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The DACH Tech Dispatch
Salary data, market intelligence, and honest advice for engineers and companies navigating the DACH and US tech hiring landscape.
The AI/ML Talent Shortage Is a Global Problem. In DACH, It's Worse — Here's Why
AI skills are now the hardest to hire globally. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, a set of structural factors make the shortage significantly worse than anywhere else. Here's what's driving it in 2026.
6 min read5 Things That Make Me Skip a Developer's LinkedIn Profile
I look at hundreds of developer profiles every week. These are the five things that cause me — and most other technical recruiters — to move on in under 10 seconds.
6 min readNotice Periods in DACH: What Every Tech Hiring Manager Needs to Know in 2026
Three months notice is standard in Germany. Six months is common at senior levels. If you're used to US or UK hiring timelines, DACH will blindside you. Here's how to plan around it.
6 min readHow to Negotiate Your Salary in Germany Without Burning the Offer
Most developers leave money on the table when negotiating in Germany. Here's exactly what to say, when to say it, and how much room you actually have in 2026.
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