Yes, you can get a tech job in Poland without speaking Polish. Many software teams in Warsaw, Kraków and Wrocław work in English. This guide covers how to find those jobs, how to apply, and what to sort out before you move.
Every job on this board is checked for language requirements. If a job is marked No Polish required, you can do the job in English.
Step 1: Check whether you need a work permit
This decides how wide your search can be.
- EU citizens generally don’t need a work permit anywhere in the EU (Your Europe). EEA and Swiss citizens have similar rights under free movement agreements. You can apply to any job.
- Everyone else needs a permit, such as an EU Blue Card or a work permit. The employer usually has to take part in the process. Focus on jobs marked visa sponsorship, and read our work visa guide for the steps.
Say your status clearly at the top of your CV: “EU citizen, no permit needed” or “Non-EU citizen, will need EU Blue Card sponsorship”. Recruiters screen for this first.
Step 2: Search where English is the working language
Start with our English-speaking jobs page. You can narrow it by city:
| City | Jobs page |
|---|---|
| Warsaw | /jobs/in/warsaw |
| Kraków | /jobs/in/krakow |
| Wrocław | /jobs/in/wroclaw |
Or search by technology, for example Java, Python, TypeScript or Go jobs.
Our list of companies that hire English speakers is a good place to find employers to follow.
How to read the language line in a job ad
Job ads are not always clear. Here’s how we read them, and how you can too:
- “English required, no Polish needed”: the job is fully in English.
- “Polish is a plus” / “Polish is nice to have”: not required. Apply.
- “Fluent Polish” or “Polish at B2 level”: required. Usually for customer-facing, sales or public-sector roles.
- The ad is written only in Polish: the team probably works in Polish, even for technical roles.
Check where you can apply from
Some employers hire from abroad and help with relocation. Others only hire people who already live in Poland, or who already have the right to work in the EU. Each job on this board has an “Apply from” field. If you are still abroad, start with jobs you can apply for from abroad.
Step 3: Prepare an English CV that fits local expectations
A standard English tech CV works. A few local habits help:
- Keep it to one or two pages. List your stack clearly near the top.
- State your work authorisation and location. Add your notice period and when you could start.
- Add links to GitHub, a portfolio or published work, if you have them.
- Consent clause. Some Polish job ads ask you to add a sentence consenting to the processing of your personal data. If the ad asks for it, copy the exact wording from the ad.
- Photo and date of birth are optional. Leave them out unless you want to include them.
Do I need my degree recognised?
In Poland, software development is not a regulated profession. For non-regulated professions, the employer decides whether your foreign qualifications are enough (NAWA). A degree can still matter for some visa routes, such as the EU Blue Card. See the work visa guide for what each permit asks for.
Step 4: Know what the interview process looks like
Processes vary by company. At international tech companies, a common pattern is:
- A short call with a recruiter about your background, salary expectations and work permit status.
- A technical step: a take-home task, a live coding session or a system design interview.
- A final round with the hiring manager or team.
All of this usually happens online and in English. Ask the recruiter at the start how many rounds to expect and how long it usually takes.
Talk about salary with the right numbers
Since 24 December 2025, Polish employers must tell candidates for an employment contract the starting pay or pay range, and may not ask about your previous salary (National Labour Inspectorate).
Salaries in Polish ads are often monthly amounts in PLN. Ads may show separate ranges for an employment contract and a B2B contract, and these are not directly comparable. Read our salary guide and tax basics before you name a number.
Step 5: Understand your contract
You will usually be offered one of two types of contract:
- Employment contract (umowa o pracę, often called UoP). Your employer registers you for social security and health insurance and deducts your income tax and contributions from your pay. Labour law protections, such as paid holiday and notice periods, apply.
- B2B contract. You run your own sole-trader business and invoice the company. You handle your own tax and contributions. Polish tech job boards commonly show a B2B rate next to the employment rate (Just Join IT salary report).
B2B is not open to everyone. Citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland can register a sole-trader business in Poland only with certain residence statuses. These include permanent residence, EU long-term residence and, since 1 June 2025, the EU Blue Card. A work permit or a standard temporary residence and work permit is not on that list (Act on foreign entrepreneurs, art. 4, as amended by Dz.U. 2025 poz. 619).
If you need a work permit, check with the employer that your permit matches your contract type. Our tax guide explains both options.
Contracts may be in Polish, or bilingual. Ask for an English version and read it before you sign.
Step 6: Plan for life outside work
Your job may be in English, but some everyday admin is not. Registering your address, opening a bank account and dealing with health insurance can involve forms and offices that work mainly in Polish. Many banks, insurers and larger city offices offer help in English, but not all do.
Our relocation checklist goes through each step in order. Our cost of living guide helps you plan a budget.
Should you learn Polish anyway?
You don’t need it for the job. It helps with daily life, and it matters if you want to stay for the long term. As a non-EU citizen, the long-term EU resident permit requires at least 5 years of residence and proof of Polish at level B1 or higher (Office for Foreigners).
Starting with a few hours a week in your first year makes this goal much easier.
Quick checklist
- Know whether you need a work permit, and say so on your CV
- Filter for English-speaking jobs in your city and stack
- Check the language line and the “Apply from” field in each ad
- Prepare a one- or two-page English CV with links
- Compare salary offers on the same basis (gross vs net, employment vs B2B)
- Ask for an English version of your contract
- Read the relocation checklist before you move
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak Polish to get an IT job in Poland?
No, not for many tech roles. Plenty of software teams in Warsaw, Kraków and Wrocław work in English. Look for ads marked No Polish required, or that call Polish a plus. Ads asking for fluent Polish or B2 level usually cover customer-facing, sales or public-sector roles, and ads written only in Polish suggest a Polish-speaking team.
Is software development a regulated profession in Poland?
No. For non-regulated professions such as software development, the employer decides whether your foreign qualifications are enough, according to NAWA. A degree can still matter for some visa routes, such as the EU Blue Card, so check the work visa guide for what each permit asks for before you apply.
Can foreigners work on a B2B contract in Poland?
Citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland can. Other nationals can register a sole-trader business only with certain residence statuses, including permanent residence, EU long-term residence and, since 1 June 2025, the EU Blue Card. A work permit or a standard temporary residence and work permit isn’t on that list, so check your permit matches your contract.
Can I apply for jobs in Poland from abroad?
Yes, with some employers. Some hire from abroad and help with relocation, while others only hire people who already live in Poland or already have the right to work in the EU. Check the Apply from field on each job, and start with jobs you can apply for from abroad if you’re still outside Poland.
What is the interview process like at tech companies in Poland?
At international tech companies, a common pattern is a recruiter call about your background, salary expectations and permit status, then a technical step such as a take-home task, live coding or system design, and a final round with the hiring manager or team. It usually happens online and in English. Ask how many rounds to expect.
Should I put a photo on my CV in Poland?
No, a photo and your date of birth are optional, so leave them out unless you want them. Focus instead on one or two pages with your stack near the top, your work authorisation, location and notice period, and links to GitHub or a portfolio. If an ad asks for a data-processing consent clause, copy its exact wording.