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Shanghai, Shanghai, China Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (21% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+136 this week — 171 added vs 35 removed)

Shanghai, Shanghai, China job market overview (May 2026)

The Shanghai, Shanghai, China job market is currently cooling, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 1,016 active job postings tracked here, 21% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and director, with manufacturing as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Shanghai, Shanghai, China job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.

Top categories

  • Engineering103
  • Director33
  • Account Executive30
  • VP14
  • Backend12
  • Product Manager11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers276
  • Managers, All Other123
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products22
  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers21
  • Management Analysts16
  • Project Management Specialists13

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing549
  • Technology525
  • Consumer Goods182
  • Retail121
  • Healthcare98
  • Financial Services65

Employment mix

  • Unspecified831 · 82%
  • Intern141 · 14%
  • Contract36 · 4%
  • Full-time5 · 0%
  • Temporary3 · 0%

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