TL;DR
Yes, you can get a job in Germany without German. As of October 15, 2026, English Jobs in Germany lists 2,814 active jobs where English is the working language, at about 836 companies. Software & IT is the biggest field (1,010 jobs), followed by Data & Analytics (360), Sales (319) and Product & Design (284). Berlin has the most jobs (1,077), then Munich (627) and Hamburg (85). Most roles are mid-level or senior; 129 are entry-level jobs or internships.
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There are 2200 English-speaking jobs open in Germany (updated ).
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- Senior Security Engineer - RemoteParity · Remote
Yes, you can work in Germany without speaking German. As of October 15, 2026, English Jobs in Germany lists 2,814 active jobs where English is the working language, posted by about 836 companies. Every listing is checked to confirm the job can be done in English, and 77% of them were added in the last 30 days.
These jobs are not spread evenly. Berlin has about 38% of them (1,077), and Software & IT is the largest field (1,010). If your skills sit in tech, data, sales or product, German is rarely the deciding factor. Outside those fields, English-only roles are much harder to find.
Where are the jobs that don't require German?
Live count by location, as of October 15, 2026:
- Berlin: 1,077 jobs. The largest English-speaking job market in Germany. Browse Berlin jobs →
- Remote or Germany-wide: 705 jobs. These name Germany or "remote" instead of one city. 307 jobs across the whole site are marked fully remote. Browse remote jobs →
- Munich: 627 jobs, including nearby towns such as Parsdorf, Gilching and Ottobrunn. Browse Munich jobs →
- Hamburg: 85 jobs. Browse Hamburg jobs →
- Cologne (39), Frankfurt (35) and Düsseldorf (26) hold most of the rest. Search all jobs →
Which jobs can you get in Germany without German?
The fields with the most English-speaking openings, as of October 15, 2026:
- Software & IT: 1,010 jobs. Backend (222), DevOps (150) and full-stack (140) roles lead. Berlin · Munich · Remote
- Data & Analytics: 360 jobs. Machine learning & AI (151), data engineering (87) and data science (57). Berlin · Munich · Remote
- Sales: 319 jobs. Mostly enterprise B2B sales (109), pre-sales (66) and sales management (43). Berlin · Munich · Remote
- Product & Design: 284 jobs. 206 of them are product management roles. Berlin
- Marketing: 201 jobs. Berlin · Remote
- Customer Success: 79 jobs. Berlin · Remote
German is still usually expected in roles that serve German-speaking customers or deal with German institutions every day, such as local sales, HR for German staff, legal and healthcare.
What experience level do these jobs require?
Most English-speaking jobs in Germany are for experienced hires. As of October 15, 2026:
- Senior: 1,189 jobs (42%)
- Mid-level: 838 jobs (30%)
- Lead and executive: 570 jobs (20%)
- Entry-level and internships: 129 jobs (5%)
- Level not stated: 88 jobs (3%)
If you are early in your career, read our entry-level guide and check the working-student listings in Berlin and Munich.
Which companies hire people who don't speak German?
The employers with the most open English-speaking roles on the site, as of October 15, 2026: Bjak (41), Nebius (36), Almedia (33), Camunda (32), Peec AI (27), Stark (24), The Exploration Company (23) and GetYourGuide (21). The counts come from their live postings and change daily.
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How do you find a job in Germany without German?
- Search where English is already confirmed. General job boards mix in roles that need German fluency. English Jobs in Germany lists only roles checked for English as the working language.
- Search by city and field together. A page like Data & Analytics jobs in Berlin is a shorter, more useful list than a nationwide keyword search.
- Apply early. 77% of current listings are less than 30 days old, so the job market turns over fast.
- Match your CV to the listing. A one-page CV that names the tools and results the listing asks for beats a long generic one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work in Germany without speaking German?
Yes. As of October 15, 2026, English Jobs in Germany lists 2,814 active jobs where English is the working language and German is not required, posted by about 836 companies. Most are in Berlin, Munich and Hamburg, or are remote.
What jobs can I get in Germany without German?
Software & IT is the largest field with 1,010 open English-speaking jobs, followed by Data & Analytics (360), Sales (319), Product & Design (284), Marketing (201) and Customer Success (79), as of October 15, 2026.
Which German city has the most jobs for English speakers?
Berlin. As of October 15, 2026, Berlin has 1,077 active English-speaking jobs, Munich has 627 and Hamburg has 85. A further 705 are remote or listed for Germany as a whole.
Is German required to work in Germany?
No, not for jobs where the team works in English. German is still useful for daily life and is usually required for roles that serve German-speaking customers or deal with German institutions every day.
Can I get an entry-level job in Germany without German?
Yes, but there are fewer of them. As of October 15, 2026, 129 of the 2,814 English-speaking jobs on English Jobs in Germany (5%) are entry-level jobs or internships, mostly in Berlin and Munich.
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