June 2024

Back-end Developers in China

On Hiring Back-End Developers in China

What You Will Learn Justin summarizes common job responsibilities and salary norms for back-end developers in China. Check out our companion article, which further investigates back-end dev salaries in China –> Back-End Developers in China: Average Salary and Job Description Hiring in China? We can help – and likely save you over 80% on hiring costs. We’ve been recruiting in China since 2014! Our China Recruiter Pro service helps companies promote across leading Chinese job platforms at a fraction of the cost of traditional recruiting. Contact us to discuss hiring goals, salary & compensation budgets, and if TeamedUp China is the right fit to support your organization. Book A Call Get in Touch Let’s find your next great China-based team member together. 

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Software Product Managers in China - Average Salary and JD - TeamedUp China

Software Product Managers in China: Average Salary and Job Description

Today we’re pulling from a set of over 2 million data points on Software Product Managers in China! Our data today comes from two of the largest Chinese Job Boards. That’s BOSS Zhipin (BOSS直聘) and Zhilian Zhaopin (智联招聘). These large platforms seem to have the most relevant and abundant data points regarding the modern Chinese job markets. We’ll be sure to include the number of data points we have for each statistic we pull out. We’ll also be updating this annually to keep up with the newest salary data out there – this data was last checked (by a real human) in June 2024. So let’s dive into some neat data on Software Product Managers in China. First, we’ll look at a standard Job Description, then on to average salary data coverage. Hiring in China? We can help. Common Items on an Software Product Manager Job Description Amongst the data, a Software Product Manager JD most often has these responsibilities listed in China. These are based on commonalities of the actual job listings from the sources and are translated from Chinese, but not auto-generated.   Job Overview: Product managers are full-time managers who are responsible for and ensure that high-quality software products are completed and released on time.   Top Job Responsibilities: 1. Have a deep understanding of user needs, conduct in-depth data analysis, study and learn from the experience of advanced domestic and foreign websites, formulate continuous optimization plans for user experience, and create page prototypes. 2. Lead team members such as product managers and designers, coordinate technical resources and set priorities, ensure that important projects are launched on time, and be responsible for work quality and business results. 3. Conduct comparative tests on multiple product solutions and conduct data analysis to determine the best improvement plan. 4. Monitor traffic, conversion rate, and user feedback after launching the product, and make continuous improvements. Average Salary Data on Software Product Managers in China Software Product Managers Nationwide in China, June 2024 Average Salary: ¥24,873 RMB ($3,428 USD) per month Median Salary: ¥23,656 RMB ($3,260 USD) per month Job Data Points: 2,089,866 In a sample size of 2,089,866 jobs, the average salary for a Software Product Manager in China was ¥24,873 RMB ($3,428 USD) per month. The median salary from this set was ¥23,656 RMB ($3,260 USD) per month.  This is a nationwide data set and it’s important to note that different cities in China command different levels of compensation. For more on that, check out our breakdown of the Top 10 Highest-Paying Cities in China. We also like to point out that salary data from local job sites is mostly for Chinese-speaking positions. developer salaries in China with English or other foreign language requirements are often firmly higher than the average.  Software Product Manager at Top Tech Firms We can get a better idea of the highest-compensated Product Managers by looking at a couple of China’s tech leaders, Alibaba and Tencent.  Average Salary for Software Product Managers at Alibaba The average monthly salary for Software Product Managers at Alibaba is  ¥40,266 RMB ($5,549 USD) per month. Median: ¥41,762 RMB ($5,755 USD). Data set: 3,257 roles.  Now there are a lot of factors at play here when trying to compare to salaries nationwide. Alibaba has a lot of very sophisticated software products revolving around things like AI, automation, and logistics. More complicated products command higher remuneration. Still, Alibaba’s average salary here is nearly 62% higher than the national average. Related: Average Salary at Alibaba (阿里巴巴) in China (2024) Average Software Engineer Salary in China: 14 Sources Compared Average Salary for Software Product Managers at Tencent The average monthly salary for Software Product Managers at Tencent is  ¥37,866 RMB ($5,218 USD) per month. Median: ¥41,371 RMB ($5,701 USD). Data set: 1,820 roles.  To be sure, Tencent has the same premium on their Product Manager salary. The average salary here is over 50% higher than the national average. Related: Average Salary at Tencent (腾讯) in China (2024) More Salary Data on Software Product Managers in China Average Salary by Location for Software Product Managers in China Here we have a further breakdown of the data to filter the average salary by location. A who’s-who of China’s main business-hub mega-cities fill out the list here: Hongkong,  Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Macao, and Guanzhou are all familiar hubs.  As for these other ones, I would have to believe they benefit from a very small sample size: The Hinggan League, Dongsha Islands, and Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture are all on the far corners of the Middle Kingdom. Now we know! Related: Top 10 Highest-Paying Cities in China (2023) Demand by City for Software Product Managers in China This chart takes BOSS Zhipin’s recent amount of Software Product Manager jobs posted by city in China. It’s no surprise to see most of China’s large tech hubs – Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu,  etc – at the top. Top graduates originate from the massive University ecosystems here. The competition for great talent is also centered around these megacities. What is interesting is just how much Beijing and the other few ‘top-tier’ tech cities really dominate the jobs landscape in this industry. Related: Salary Data for 8 of China’s Leading Tech Companies (2024) Lagou (拉勾): The Jobs Portal Focused on China’s Tech Talent Educational Requirements for Software Product Managers in China Here we’ve got a distribution of the education requirements for positions across China. 77.9% of positions required an undergraduate degree or above. Another 14.4% required a two-year technical degree or above, and 2.0% of positions in the data set required a master’s degree. Related: Average Salary Ranges for New Graduate Degree Holders in China Average Salary Ranges for New University Graduates in China Experience Requirements for Software Product Managers in China And here we have a breakdown of the experience required for Software Product Manager positions. 43.9% of jobs listed have 3-5 years of experience required. Another 25.9% and 16.5% of positions required 5-10 and 1-3 years of experience, respectively. It

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Success Stories - Assistant Manager - TeamedUp China

How a Global Media Company Hired an Assistant Manager in China

Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via TeamedUp China and how much they cost. New here? TeamedUp China helps companies simplify and save on their hiring process in China.   Note: Some clients prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their specific names from this article. We’re their secret weapon 😉 What does the client’s business do? Our client provides the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming.  Who was hired and what was their role? Their team was looking for an experienced Assistant Manager, Accountant to cover their APAC offices.  The ideal candidate had an education background in accounting or finance plus 3-5 years of work experience as an accountant.  Furthermore, the candidate was required to have the internationally recognized CPA. They found Doris! Responsibilities: General Accounting: Period Close Deliverables and Reporting. Close calendar / Monthly P&L review and analysis Review and provision of variance analysis for month end results Timely completion of month end deliverables relating to divisional responsibilities. Coordination of treasury related functions for responsible countries. Regular review and management of cash balances and accounts / facilities. This includes responsible for IC reconciliations and funds settlement. Responsible and oversee accuracy of balance sheet reporting activity including review of balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly balance sheet footnote disclosures; conduct periodic balance sheet review updates with Finance partners. Statutory Reporting: Lead Statutory reporting for assigned territories. Supporting third party provider on preparation and drafting of statutory accounts for all local reporting entities. Coordinator and principal point of contact for external auditors. Proactively manage internal audits and external filing process through on-going engagement and communication with direct manager and team. Manage the annual statutory Financial Statement audits with PwC for various legal entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP. Coordinate between auditors (PwC), Controllership and local outsourced accounting firms to maintain a calendar of deliverables and deadlines for the company’s subsidiaries’ local statutory reporting requirements. Areas of Accountability: SME for Singapore/Taiwan/ China and Hong Kong statutory reporting and compliance. What was the salary of the individual they hired? Doris was hired for a monthly salary of about ¥21,000 RMB ($2,900 USD). What was the candidate’s background before being hired? Doris holds an ACCA and a bachelor’s degree in Business & Accounting from an international university. Furthermore, she has over 9 years of experience as an accountant both in China and overseas. She is fully bilingual in Mandarin and English.  Need to hire someone like this too? If your team is looking to hire in China, we can help …and likely save you a bunch of time and money in the recruitment process! Our China Candidate Sourcing Pro service helps companies promote across leading Chinese job platforms, and find great talent for roles just like this one. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss hiring goals, salary & compensation budgets in China, and if TeamedUp China is the right fit to support your organization. Book A Call Get in Touch We’ve been recruiting in China since 2014!  Let’s find your next great China-based team member together. 

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A Guide to Job Descriptions in China - TeamedUp China

Our Guide to Job Descriptions in China

On Job Descriptions in China… Hey there! Today we’re going to break down some Job Descriptions in China. The Job Description, or JD, is the set of information that hiring companies prepare for open positions. Now if you’ve made it to this article, it’s preeeeeeeetty likely you know exactly what a JD is – so let’s get to the China specifics! In full China fashion – we’re playing the lucky number 8 today. We’ve selected 8 different roles from 8 of China’s leading companies. All posts were originally in Chinese and have been translated by technology far superior to this writer’s translation skills (although I did try to clean it up a bit). Sure it’s choppy in parts, but the intention comes across in just about every bullet point. Chinese business culture values succinct communication, and that really shines in the modern Chinese Job Description. You’ll notice that most Chinese JDs are divided into 3 sections: Tags, Job Responsibilities, and Candidate Requirements. Let’s check some out and learn from China’s biggest and brightest! Hiring in China? We can help. China Job Description Example #1: Sales Representative at Alibaba Tags: import and export trade Tele-marketing Face-to-face sales/cold call Software/Enterprise Service Products Sales experience to enterprises/institutions (ToB) Enterprise (ToB) Face-to-face sales/cold-call experience Telesales experience Exhibition Sales Internet/Technology E-commerce Location: Hangzhou Job Duties:  Represent Alibaba International Business Department to attract investment for the international platform, responsible for customer development in the Shanghai region, and provide customers with a complete set of cross-border trade solutions (websites, order information, finance, services, logistics supply chain, talents) in combination with Alibaba’s diversified products; Develop customers independently through the company’s CRM database, major recruitment websites, Qichacha, referrals, etc.; Responsible for full-link integration, efficient operation of various market resources related to Alibaba’s business, etc., to establish good customer relationships and promote experience sharing and common growth among customers. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or above; excellent candidates can lower their academic qualifications, excellent fresh graduates with internship experience: cross-border e-commerce, foreign trade, international stations, etc. internship experience; Like, love sales and eager to make money; Willing to challenge high salaries, passionate, confident, tough, motivated, and eager to realize self-worth; If you have relevant B-end enterprise investment, telemarketing/face-to-face sales experience (or foreign trade platform investment, Internet promotion, and sales-related experience is preferred). Related article(s): Average Salary at Alibaba (阿里巴巴) in China (2024) Key Account Reps in China: Average Salary and Job Description Our Guide to Understanding Cover Letters in China China Job Description Example #2: WeChat Developer at Tencent Tags: Front-end Development JavaScript HTML CSS Vue React Mobile Apps (iOS / Android) Location: ShenzhenJob Duties:  Dig deep into online and offline industry scenarios, and work on developing personal consumer finance systems such as credit consumption and committed consumption for WeChat Pay; Based on the WeChat ecosystem, be responsible for the development of technology selection, performance optimization, and full-link monitoring related to the front-end of WeChat Pay for different industries; Help merchants grow through technology, pursue the ultimate experience, and work on building a highly available, high-performance Web front-end system. Requirements: Familiar with Linux operating system, computer networks, database principles, common data structures and algorithms; Proficient in front-end development languages ​​such as HTML/CSS/JavaScript; Familiar with WeChat applets, and can skillfully use one of the frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, and have an in-depth understanding of their principles; Professional, reliable, and well-planned, enthusiastic, eager to learn, and love to share, and those with background development experience are preferred. Related article(s): Android Developers in China: Average Salary and Job Description Average Salary at Tencent (腾讯) in China (2024) Average Software Engineer Salary in China: 14 Sources Compared China Job Description Example #3: Product Manager at Baidu Tags: Senior Product Manager Commercial Products Location: Beijing Department: Health Content BusinessJob Duties:  Responsible for non-advertising commercial products for private medical institutions, responsible for revenue and actual conversion, including CPA effect payment and content brand marketing. Multi-point registration: Multi-point registration is the core connection point between Baidu Health’s public ecology and private customers. Establish the commercial transformation of multi-point registration products, including the commercial rights design of doctor brands, hospital brands, and conversion channels, and the mechanism and pricing of landing effect payment; Heating products: Through content marketing and doctor marketing, realize the compliant commercialization of search popular science traffic, including content business orders, traffic heating, commercial recommendations, etc., to bring additional commercial scenarios to customers, accurately acquire customers and improve the overall conversion effect. Requirements: 3-5 years of Internet work experience, search and commercialization background is preferred;  Have experience in being responsible for medium and large complete projects, can complete solution design and implementation from 0 based on given goals, and continue to promote iteration; Those with experience as a mentor or team management are preferred. Related article(s): Average Salary at China’s ‘Big 3’ Tech Firms: Tencent, Alibaba, & Baidu Average Salary at Baidu (百度) in China (2024) China Job Description Example #4: Business Data Analyst at Meituan Tags: Business data analysis Business model/operation strategy optimization Location: BeijingJob Duties:  Based on the in-depth understanding of the business model and industry research, continue to conduct behavioral research such as user insights, identify key decision-making factors for business growth, and seek potential business growth opportunities; Responsible for the analysis of user retention improvement, and exploring opportunities for retention improvement from various angles such as reach, users, commodities, activities, and products; Responsible for the core indicator monitoring and abnormal analysis of platform users, timely discovery of business problems, and exploration of user growth opportunities. Requirements: 2 years or more of work experience in Internet business analysis or consulting companies; Sensitive to data, with good logical analysis ability and structured thinking ability, able to find business opportunities from multi-dimensional complex data. Experience in user growth analysis is preferred. Have a strong interest in retail business, and hope to achieve performance growth and realize their own value through data-driven; Strong goal orientation, strong pressure-bearing ability, and good cross-team communication skills; Solid basic skills, proficient in using data analysis tools, and proficient in

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