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.

Student - IT

Company: Cummins

Location: Beijing, China

Posted Nov 09, 2024

The job posting for a position at Cummins Inc. is not currently available in the GPP database. The Talent Acquisition team will provide the description after an intake meeting. The role involves assisting with team activities, writing newsletters in Chinese and English, supporting Data Lake Maintenance and PMO teams, and maintaining Yammer Community/Teams Collaboration Groups. Qualifications include active thinking, proactivity, seriousness, good communication skills in English, proficiency in writing press releases, and familiarity with document editing applications like Word and PPT.

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Company: Sanofi U.S.

Location: Lanzhou, China

Posted Nov 09, 2024

The job purpose involves managing medical and scientific activities for assigned products, focusing on unmet medical needs and value proposition. Key responsibilities include developing and executing medical plans, providing disease and product knowledge, contributing to post-marketing clinical programs, and collaborating with regulatory and R&D teams. The role requires a medical or master's degree, extensive clinical practice, and medical affairs experience. Core competencies include medical and scientific knowledge, clinical research methodology, communication, planning, and leadership skills.

MICS

Company: Pfizer

Location: Hohhot, China

Posted Nov 09, 2024

The Medical Information Communication Specialist, under the guidance of a regional manager, is responsible for promoting products and providing professional support to clients within their assigned region. This includes visiting clients, hosting product introduction meetings, and organizing other activities to achieve or exceed business targets. The role involves providing timely and accurate professional support to clients, building partnerships, and effectively utilizing resources for client visits. The specialist is also tasked with planning and organizing various meetings or activities to tap into regional market potential. They collect market and client information through company systems and other compliant channels, analyze it, and provide feedback and suggestions. The role requires maintaining effective communication with superiors, colleagues, and business partners from other departments to discover and promote various cooperation opportunities. The specialist is expected to continuously improve their professional knowledge and skills under the guidance of their superior, and explore opportunities for innovation and optimization within the company's policies. The role requires a university degree in relevant fields such as medicine, pharmacy, or life sciences, proficiency in MS Office, good English skills, strong communication abilities, teamwork spirit, learning motivation, and self-management skills. Relevant industry experience is preferred. The candidate must adhere to company policies, industry standards, and relevant laws, including FCPA and other anti-corruption laws. They should have a clean record with no violations of laws in past work. The role requires compliance with internal investigation procedures, disciplinary levels, and time limits. Key competencies include professional promotion, strict adherence to compliance, business decision-making, customer engagement, self-execution, and self-development.

(高级)医药代表 /(资深)产品专员

Company: Novartis

Location: Yichang, China

Posted Nov 09, 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, tracking customer feedback, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and acting with integrity and honesty.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Company: EPAM Systems

Location: Beijing, China

Posted Nov 09, 2024

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with expertise in Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI for a role in China. The ideal candidate will design and develop LLM-driven applications, build data pipelines, and stay updated on cutting-edge Generative AI technologies. They should have diverse experience with GPT and other Large Language Models, proficiency in Python, and familiarity with Azure cloud platform. EPAM offers a supportive environment, opportunities for self-development, and a transparent career path. The hiring process involves standard interviews with recruiters, technology experts, and hiring managers.

Athlete II

Company: NIKE, Inc.

Location: Guangzhou, China

Posted Nov 09, 2024

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that encourages employees to grow with it. The company culture thrives on diversity and inclusivity, rewarding imagination and creativity. NIKE Retail teams provide valuable experiences to consumers, fostering a community of sport and style enthusiasts. The company offers a generous total rewards package, a casual work environment, and opportunities for professional development. NIKE is committed to employing a diverse workforce, ensuring equal opportunity for all qualified applicants.

Senior SWQA Test Development Engineer - DGX Cloud

Company: NVIDIA

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Nov 09, 2024

NVIDIA, a global leader in GPU computing, seeks a Senior Software QA Test Development Engineer. The role involves collaborating with multi-functional teams, developing test plans, executing tests, and reporting progress. The ideal candidate should have a degree in CS/EE/CE with 5+ years of QA experience, proficiency in Unix/Linux, Python, and strong problem-solving skills. Expertise in cloud-native testing and NVIDIA GPU hardware is a plus. The position offers the opportunity to significantly impact product quality and work with a dedicated team.

IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

Company: Department of the Navy - Naval Air Systems Command

Location: China Lake, California China Lake, California

Posted Nov 09, 2024

This is a public notice flyer for anticipated vacancies in a federal agency. Interested applicants must follow specific application instructions, as responses to the flyer will not be accepted. The notice outlines various requirements for employment, including US citizenship, federal employment suitability, direct deposit participation, and E-Verify clearance. New hires must pass a pre-employment drug test. The role involves cybersecurity compliance, potentially requiring travel to CONUS and OCONUS. Qualifications include specialized experience or education in IT management, with DS-04 requiring a Ph.D. or equivalent, and DS-03 requiring a Master's degree or equivalent. Failure to meet requirements may result in a rescinded offer.

Sr. Commercial Operations Analyst

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Nov 09, 2024

The job description involves managing daily business data and analysis for the sales team, assisting in forecasting, target setting, and bonus plan development. The role also includes generating reports, participating in projects, and ensuring data quality. The ideal candidate should have a degree in mathematics or related fields, strong analytical skills, and business acumen. A medical industry background is preferred.

Expert Science & Technology II - Material Science

Company: Novartis

Location: Changshu City, China

Posted Nov 09, 2024

The role involves independently planning, organizing, and performing scientific experiments, GMP testing, and manufacturing plant activities. Key responsibilities include utilizing special tools/equipment, scheduling maintenance, and ensuring compliance with quality, ethics, health, safety, environment protection, and information security standards. Documentation of raw data, evaluation of results, and proposal of next experiments are also part of the role. For technical development units, developing new methods or optimizing existing ones is required. For GMP units, ensuring compliance to cGMP is essential. The role also involves writing protocols, scientific reports, or lab procedures, and training/coaching associate scientists, technicians, and employees under training/education.

(高级)医药代表 /(资深)产品专员

Company: Novartis

Location: Guiyang, China

Posted Nov 09, 2024

Novartis is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Representative or Senior Product Specialist to expedite patient benefits from their products. The role involves representing Novartia's cutting-edge pharmaceutical knowledge and optimized treatment plans to clinical doctors, aiming for cost-effective, safe, and efficient patient care. The position reports directly to the Regional Manager. Key responsibilities include visiting target clients, organizing academic promotion events, improving customer service, timely reporting, and contributing to compliance projects. Novartis is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and diverse team. Requirements include a relevant scientific or medical background, high level of English proficiency, and compliance with industry regulations. Novartis offers a collaborative, passionate team environment focused on patient care and professional growth.

(高级)医药代表 /(资深)产品专员

Company: Novartis

Location: Harbin, China

Posted Nov 09, 2024

Novartis is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Representative or Senior Product Specialist to expedite patient benefits from their products. The role involves representing Novartia to clinical doctors with advanced pharmaceutical knowledge, optimized treatment plans, and contributing to cost-effective, safe, and efficient patient care. The position reports directly to the Regional Manager. Key responsibilities include visiting target clients, organizing academic promotion events, improving customer service, timely reporting, and collaborating on compliance projects. Novartis is committed to a diverse, inclusive work environment and offers opportunities for professional growth. The role requires a background in biology, pharmacy, chemistry, or related fields, with relevant work experience. Novartis emphasizes a collaborative, passionate team dedicated to patient care and breakthroughs.

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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