Buenos Airesruns 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
Technology & startups
MercadoLibre, Globant, Despegant, Auth0, Ualá
Latin America's startup powerhouse — home to several 'unicorns' and a deep software-engineering talent pool.
Knowledge & software services
Globant, Accenture, IT outsourcing firms
A huge software-export and IT-services sector; Argentine devs work remotely for the world, often paid in USD.
Agribusiness & commodities
Grain, beef and wine exporters
The country's economic backbone — soy, beef and wine — much of it traded and financed from Buenos Aires.
Finance & fintech
Ualá, Mercado Pago, Naranja X, banks
A booming fintech scene born of a population that distrusts banks and inflation, plus traditional finance.
Creative, media & advertising
Film, design, ad agencies
A renowned creative hub — advertising, film production, design and a vast independent arts scene.
Tourism & hospitality
Hotels, gastronomy, tango
Tango, steak, wine and football draw the world; a major employer across the city.
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