Tech & Data in Berlin

Dear UX designers, software developers, SEO managers and colleagues, The tech & data industry has a wide range of professions. These are concerned with the development and marketing of technological services and innovative products. The key sectors include the digital economy, as well as information and communications technology, with specialisms such as IoT, Industry 4.0 and AI.

Digitalisation is not just a trend, but the primary driver of innovation in the 21st century. It is changing business models and impacting our communication, mobility, security and research. 

The Berlin-Brandenburg capital region is Germany’s digital heart. 2/3 of the largest German digital firms have a subsidiary here, including Google, SAP, Facebook, ebay, Zalando and Amazon. They are all potential employers and are working on digital developments every day. 

A start-up is also founded every 20 hours in Berlin – most of them in the digital sector. Examples of these are 6Wunderkinder, the Scout Group and SoundCloud – all companies that enjoy international renown. Major accelerators and investors such as hub:raum, Plug & Play and Earlybird Capital are also based in the capital. These are firms that have been established to accelerate the development of the digital economy. Investment companies like Rocket Internet are launching a new business venture every three months, such as Westwing and Hello Fresh – all firms where you can seek employment. 

On the one hand, you have the option of working for one of Berlin’s many digital agencies such as denkwerk, Moccu or VALID, which focus on web development and mobile applications (apps). While on the other hand, Berlin or Brandenburg-based firms with in-house web development departments are also potential employers, such as Testo AG or Roche Deutschland Holding GmbH, for example.

OUR TIP

Most of the teams in Berlin’s digital firms have an international structure. The corporate language is often English. This makes it easier for international specialists, in particular, to embark upon their career. Begin your job search now! It will be worth your while.

Studying Tech & Data

The success of the tech & data industry also attracts many young people to Berlin. Four universities and eleven colleges therefore offer various IT, media and communication courses. A wide curriculum is available here that is entirely devoted to digitalisation, the digital economy and entrepreneurship.