Berlin runs on a handful of strong industries. If you’re job-hunting or weighing a move, here’s where the opportunities (and the big-name employers) are.
Top industries & employers
Startups & Tech
Zalando, Delivery Hero, SoundCloud, HelloFresh
Berlin is Germany's startup capital — a dense scene of scale-ups and VC-backed founders.
Mobility & Transport
Tier (Dott), FlixBus/FlixMobility, BVG
Micro-mobility and new-transport companies cluster here alongside the city transit operator.
Fintech
N26, Solaris, Trade Republic, Raisin
A leading European fintech hub for digital banking and investing.
Creative & Media
UFA, Axel Springer, Native Instruments, Ableton
Film, publishing, music-tech and design thrive in the city's creative quarters.
Science & Research
Charité, Max Planck, Fraunhofer, HU/TU/FU Berlin
World-class universities and research institutes drive deep-tech and life sciences.
Manufacturing (nearby)
Tesla Gigafactory Grünheide, Siemens, BMW Motorrad, Mercedes-Benz
Heavy industry sits on the city's edge in Brandenburg — Tesla's German plant is just outside Berlin.