Hong Kong jobs
According to Wikipedia, the nickname ‘Pearl of the Orient’ can refer to any number of places in Asia, but for both jobseekers in general and those in the the tech industry, that distinction really only applies to Hong Kong.
Job opportunities and openings abound within the SAR, where, in spite of a certain ride-sharing app’s legal woes, startups are constantly breaking new ground.
Job functions in demand
With regards to what positions Hong Kong startups are looking to fill at the moment, it’s a pretty even split between marketing/ PR and web development. Software engineers and programmers shouldn’t have much trouble finding suitable positions to apply for, and the options increase even more for those with cross-platform expertise (e.g. both web and mobile).
Further down the list, but no less in demand, are jobs in sales and business development, and enterprise software and systems.
Hong Kong’s hiring landscape
After the first unicorn was spotted in the SAR in 2017 (logistics and transportation firm Gogovan), Hong Kong startups have been on the up and up. The overwhelming majority of positions on offer are full-time, and Hong Kong’s status as a global financial and economic hub continues to be an attractive lure for investors from both the mainland and other parts of the world.
If you’re looking to apply for a business-related position, take note: the global clientele of Hong Kong startups’ best and brightest makes the ability to converse in multiple languages a highly prized trait.