English-Speaking Startup Jobs in Berlin

Berlin is the easiest major German city to work in without German, and app companies are a big reason why. Engineering, product and design teams here are international by default, and a large share of listings are written in English. This guide shows how to find those roles without wading through German-only ads.

Why Berlin works in English

Berlin's tech scene draws talent from across Europe and beyond, so many app companies run in English as their working language. In Berlin, more than half of the listings on this board are in English (English-speaking jobs in Berlin), and Berlin has by far the most live roles: app jobs in Berlin. That combination, international teams plus volume, is what makes the city realistic for non-German speakers.

Which roles are usually in English

Engineering, product, design and data roles are most often English-first. Marketing splits by market focus. Customer-facing, legal and some operations roles are the most likely to require German. The honest rule: the closer a role is to the core product, the more likely it works in English.

How to filter for English roles

This board lets you filter by the language of the listing (English, German, or both) and by city. Set the city to Berlin and the language to English to see only roles you can actually apply to today. From there, filter by discipline to match your background.

What about German?

You do not need German to get hired, but some German helps with daily life and widens your options over time. Many companies offer language support. For the job search itself, focus on product-core roles at international teams and use the language filter so you are not reading ads you cannot act on.