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Software engineer jobs in Germany with visa sponsorship (2026)
These are software engineer roles in Germany whose posting says the company can sponsor a work visa, read from each company’s own careers page and refreshed daily. About 6% say sponsorship is case by case. Recent ones come from Clera, n8n and Dryft.
- Standard salary threshold (2026)
- €50,700 a year
- Lower threshold (2026)
- €45,934.20 a year
- Blue Card (electronic residence permit), first issue
- €100
Hiring now, and can sponsor
- Agentic Engineering Platform EngineerBerlin
- Forward Deployed Engineer - EMEABerlin
- Staff Core Platform EngineerGermany
- Team Lead, System Software/UI - Embedded Linux, ROS, C++ (F/M/D)Munich
- Senior Software Engineer, 3D Perception (C++ and Python) (F/M/D)Munich
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Every role, newest first
Clera
Munich
Founding Engineer, NLP Systems & Infrastructure
Munich
$70k–$139k
1d ago
Clera
Munich
Product Engineer
Munich
$110k–$190k
1d ago
Augustus
Berlin
Engineering Fellowship
Berlin
$42k–$42k
2d ago
Dryft
Munich
Forward Deployed Engineer - Germany
Munich
—
2w ago
Dryft
Munich
Member of Technical Staff - Germany
Munich
—
2w ago
n8n
Berlin
Agentic Engineering Platform Engineer
Berlin
—
4w ago
Dataleap
Munich
Founding Engineer (Platform/Backend)
Munich
—
5w ago
Sitefire
Munich
Founding Product Engineer
Munich
$99k–$139k
5w ago
EU Blue Card · checked 18 Oct 2026
The rules at a glance
| Standard salary threshold (2026) | €50,700 a year[1]€4,225 gross a month |
|---|---|
| Lower threshold (2026) | €45,934.20 a year[1]shortage roles, graduates within 3 years, IT without a degree; Federal Employment Agency approval needed |
| IT professionals without a degree | 3 years of IT work in the last 7[1]at university level, for a job paying the lower threshold |
| Contract | At least 6 months[2] |
| What counts as salary | Fixed pay only[2]bonuses and variable payments do not count |
| Degree recognition | anabin listing or a ZAB Statement of Comparability[3]ZAB normally takes 3 months, faster for Blue Card |
| Permanent residence | After 27 months with A1 German, or 21 months with B1[4]plus pension contributions and other conditions |
What it costs
How applying works
- 1Get a job offer that clears the right salary threshold for your occupation.
- 2Check your degree on anabin, or apply to ZAB for a Statement of Comparability. Skip this on the no-degree IT route, and prove the experience instead.
- 3Apply for a national (D) visa at the German mission in India for your area.
- 4After arrival, collect your Blue Card from the local foreigners office. Card production takes four to six weeks.
What changed recently
- 1 Jan 2026Blue Card thresholds updated to €50,700 and €45,934.20.
- 16 Jun 2026Federal Foreign Office visa guidance updated.
Other routes
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
A points-based permit to come and look for work, for up to a year. You need six points and proof of funds.
Visa for experienced professionals
A separate route with a 2026 salary floor of €45,630. It is not the Blue Card.
Sources
- [1]Make it in Germany: EU Blue Card
- [2]Berlin: EU Blue Card service information
- [3]ZAB: Statement of Comparability
- [4]Make it in Germany: Settlement permit
- [5]German Missions in India: National visa
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Frequently asked
What salary do I need for a German Blue Card in 2026?
€50,700 a year gross for most roles, or €45,934.20 for shortage occupations, graduates within three years of their degree, and IT professionals without a degree. Bonuses and variable pay do not count.
Can I get a Blue Card in Germany without a degree?
Yes, as an IT professional with at least three years of university-level IT work in the last seven years, for a job that pays at least €45,934.20.
Do I need to speak German for tech jobs in Germany?
Many tech teams work in English, and the Blue Card itself does not need German. German shortens the path to permanent residence: 21 months with B1 instead of 27 with A1.
Is there a list of companies that sponsor visas in Germany?
No. Germany has no sponsor licence system, so any employer can hire you on a Blue Card. The roles on this page say in the posting that they support visas or relocation.