Working as a Software Developer in Germany (Facts & Tips)
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
- Working and living in Germany (specifically Berlin) as a Software Developer might sometimes be different to what you are used to. What does the job market look like, how big is the tech scene, what salaries to expect, how are people there? These are questions every foreigner asks before deciding to move to a different country. As someone who moved to Germany 3 years ago and works as a Developer, I may have some insights that I would like to share with you.
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(0:00) Intro
(0:44) My background and personal experience in Berlin
(2:27) Tech scene
(4:28) Work culture
(7:23) Tips on integrating with the work culture
(10:00) Summary
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@FARUK ALAM Bro what is your condition now? already get a job? Sorry, just wondering.
Thank you for making this video. I'm planning to work in Germany next July. Since I'm not fluent in speaking English, I've really focusing on it these days. Your video makes me more eager to work there! Thanks~
Thank you so much, amazing video it's so informative
This is really informative 👌
This was very helpful and accurate. Thank you
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for this video, this is really useful information 😍
Glad you liked it! 😊
I enjoyed the video, informative and positive. Subscribed to your channel. I'm planning to move to Germany and Berlin would make a good home for me!
Awesome! 😊
hey,very informative and great video, thank you for doing this, would you do a step by step video on migration specifically for developers considering the available options ?
Great idea, will do!
amazing video brother 🖐️❤️
Thank you! 🙂
Excellent 👌
Thanks!
Hello 👋 nice to meet you on CZcams
Due to this video, i have subscribed you
Hi man. I'm a dotnet developer and you said accurate
Sir I have a doubt after +2 computer science, which cource is best for jobs on germany
can you make a video on what german companies are looking for in a frontend developer? regarding years of expeirence, frontend tools, etc.
Sure, will do!
Wie finde ich die Software-Download-Gruppe für Deutschland?
What is the best techno for backend in germany?
Can a computer science graduate from the US with no work experience find employment in Germany?
Hahaha, good video! It is interesting to see how foreigners see working culture in Germany. Although I’d disagree on 2 things: I’d call Munich the Silicon Valley of Germany. Berlin is more like NY. Berlin have some tech but also many other things! Where Munich is all about tech. If you want to see more Lederhosen you need to go to Bavaria. You will see it more on the streets but not in working environment. Unless it is Oktoberfest time and you work at Wiesn
Good to know, thanks for the input Alex! :D
lol Munich the Silicon Valley of Germany. Munich is a relative small (1.5Mio people) city with automotive industry infrastructure, headquarters of many consulting firms, a very crowded real estate market and due to high levels of Christianity where super markets close at 8pm. Berlin is the capital city of Germany with (3.6Mio people), but also a state of itself (Berlin is in the state of Berlin) and has - except for the tech and start-up industry - no predefined industries. People speak English in restaurants and venture capital firms have many satellite offices here. Munich is maybe Dellas or Seattle in the context of the US Market.
What you recommend for newbie to learn coding!!
Which Programming language high demand in Germany?
9:45 Hello, as a German I can tell that "Lederhosen" are especially a tradition in Bavaria (German state)
Can i worf from my country as frontend Developer?
How much is salary range of php developer and laravel
Any openings there ??
What is the job scope in Germany after master's in mathematics
Heyyy, I currently live in Austria and I consider doing a coding bootcamp (Fullstack development). After that I would like to move to germany. Have you considered doing video on coding bootcamps? Are they accepted? I read Master degree in CS is very important in DE. I do have an industrial engineering masters. Do you think it will be positive? Or would they look at me like instable person changing the career after studies? 🤷♀️
Hey, thanks for your comment! So I will try to answer the questions one by one:
- No, I haven't thought about such a video, but thanks for the idea, I will keep it in mind
- Accepted by companies? Yes, as long as you can prove your knowledge in the interiews. Accepted by the government for visa purposes as a valid degree? No.
- Master degree in CS is not important, you can easily find a job in engineering without it if you can prove yourself in the interview as I already mentioned.
- Industrial engineering IS indeed engineering. So it's positive in all ways.
- "Look at me..", who are we talking about in this case? Employer? If you are applying for a Software Engineering job, they'd appreciate that you have such a degree and it will positively affect your image, but still it won't play a huge role when hiring you.
Hi thanks for the video it really helped. I want to know what would be the salary we can expect for lead front end engineer in berlin with around 10 years of experience ?
It depends on a company, where it could range from 65k to 100k, but the median is somewhere between that.
Hi bro im from morocco and im 17 and just started learning programming by python and some HTML then i Want to learn CSS and JS so i wanna Ask you how Can move to Germany and study there or work plz answer
Khoya it's possible but you have a certaficate computer science .....
And you can find jobs developer in Germany
Aa 😁 also find jobs
I am from Algérie
ma man decided to record this video mid shaving, Lol Respect
Love Germany but not so much the Salary for Tech ! Much love from Oakland Ca
That's totally true, even tech salaries are much lower compared to California. On the other hand, you have more social benefits in Germany, for ex. free health insurance :)
Hi there,
Good to see the details shared. Can u plz help with a question. Has job seeker visa is now being accepted or is it still on hold due to COVID.
Hey, hard to say, there's not much info on that. I would rather contact the embassy in your country and ask directly.
Hallo! I lived in Germany for 3 months and I really liked It. I'm a Full Stack developer with 4 years of experience but I don't have any degree, I would like to move there but I don't feel confident because most of people there have a lot of degrees and I don't know if I can compete with that. Do you have any advice for people like me?
You don’t really need a degree to still be competitive on the market here, so don’t worry about that. If you still feel like you need to expand your theoretical knowledge, you can always take one of those official Computer Science degrees from real universities on Coursera.
I know this question is oddly specific - but how easy would it be for me to find a job as a developer without being sponsored by a company? I have a German passport from ancestry and I'm about to finish my Computer Science degree in South Africa - do you think I could just come to Germany and start applying for jobs like that?
As easy as for anyone else who is able to reside in Germany - at the end of the day it’s your experience and skills that play a role. So yes, you just come and start applying for jobs :)
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries Awesome! Thanks so much for your fast and informative reply :)
Great video.. thank you. How about for the carrer changer like me and now living in germany im working as a cook here and learning html and css in Udemy. Do you have any advice for the cheapest bootcamp to enter in tech industry? Thank you in advance
Thanks mate. I don't have much info on bootcamps but what I always tell people is that you can learn everything yourself if you have the right curriculum, time and motivation and save a lot of money by this. Check out FreeCodeCamp, The Net Ninja and channels like that and just repeat after them.
Hi I'm from Afghanistan and there I'm 3rd year of computer science
And I'm a front end developer and I make some projects with js and react but there is no software company to get experience ,
can I get a job in germany as a fresher?
It would be really difficult to do it as a junior applying from abroad, but you know - nothing is impossible. Make sure you have a good looking GitHub with projects (I have a video on getting the first job) and try maybe freelancing for private clients or people you know, to get real experience first. You can also try UpWork for that.
Brother i live in pakistan.,
I have skill of HTML CSS and PHP and java . I am a web developer.
Can i get this type of job in germoney.
Awesome Brother ......Planning to do masters in Germany in Computer science..and Shortlisting universities and courses...please if you can suggest some course which is relevant to German tech industry it will be a great help.... Love from India .
Thanks mate! Good idea :) I'd say you're on the right track with the Computer Science, so it's already relevant for the German tech industry as a whole already.
Hi, I'm from India done masters degree in computer application and having 7 years experience backend dev in java /golang /docker & related stack. Eager to come to Germany, need your humble guidance how to find good opportunity which sponser visa. Thanks in advance for your help. ☺
Hello Mohammad! Most of the companies will sponsor tech candidates with the so called Blue Card. One of the main requirements of the Blue Card is the relevant degree, which you have. I’d just suggest reading more about it and simply applying to jobs :)
hello brother, i just completed by 12th this year. im 19 year old. im planning to migrate to Germany for doing a bachelor program in computer science. whats the scope of internship as a software developer there
Hi! Currently I work in Bielefeld as a UX designer and am thinking about switching my career. I took a web dev bootcamp and will finish it in a couple weeks. My question is, will companies hire someone who attended bootcamps? I don't have any tech backgrounds but would love to start in this industry. Thanks!
Hey! Yes, they definitely will. Most of the companies won't really care about your education, so only experience and the interview are left. You can get some experience by having projects on your GitHub and freelancing and of course, prepare well for interviews. I have a video on that topic.
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries Whoa, didn't expect for you to reply this fast, so thank you! Yeah I already saw that video too. To be honest I was kinda surprised to hear that this industry is not yet saturated in Berlin.
Good luck with the bootcamp! :)
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This is so informative and helpful! As a person who wants to become a software developer, I've found and notice a lot in this video👍🏻
Thank You, and good luck! Keep it up🤞🏻
Thanks a lot my friend! ❤️
Do you need a degree before getting a visa sponsorship with job offer from German company? What if you have no degree and no work experience but have a very excellent portfolio of your work to show off can you still land a job in Germany?
It depends on your citizenship. Generally, if you need a visa to enter the EU, then yes, a degree is a must, assuming you are applying for a tech job. Check out the Blue Card requirements to have a full picture.
Hey , i did my bachelors in English literature in India and currently doing a training in web development and also learning german language. Can i get a job in germany after 3 years of work experience ??
As far as I know the law is being changed, so you won’t need a matching very soon. But I’m not sure about the exact number of years. It’s either 3 or 5
Accurate
Hi, I am from israel I am currently learning software enginnering and full stack , is it possible to find a job over there without a degree?
It's difficult. Check out the Blue Card requirements.
The „Lederhose“ only is a thing in the south of Germany (specifically Bavaria). Most Germans from middle and north Germany find it as weird as foreigners probably do. Like this, many cliches about German Culture are actually Bavarian and not a thing in other parts of Germany.
Thats true. You would be a complete weirdo when you come with a "Lederhose" in your office (even in Bavaria, since its mostly weared in October).
Hi! Can you please tell me about some universities that offers software engineering in Germany?
Hey, I don’t have much info on that. Google is your best friend
I'm a dumb junior software developer from the Philippines and can barely make a website. Do I have a chance to work there remotely? I know MERN stack but not proficient
You always have a chance to work remotely, especially nowadays. But in your case I’d say it’s more a question of having enough experience. As far as I know, companies usually look for middle or senior developers for remote positions.
Good job ! great video !! I have a question, how money you get after taxes in Berlín? if they pay around 120k euros per year for example...
Thanks! Taxes are progressive in Germany, which means the more you earn, the more taxes you relatively pay. From 120k you are left with around 65k. By "taxes" I mean income tax, health insurance, unemployment insurance and etc. You can use this tool to calculate that: www.brutto-netto-rechner.info
120k in Berlin! Only if you work on a FAANG perhaps. Better adjust your expectations.
I have a master in embedded systems engineer . Can I work as a front end developer ?
As long as you have the needed skills, of course
Like German style, to the point, thanks
Thanks mate!
where are ou from?
Any advice how to get job in Germany as a backend developer having 2 year of experience in India
Do you have a degree in the relevant area like Computer Science or Informatics for example? If yes, you can simply start by applying to jobs on LinkedIn or any other job listings.
as a asian student if i do masters in germnay is it worht ?
German education standards are pretty high, so graduating from one will add a lot to your arsenal and help with the future education/employment.
I am 47 years old developer with 25+ experience. What are the chances for elderly developers to find proper job? Is it going to be a disadvantage against younger competitors?
Not disadvantages at all. I’ve had colleagues of all ages and everyone has always been treated equally from what I’ve seen.
Hey, how's the tech industry in 2023 in Germany?
Hasn’t changed much since 2021 :)
Is it possible get a job in Germany as a software development without CS degree?
Please reply sir
Depends on your citizenship: if you’re from EU then it’s a yes, if not then no (with an exception if the employer pays you a high enough salary). I’d suggest googling it
I am living in india
I am 0 level experience developer ( also you can call as a student )
the question is ?
Can i get the job in germay at the level [ 0 ] Experience?
Please answer!
Most likely no, chances are very little. But you can increase your chances by first finishing your studies in the corresponding field and gaining a bit of experience first.
I have experience of 1.5 year as Native Android Developer
My salary is ₹ 13000/ month
A software engineer getting paid an average salary is a joke. Rent is extremely high in Germany and you have to basically apply to a bunch of real estate companies to find a shitty small apartment. European engineers really need to demand higher salaries as well as equities. You're bringing much more value to tech companies to be paid barely above the average salary. At least the american engineers realize that.
HAHAHAH! As a mexican you got me laughing out loud at that last comment about mexicans thinking that germans don't smile... because its so true, that's what I thought of my German teacher but in reality he was really nice and kind.
Thanks for sharing that! 😄
Can i go and work at germany with only Bsc degree in Computer science if i can only speak in english?
Yes, totally.
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries Are companies in germany speak English Language?
@@k303k of course
I am in India, what are the some good websites to search job in Germany from India.
I talk about that in my latest video.
I am from Germany but live in the US now, going to school for software dev. Do you have any tips for a returning citizen looking for a job? I speak full german and am a citizen.
Everything is much easier if you are a citizen. Almost no paperwork and no visas obviously. Just watch my latest video for some tips on job search.
Consider staying in the US. I moved back to Germany after grad school and regret it.
@@mathmo why do you regret it?
@@retrorewind6042 Apart from personal reasons, the Tech industry in Europe is underdeveloped and backward.
@@mathmo interesting. As long as i find a good job i am happy i think
Thanks 👌Is there any job for juniors JS Programmer?
There are but those are much harder to get if you are abroad. Usually employers look for experienced candidates when accepting people from overseas.
I am working as a devops engineer now and having 2 years experience.I have a plan for doing masters in germany.So which is best stream I can choose as a devops engineer?
Computer Science or Informatics
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries yes,bigdata or cyber/network security which is good one?
Both are good, go with what you’re more interested in :)
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries ,thanks for your quick reply:)
@@Vanitybridal software system engineering is good my daughter will study rwth winter 2021
Do you think it's possible to land a job working remotely for a German company but staying in my home country for a while? "I don't have a degree"
Yes, it’s possible. Look for “freelance” jobs
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries thanks. One last question. Is German language required? I know it depends but generally do companies use English a lot?
@@Ab-cj6gl Not required as long as it's a tech job, companies use English quite a lot, especially in Berlin
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries thank you so much
I'd like to work back java devololment employeee
I have a German guy in my team and I noticed he carries some a boss superiority problem. Is it something individual to the guy or common for all Germans?
I wouldn't say so, must be something individual :)
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries Great.
In Germany, the work of a software engineer is in attendance. I mean, can you be in your country and work remotely in your job in Germany?
Mostly no. You can find another video on my channel touching on that topic, too! :)
Please
any video and sorry for the inconvenience
But in CZcams they always say that one of the advantages of this profession is that you can be anywhere in the world and do your job
GREAT video.. Any opportunities for fresher developer with 1 year exp..
Thank you! I would say it's hard but not impossible. Also depends on whether you have a degree in the relevant area (Computer Science or Informatics for example), otherwise it's hard to get a "Blue Card".
Broo which is the best City for software engineer in germany plzz reply
Berlin, in my opinion :)
I would say most of the big cities
Is that in nett or gross?
Gross
To answer your Lederhosen question: They are not a thing in Berlin at all and you'll probably never see them if people are not wearing costumes. They are more popular in Baveria though ;)
You mentioned, that you are not happy with how German government spends tax money, I am curious why, other then not enough goes to education. I was surprised to hear that, because I thought it's one of the countries where you can get good education for free or not a lot of money, at least compared to US. What do the tax money go to then?
Hi Yuliya. I believe you misunderstood me, I never said that I'm not happy, but rather that it's a different topic on its own, just so that I avoid expressing my political views here. But generally I'm happy with how the government spends the tax money, altough it can always be better :)
So you are telling me i can work as front end developer and make like at least 2500 EU a month??? Because if that is true that would be cool
Definitely :)
Thx for the video mate 🤠
Welcome buddy :)
R u working as React or Angular developer??
What is the demand of C# in Berlin?
Angular at the moment. There's quite a high demand for C# across all of Germany, including Berlin.
I really like your accent.
First time hearing such a compliment, thank you :)
Is there Indians also work as and software developer in Germany..
One thing bro your speaking skills are really awesome 👍👍
Yes, there are a lot of Indians working here. Especially in Berlin since it's very international.
Thanks you :)
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries thanks for replying sir😊
Don't we have to learn German for their universities? (Which is hard for students)
Depends on the course you take. Some courses are completely in English.
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries w about your collage. İs that English?
I didn’t study here
But yeah, it was in English
Pls let me know the name university. I ll research it. I didn't know that they work with English.
Bg music is kind of similar to technical guruji youtube channel 😅😅
Netto or bruto salary?????
Brutto. Netto will depend on many other factors.
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries thanks
bro in Germany software developer is demands bro and any stress
nice Brachomen)
After 7 years living in Germany, 2 years to learn the language, worked in High-Tech big-names companies I can definitely assure you are not giving the whole picture!! Since you are in Berlin why you don’t speak about finding an apartment zum Beispiel!!! What about the duration to get B1 which is the minimum level required to get a job !!! What about something Germany very famous with called bureaucracy , bureaucracy, bureaucracy!!, and 45 - 125 k really ?! , social life , weather , food , …… etc.
Finding an apartment is a disaster, can’t disagree with that, but it’s same in any other major European city.
About the language level: where did you see such requiremens in tech here? 95% of the companies don’t require any German, including traditional companies like Deutsche Bank or Bosch. That’s just from my experience :)
Bureacracy is mad. Digitalization of it too.
45-125k is very much realistic. I personally know software architects who make 120k with bonuses included.
Social life, weather, food can be covered in a separate video, thanks for the idea :)
The issue is actually finding a job
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Could you refer me at your company?
I can DM you my linkedin profile
I can try! DM me your profile on LinkedIn, please.
I'm moving to Germany for a Dev internship, I'm from Africa...I'm mad nervous, imposter syndrome et al lol
Thanks for this
Good luck :)
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries thank you!
It's truth that we can live without German ?
Yes, in big cities. Especially in Berlin. But it's much easier to live if you speak it or at least try to learn.
Yes, in big cities. Especially in Berlin. But it's much easier to live if you speak it or at least try to learn.
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries yes u are right , after all we are in other land so it's better to learn 😁thanks for ur reply :)
Looking for a german course specialized for developers?
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Friends for life? That's as much of a meaningless generalization as German are cold is.
I wouldn't agree that it's meaningless. You don't call many people around you "friends" here, as you would in many other countries. "Friend" is reserved for ones you are 100% sure you can trust and rely on. And that trust is hard to gain.
do you have Instagram?
I don't, but I left a link to my LinkedIn profile in case if you'd like to contact me!
lol. what a video. I can handle Germany 🦾
Nice :P
Does self taught programmers have good chance of getting hired?
Generally yes. But there can be some visa complications, when you're not a EU citizen, like needing to present an official diploma related to your job.
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries am coming there to do an ausbildung and i was thinking during my studies I could look fora job
@@pointbreak335 Oh cool, I think so yeah. Might be some limitations on hours but you gotta double-check that.
@@SoftwareDeveloperDiaries thanks i couldn't really find much about this topic i was planning to drop my studies and get a work permit/visa as soon as I find a full time job..btw amazing channel you got