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Abu Dhabi Joins Elite Ranks of Global Tech Cities for Software Careers

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Abu Dhabi has earned a spot as one of the world’s leading cities to kickstart a software career, according to a recent report by software solutions provider Nsoft. The study assessed the best global locations for software professionals and placed the UAE capital fifth, just behind Washington D.C., as an emerging hub for technology and innovation in the Middle East.

The analysis ranks cities based on various criteria, including the number of available software positions, average salaries, the density of software companies, cost of living, quality of life, and broadband speeds. Abu Dhabi’s thriving tech landscape and significant investments in digital infrastructure make the results promising.

The city offers software professionals an average salary of $60,768 annually while maintaining a relatively low monthly cost of living without rent at $972.

Additionally, Abu Dhabi’s excellent Wi-Fi speeds, reaching 310 Mbps, reinforce its attractiveness for software talent looking for high-quality connectivity.

The Nsoft study also highlights the most lucrative roles within the software industry. Enterprise architects top the list, with an impressive average salary of nearly $84,000 annually. This role is critical in shaping an organisation’s tech strategy to align with its broader business goals, requiring a unique combination of technical expertise and strategic vision.

Other well-paid positions include technical program managers, who can expect an average salary of $80,885, and chief technology officers, averaging $79,596 annually. These roles are fundamental in steering technology projects and long-term strategies within organisations, especially as companies increasingly rely on digital transformation to drive growth.

The capital’s positioning in Nsoft’s report reflects its growing appeal as a global tech destination. Abu Dhabi’s ambitious initiatives in AI, smart city developments, and digital infrastructure have solidified its place on the tech map, particularly for professionals looking to shape the future of digital innovation in the region.

In comparison, top-ranking cities like San Francisco offer salaries that exceed $137,000, though they come with a much higher cost of living. Meanwhile, Singapore and Amsterdam boast high software job availability, with thousands of roles open in each city. Abu Dhabi’s current 1,212 software job openings may be fewer, but the city compensates by providing a highly competitive quality of life.

Ivana Perković, HR Director at Nsoft, emphasises the importance of more than just competitive salaries when attracting top-tier software talent. She notes that engagement, company culture, and development opportunities can be essential in recruiting and retaining software professionals.

Perković recommends hosting developer-centric events such as hackathons or meetups to connect with passionate talent, engaging on developer platforms like GitHub and Stack Overflow to interact with top contributors, and offering reverse interviews that allow candidates to ask questions first, fostering trust.

Creating a paid ‘sandbox environment’ for candidates to explore company tools and culture and showcasing real tech challenges in job descriptions are also effective ways to attract problem-solvers.

She suggests that these strategies are key for Abu Dhabi’s companies seeking to compete in the global software talent market.

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