TL;DR
As of October 15, 2026, English Jobs in Germany lists 1,010 active Software & IT jobs where English is the working language, at about 388 companies. Backend (222), DevOps & Infrastructure (150), Architecture & Leadership (143) and Full Stack (140) lead. Berlin has 379 of them, Munich 246, and 247 are remote or Germany-wide. Half are senior roles; only 28 are entry-level or internships.
As of October 15, 2026, there are 1,010 active Software & IT jobs in Germany where English is the working language, posted by about 388 companies. That makes software the largest field on English Jobs in Germany, about 36% of all 2,814 listings. Each job is checked to confirm that English is the working language and German is not required.
Which software roles are open in English?
The live count by role, as of October 15, 2026:
- Backend: 222 jobs. Browse backend jobs →
- DevOps & Infrastructure: 150 jobs. Browse DevOps jobs →
- Architecture & Leadership: 143 jobs. Staff, principal and engineering-management roles. Browse architecture and leadership jobs →
- Full Stack: 140 jobs. Browse full-stack jobs →
- General Software Engineering: 140 jobs. Roles that do not name one specialty.
- Security: 80 jobs. Browse security jobs →
- Mobile & Games: 44, QA & Testing: 38, Frontend: 28.
Backend and infrastructure work dominate. Frontend-only roles are a small share, because most companies hire full-stack engineers instead.
Where are the English-speaking software jobs?
As of October 15, 2026:
- Berlin: 379 jobs. Software jobs in Berlin →
- Munich: 246 jobs, including nearby towns such as Parsdorf, Gilching and Garching. Software jobs in Munich →
- Remote or Germany-wide: 247 jobs. 137 of the 1,010 are marked fully remote. Remote software jobs →
- Hamburg: 29 jobs and Cologne: 16 jobs.
Berlin, Munich and remote together hold 83% of the field. Outside them, openings are scattered across many smaller cities.
What level do English-speaking software jobs ask for?
Software hiring in English is weighted toward experience. As of October 15, 2026:
- Senior: 504 jobs (50%)
- Mid-level: 245 jobs (24%)
- Lead and executive: 207 jobs (20%)
- Entry-level and internships: 28 jobs (3%)
- Level not stated: 26 jobs (3%)
If you are moving from junior to mid-level, read how to make the jump. Senior-level candidates can start with the senior listings.
Which companies hire the most software engineers in English?
The employers with the most open Software & IT roles on the site, as of October 15, 2026: Bjak (22), Nebius (19), Agilerobotsse (17), Skdse (16), Camunda (13), Nscale (13), Stark (13) and commercetools (12). The counts come from their live postings and change daily.
How do you find a software job in Germany in English?
- Filter by specialty and city together. Backend jobs in Germany or Software & IT jobs in Berlin is a shorter list than a nationwide keyword search.
- Check the working language, not just the title. Many German-company postings are written in English but expect German in team meetings. Every listing here is checked for English as the working language.
- Prepare for the interview format. Our guide to acing a technical interview at a German tech company covers what to expect.
- Consider remote. Remote roles are open to people already in Germany; see remote English-speaking jobs in Germany.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many software engineer jobs in Germany are in English?
As of October 15, 2026, English Jobs in Germany lists 1,010 active Software & IT jobs where English is the working language, posted by about 388 companies.
Which software roles have the most English-speaking jobs in Germany?
Backend has the most with 222 jobs, followed by DevOps & Infrastructure (150), Architecture & Leadership (143) and Full Stack (140), as of October 15, 2026.
Which German city has the most English-speaking software jobs?
Berlin. As of October 15, 2026, Berlin has 379 Software & IT jobs and Munich has 246; another 247 are remote or listed for Germany as a whole.
Are there junior software engineer jobs in Germany in English?
Few. As of October 15, 2026, 28 of the 1,010 Software & IT jobs (3%) are entry-level or internships, while 504 (50%) are senior and 245 (24%) are mid-level.
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