The Best Tech Cities For IT Careers

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It's easy to find work in any big tech cities in the world if you have a job in IT. These seven cities are fully embracing the digital revolution, which means that tech-savvy people have a lot of options. There is no better time than now, so pick one and go!

There has never been a better time to work in IT abroad than right now, because software, computers, and the internet can do so much more than ever before. Your IT skills can be used in other places and are in demand.

Let's not forget that IT jobs pay well, especially abroad, where employers are willing to pay more to make up for the difficulties of expat life.

So, it's not surprising that almost one in ten expats works in the IT industry. There are plenty of opportunities abroad, whether you work for an international company or want to start your own business.

Top Tech Cities

COPYRIGHT_NOVA: Published on https://www.novabach.com/i/tech-cities/ by Daniel Barrett on 2023-02-22T03:08:31.999Z

In our list of the best cities for tech jobs, we take you on a quick tour around the world to show you both the obvious IT towns and the rising stars.

Even though the coronavirus crisis has messed up almost every business in every place, the tech hubs below are sure to do well when things get back to normal.

Buildings In Toronto During The Night

Toronto

In North America, Toronto has one of the fastest-growing tech markets, and there are more jobs open in tech than in any other field.

People have even said that Canada might not have enough IT workers by 2020. Front-and back-end developers are in high demand in Toronto, even more so than people who work in operations.

This is not surprising since 30% of Canada's IT companies are in Toronto. So, if you know how to code, you might want to skip the US and go to Canada's tech capital instead. Toronto is a hip, young, and always-changing city with the best quality of life of any city in the world. The city's environment is diverse and has a big-city feel.

Dublin

London's economy is in danger of falling apart because of Brexit, so some European companies are thinking about moving out of the UK's capital. Dublin is a good choice for a number of reasons (not just favorable corporation tax rates).

Dublin is a city that is full of people from all over the world. It also has a laid-back feel to it. This makes it a good place for tech startups and big companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon, to name a few.

Ireland also has the youngest population in Europe, and there are new businesses popping up all over the place. Alpha Campus at Dublin City University is a place where young companies, recent graduates, and new ideas can grow.

Amsterdam

A Jane Resture survey found that 17% of the IT workers in the Netherlands are foreigners.

This is more than anywhere else in the world. It's easy to see why, since the Dutch love technology so much that it's almost a part of their national identity. Amsterdam has the fastest broadband speeds in Europe, and more than 170 IT companies have their headquarters there.

The Amsterdam Science Park is home to 120 companies that work on 21st-century innovations like AI and FinTech.

Engineers, developers, and other tech people will love this city because it has a global feel, a good balance between work and life, and a lot of talented people. Don't miss the annual International Talent Event in Amsterdam if you want to get a taste of what's out there.

Berlin

Everyone knows that Berlin is cool. But Berlin has a lot more to offer IT expats than just an edgy scene. For example, the number of tech companies and start-ups in Berlin is growing quickly. Berlin is still (for now) cheaper than major European cities like London or Stockholm, which makes it easy for new businesses to find office space.

The famous "Silicon Allee" in Berlin helps start-ups, scale-ups, and people who are new to the tech scene but want to get involved. Berlin is home to many tech summits, events, networking sessions, and conferences.

There is a monthly meetup at Silicon Allee's campus, and there are also many tech summits, events, networking sessions, and conferences for people who don't know where to start in Berlin's IT oasis.

Berlin City Centre Aerial View

New York City

Most surveys of the best cities in the world for IT jobs have put New York City at number two, but many people think it is number one.

In 2019, New York City, which is often called "Silicon Alley," passed San Francisco on the Savills index. The annual Global Technology Industry Innovation Survey from KPMG also says that NYC will be the top tech hub by 2023.

New York is one of the best places to work in the tech industry for a number of reasons. For one, the strong ecosystem of venture capitalists helps a lot of startups get the money they need to grow. Startup Genome says that "New York City has the most AI and machine learning jobs in a single metropolitan area."

It's also the best city for tech jobs in the life sciences: "New York City has nine academic medical centers, more than 50 hospitals, and more than 100 research foundations."

Beijing

Beijing may be the best city in the world for tech jobs, even though it has a lot of competition both at home and abroad. For one thing, it has Tsinghua University and Peking University, which are the two best universities in the Asia-Pacific region. It also has a whopping 91 universities within the city limits.

As the capital of China, with more than 21 million people, it has everything: infrastructure, transportation, and culture.

This is the perfect mix to meet the needs and wants of young tech workers. With companies like Baidu, DiDi, Xiaomi, and JD that were all started in China, it is clear that technological success is in its genes.

Charlotte

Charlotte has always been one of the best places on the East Coast to find tech jobs. North Carolina has a lot of different kinds of people. For example, 37% of the CEOs of all the tech companies in Charlotte are women.

North Carolina has a cost of living that is 1.7% lower than the national average. It also has low property and sales taxes and a flat income tax rate, no matter how much you earn each year. This means that your $93,600 median salary will go further in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Two buildings in charlotte

Innopolis

Russia isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think of the most tech-savvy places in the world. Anyhow, a small, new city in the Russian state of Tatarstan is trying to change people's minds about this.

Man-made, modern, high-tech, and utopian, this city is the only one of its kind in Russia. It was planned in 2012 and opened in 2015, with space for 5,000 people. Innopolis is like a bubble.

It has a university for IT specialists, a Technopark, modern homes for professionals, a school, a kindergarten, a sports center, and not much else. But Innopolis has big plans, and, to give it credit, it does seem to be moving in the right direction.

It has one of the top five technical universities in Russia, and some IT companies have moved there because of the low taxes and safe, all-in-one lifestyle. If you wait five years, you might start hearing the name "Innopolis" everywhere. Maybe.