Top 9 most sought-after jobs in Germany in 2024
The engineers
The evolution of technology is a boon for engineers and technicians who are still discovering exciting jobs. The first sectors concerned are robotics and aeronautics.
A robotics engineer can earn up to 65,000 euros per year provided they have a degree from a university or technical school or specific training in a vocational school.
As for the aerospace engineer, he receives an average salary of 60,000 euros.
Finally, food technicians will have nothing to complain about. Consumer demand is growing, food needs to be produced and processed. The demand for agri-food technicians is therefore expected to increase significantly in the years to come.
Jobs related to e-commerce
The rise of e-commerce was really significant with the arrival of the pandemic. Since 2020, online shopping has increased considerably, giving rise to other professions.
The most requested profile is the “Performance Marketing Manager” who must manage the e-commerce site's presence on social networks as well as advertising.
Cloud Architect
Teleworking has given a boom to this profession. Indeed, networking and access to servers work effectively with cloud technology. This is the reason why several firms have invested so much in the Cloud (Microsoft, Amazon).
In order to manage these technologies, businesses will certainly call on cloud architects.
Game developers
The lockdown has clearly benefited the video game industry, which has seen their products explode on the market. It is an opportunity for game developers to further expand this industry, which is less present in Germany.
Health professions
The pandemic has completely exposed some countries where the number of health personnel was fewer to deal with the virus. More and more laboratory assistants and virologists are in demand.
According to the Institut der Deutschen Wirtschaft, the health sector could experience a shortage of 300,000 nurses in 15 years.
Data Analyst/Data Scientist jobs
Increasing digitalization has led to the emergence of these jobs that will have to process large quantities of data.
Several skills are required to practice this profession, in particular training in Mathematics and knowledge of certain programming languages. With the right training and in the right company, the Data Analyst or Data Scientist can earn 60,000 euros as an annual salary.
Content Manager
The Content Manager helps develop content ideas and oversee your online presence. He defines topics, conducts research, creates content, and participates in the design of the website or online store. To maintain a professional site, a business needs this type of manager, who is sometimes involved in managing a corporate blog.
A degree in computer science or journalism is an asset, but not essential. Training in the media can open doors for this profession. Expertise in managing content systems is essential. Skills in SEO and SEA are appreciated, as is mastery of image editing software such as Photoshop, as well as knowledge of HTML.
In Germany, a content manager can earn €3,000 per month.
Mobile developers
Mobile developers set up web solutions for devices (tablets, smartphones). This profession is not likely to disappear anytime soon with the appearance of new smartphones every year.
A career in computer science as a software engineer is ideal for this profession.
The average gross annual income in Germany is between 41,000 and 61,000 euros.
Software developers
A software developer is a professional who specializes in creating, designing, and programming computer software. Their role is to translate the needs of users or businesses into functional applications. They use various programming languages, tools, and methodologies to write, test, and deploy software that meets specific requirements. These professionals can work on a variety of projects, ranging from mobile applications and websites to complex business software.
The average salary is around 56,000 euros gross per year.
So what job are you most interested in as a foreign student who wants to continue their studies in Germany? 
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