Scale & specialization
Dense talent pools for software, AI, hardware, manufacturing ops, and ecommerce — including senior specialists hard to find elsewhere.
China recruitment agency for global employers
Hire Top Talent in China for Global Companies
HireFromChina is a specialized China recruitment agency helping international teams hire Chinese engineers, operators, and leaders — onsite or via remote hiring in China, with China EOR guidance when you need speed without an entity.
500+ Roles filled
40+ Countries served
21d Avg. time-to-shortlist
92% Offer acceptance
Why hire from China
Strategic talent depth for global roadmaps
From world-class engineers to supply chain leaders, China remains a critical hiring market — if you navigate compensation, language, and employment models correctly.
Remote or hub-based
Build China delivery centers or hire remote workers in China who collaborate with US/EU product teams.
Flexible employment models
Hire via entity or China EOR when you need speed without waiting on incorporation.
Talent categories
Who we hire for global companies
Full-cycle recruitment across technical and business functions — with a strong specialty in Chinese engineers.
Talent Sourcing & Headhunting
Access active and passive candidates across China’s tech, manufacturing, product, and business talent pools.
Learn moreScreening & Assessment
Structured screening so you only meet candidates who can do the job — and want it.
Learn moreInterview Coordination
Timezone-friendly scheduling, briefing packs, and feedback loops that keep hiring momentum.
Learn moreOffers & Negotiation
Close talent with market-aware offers that balance competitiveness and budget discipline.
Learn moreCompliance Guidance
Practical guidance on China employment norms, contracts, and remote/EOR hiring models.
Learn moreExecutive & Niche Search
Confidential searches for leadership and hard-to-fill specialist roles.
Learn moreIndustries
Industries we support
Technology & Product
Engineering, AI/ML, product, design, and data roles.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Ops, quality, sourcing, and plant leadership.
E-commerce & Consumer
Growth, marketplace, brand, and category talent.
Finance & Professional Services
Finance, consulting, legal ops, and shared services.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Clinical ops, regulatory, medical, and biotech.
Hardware & Deep Tech
Hardware eng, robotics, semiconductors, R&D.
Startups & Scale-ups
Early hires through growth-stage teams.
Global Captive Centers
China delivery hubs for international groups.
Hiring process
How China recruitment works with us
Transparent stages from discovery to onboarding. Details on how it works and our China recruitment agency model.
01
Discovery call
We clarify roles, team context, must-haves, salary bands, and timeline — then agree on success metrics.
02
Sourcing & shortlist
Our recruiters activate networks and targeted outreach to build a curated shortlist with clear scorecards.
03
Interviews & decisions
We run coordination end-to-end, prep both sides, and keep feedback tight so decisions stay fast.
04
Offer & onboarding
We support negotiation, acceptance, and a smooth handoff into your onboarding or EOR partner process.
China salary insights
Plan offers with market-aware bands
Indicative 2026 total cash ranges (base + typical bonus) in CNY for planning. Actual offers vary by city tier, English requirement, equity, and company brand. Use for budgeting — not as a formal compensation survey.
| Role | Experience | Shanghai | Shenzhen | Hangzhou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level Backend Engineer | 3–5 years | 350k–550k | 330k–520k | 300k–480k |
| Senior Software Engineer | 5–8 years | 500k–800k | 480k–780k | 420k–700k |
| Staff / Principal Engineer | 8+ years | 800k–1.4M+ | 750k–1.3M+ | 650k–1.1M+ |
| AI / ML Engineer | 4–7 years | 550k–1.0M+ | 520k–950k | 480k–900k |
| Product Manager | 5–8 years | 450k–750k | 420k–700k | 380k–650k |
Deep dive: China Software Engineer Salary Guide 2026 · Full hiring cost breakdown
Cost planner
China Hiring Cost Calculator
Estimate monthly employer cost and recruitment investment for a role in China. Indicative only — request a tailored market brief for offers.
Estimated costs (CNY)
— Monthly total cash (approx.)
— Monthly employer cost (+ social)
— Annual employer cost
— Typical recruitment fee band
Social burden modeled at ~35% of base. Agency fee modeled at ~1.5 months of annual cash (contingency). Book a hiring consultation for a city- and role-specific brief.
We needed senior engineers in Shenzhen who could work with our US product team. HireFromChina delivered a shortlist that actually matched — not just CVs that looked good on paper.
Timezone coordination and English screening saved us weeks. Candidates arrived interview-ready and understood our remote-first culture.
Their market guidance on compensation helped us close a manufacturing director we almost lost to a local competitor.
US SaaS company hires senior engineers in Shenzhen
3 senior engineers hired in 9 weeks
Read case study →EU fintech closes bilingual product lead in Shanghai
Hire closed in 7 weeks from kickoff
Read case study →UK industrial group recruits supply chain director
Director accepted after two counter-offer cycles
Read case study →FAQ
FAQ: hiring talent in China
Answers about China recruitment, engineers, EOR, and remote hiring.
What is HireFromChina?
HireFromChina is a China recruitment agency helping global companies hire talent in China — including Chinese engineers, leadership, and remote workers — with optional China EOR coordination.
Can we hire in China without a local company?
Yes. Many clients hire via Employer of Record (EOR) while testing the market. See our China EOR page for models and process.
Do you recruit software engineers in China?
Yes. Backend, frontend, mobile, AI, embedded, and cloud engineers are a core focus. Visit Hire Engineers in China for details.
Which cities do you cover?
Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and nationwide remote talent when roles allow.
How do we start?
Book a hiring consultation. We’ll clarify roles, employment model, timeline, and commercial approach within one business day.
Ready to hire top talent in China?
Whether you need engineers, leaders, or a full pod — we’ll map the market and employment model.