In the face of an ongoing skills gap, its having to move with the times.
Major industry leaders like Apple, Amazon, and Airbnb have already been tempted to set up offices there.
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Heil is determined to change this.
Take a chancenkarte
Part of this new system will involve whats called a chancenkarte or opportunity card.
If applicants have enough points, theyll be allowed to look for a job in Germany.
The government will issue a certain number of these cards every year.
The government launched a portalMake it in Germanyseveral years ago, aimed at workers from abroad.
But where should you base yourself if you move there for a job in tech?
Berlin came second, while Hamburg was also a highlight.
Major tech players have been flocking to Germany to set up bases there.
Its proximity to other European countries means travel across the EU is easy.
They offer the freedom to work independently alongside the security of being an employee.
The ideal candidate has a degree in computer science or a comparable qualificationcheck out the full job spec here.
Find outwhat your day might look like here.
She is the author of the bestselling non-fiction book Social Capital, about Irelands relationship with social media.
