posted Dec 03, 2024

The Medical Information Communication Specialist, under the guidance of a regional manager, is responsible for promoting and supporting products academically and professionally within their assigned region. This includes visiting clients to share drug information, organizing promotional activities, and ensuring work targets are met. Key tasks involve providing professional support to clients according to company policies, conducting effective client visits, planning academic meetings, collecting and analyzing market feedback, maintaining relationships with internal and external partners, continuously improving professional knowledge, implementing new company initiatives, and completing assigned tasks. The role requires a university degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills, teamwork, learning aptitude, and self-motivation. Ethical behavior, adherence to company policies and regulations, market awareness, effective use of information, client engagement, and self-development are key capabilities. Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer.

Field Applications Engineer

Company: Arrow Electronics

Location: Shenzhen, China

Posted Dec 03, 2024

This job description is for a Field Applications Engineer position in Shenzhen, China. The role involves researching and developing solutions to meet business requirements, managing the full development lifecycle, and performing solution design and support. The job requires no discretion to vary from established procedures and has an entry-level professional role with a university degree holder.

Field Applications Scientist

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Beijing, China

Posted Dec 03, 2024

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Clinical Applications Development Specialist with a background in Next Generation Sequencing and Diagnostics Informatics. The role involves developing Thermo Fisher business relationships, providing primary support for Clinical Applications Development of the Thermo Fisher Scientific / Ion Torrent product portfolio, and supporting the development of IVD products globally. The candidate will be responsible for on-site training, troubleshooting NGS systems, building internal and external training materials, and maintaining relationships with key partners. A BA/BS or MS degree in Life Sciences, or a PhD, is preferred, along with experience in NGS sequencing, Capillary Electrophoresis, qPCR, and RT-PCR. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required.

MOEM Regional Sales Manager, South

Company: Eaton

Location: Guangzhou, China

Posted Dec 03, 2024

The role involves focusing on the MOEM South Region to drive business growth, achieve sales targets, and develop regional sales capabilities. Key responsibilities include setting growth strategies, coaching sales teams, identifying market opportunities, and preparing sales plans and forecasts. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical or related fields, at least 8 years of sales management experience, and strong leadership and technical skills.

SR QLTY & RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Company: TE Connectivity

Location: Mudu, China

Posted Dec 03, 2024

At TE Connectivity, you'll collaborate with diverse teams to create a safer, sustainable world. Quality and Reliability Engineering Teams analyze product and production systems for compliance with customer and contractual requirements. They design quality control systems, develop analytical methods for product reliability, and ensure environmental safety program compliance. The role involves optimizing material and labor, conducting failure analysis, and communicating with customers.

AIS Fund Administrator, Associate 1

Company: State Street

Location: Hangzhou, China

Posted Dec 03, 2024

State Street is seeking a Fund Accountant Associate 1 for the Private Equity Fund Administration Business Unit. This entry-level role involves assisting with expense compliance and reporting functions, handling day-to-day administration, accounting, and related processes for client-sponsored investment funds. The successful candidate will gain exposure to large multi-class, multi-manager, multi-currency portfolios. Key responsibilities include compilation, maintenance, and reconciliation of fund and investor static data, regulatory checks on investors, preparation of financial reports, and client correspondence. State Street values detail-oriented individuals with strong learning abilities, teamwork, time management skills, and proficiency in English. The company offers competitive benefits, development programs, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.

(Senior) Medical Advisor, RLT

Company: Novartis

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Dec 03, 2024

The role involves supporting the country medical affairs strategy in line with global strategy, coordinating scientific meetings and medical exchange activities, ensuring high-quality responses to medical inquiries, providing medical input for clinical trials, coordinating medical materials, and ensuring medical insights are shared with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a medical background, be proficient in English and Chinese, and have experience as a medical advisor or in new launches. Novartis offers a purpose-driven work environment with competitive benefits and rewards.

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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