Why companies hire in Romania

Romania has a long-standing reputation for technical education, particularly in mathematics, computer science and engineering. International companies have run development centres and service operations there for years, which has created an experienced, internationally minded workforce.

In our experience, the main reasons to hire in Romania are:

  • Strong technical skills: engineers are well regarded for solid fundamentals and problem solving.
  • Languages: English is common in professional roles, and French, German and Italian are also found, which helps for multilingual support.
  • Several hubs: Bucharest is the largest market, but Cluj-Napoca, Iași and Timișoara each have their own tech communities.
  • EU membership: hiring within the EU framework keeps data and employment arrangements familiar for European employers.

It is a good fit for engineering teams, security functions and multilingual service centres.

The talent market

Bucharest offers the widest range of profiles, from engineering and security to finance, sales and leadership roles. Cluj-Napoca is one of the best-known tech cities in the region, while Iași and Timișoara are strong in software, embedded systems and automotive-related engineering, supported by their universities.

Experienced engineers are in demand and many already work for international employers or as independent contractors for clients abroad. Candidates value interesting technical work, modern tooling and a clear career path. Remote work is widely accepted, which lets you recruit across cities rather than in one location.

We usually find the tightest competition for senior engineers, security specialists and people combining technical skills with a less common language. Salaries vary by city, seniority and contract type, so ask us for a current benchmark rather than relying on older figures.

Practical points for employers

  • Employment models: you can employ staff permanently through a local entity, engage independent contractors, or use an employer of record if you do not have a Romanian company yet.
  • Contractors: independent contracting is common in IT, but the line between contractor and employee matters, so structure arrangements carefully.
  • Notice periods: these are typically a few weeks for many roles and often longer for management positions, depending on the contract.
  • Language: English is usually sufficient for tech roles. Romanian is typically expected for local sales, HR and finance positions.
  • Timelines: allow several weeks for search and interviews, plus notice, before a start date.

Rules on notice periods, probation and contractor status change, and the details depend on the contract and any collective agreement. Treat these points as a general orientation and check current local rules, ideally with a local employment adviser, before you make an offer.

How xplr.ai helps in Romania

We work with local freelance recruiters in Romania who know the main tech cities and work in Romanian and English. You get one account manager, one contract and one invoice.

  • Recruitment: software, security, QA, data and cloud specialists, plus multilingual support roles, for individual hires or new teams.
  • Executive search: site leads, country managers and senior engineering or finance leaders, including interim cover.
  • Lead generation: Romanian-language outreach, appointment setting and market entry tests for B2B companies.
  • Expert network: expert calls and surveys with Romanian industry specialists for research and due diligence, with compliance checks on every expert.

Candidate CVs are only shared with consent. If you are considering Romania, we can help you choose the right city, employment model and search approach.