Let's dive into it right away (I know you are busy 😉):
The obvious ones
- Update you LinkedIn profile. This makes you visible to recruiters and companies seeking your skillset in Taiwan. Recruiters like to use linkedin to find potential hires.
- A quick post on Twitter or LinkedIn can have a surprising big impact.
Remote (and working from Taiwan)
Here some pre-filtered links of those remote job portals I recommend:
- Remotive - The link give you a selection with remote job allowing you to work from Taiwan.
- RemoteOk
- HN's "who is hiring" - Look for the keyword "remote". "Hacker News" is usually a place where lot of smart engineers hangs out.
"Wait, I don't have a visa, how can I work remotely from Taiwan?!"
As a software engineer, you're likely eligible for a 3-year visa (!!). Check the qualifications here. The process takes 2 to 3 weeks, and you'll be able to work legally for a company outside of Taiwan.
TaipeiDev.com
You're at the right place already! TaipeiDev.com lists companies eager to hire English-speaking developers. Visit our site and join our community.
IRL meetups
Meetup.com and Eventbrite have many developers groups in Taipei that hangs out regularly. Here are a few I've attended personally with a high chance to stumble upon your next workmate :) :
- Self-Taught Coding Tuesdays
- Functional Thursday
- Taipei Ethereum Meetup
- Taiwan BitDevs
- Kubernetes Taiwan
- Women Who Code Taipei
- Taipei.py
- Elixirtw Taipei
- Golang Taipei Meetup
Taiwan's companies websites
We've compiled here the top paying companies in Taiwan. Have a look at their website and check if they have any opening positions
Online job portals:
- 104.com.tw - Primarily for locals
- CakeResume.com - Job listings, sometimes some are in english
The less obvious ones:
- g0v.tw slack channel.
- 508 co-op
- Taiwan companies using Golang: Golang Taiwan Jobs
- Check the #taiwan topic, sorted by latest updates and reach out the active commiters.
Happy job hunting!