Organized thinking, new life experiences and a dream come true

Aditya Deshpande is a software engineer from India. He found work with FDTech, an innovative business from Chemnitz that creates functions for automated driving, driver assistance systems and mobility from the first concept to series integration for tomorrow’s mobility solutions. We spoke with him about his way here, his current job and his experiences in Germany.


How long have you been working in Germany and why did you decide to emigrate to Germany?
Since May 2018. I was impressed by the emphasis put on technological development and progress, esp. the slogan „Deutschland – das Land für Ihre Ideen“ (Germany – the country for your ideas).

Were there any difficulties with the 'relocation'? If so, how did you cope with them? Did you have help with the recognition of qualifications, job and housing searches, etc.? If so, by whom?
I wouldn’t exactly call it a problem but coming to grips with the cultural differences was a little tricky. Research on the internet helped me to reduce the gap.
Job fairs and simply keeping an eye open for that one right special flyer was the trick for finding a job. Finding a house was made easy be the Studentenwerk Chemnitz-Zwickau.

If you compare the working conditions in your home country with those in Germany, what is better, what is perhaps not so good?
Employee satisfaction and feedback is given appropriate attention and continuous progress has a high value here. Small things like creative workspaces and team cooking events increase the sense of synergy. I must really think hard to identify any negatives.

What drew your attention to FDTech as a potential employer?
I came across a flyer of the company at the TU Chemnitz library and had a look at their website.

What makes working at FDTech so special? What do you like best about your job, what could be improved?
The work at FDTech is futuristic and being a sci-fi nerd, working here is like a dream come true for me. Having said that, a dream must always be followed by action. The first actions were to delve into software architecture and development. Initially, it was difficult for me, being a beginner in the field, but with constant input and support from experienced colleagues I was able to make it work. I have come a long way, but there is still a longer way to go when it comes to timely delivery.

Your tip for young people who dream of a job in Germany?
Being open to new life experiences always helps to build character. Communication is key to any successful career. And I would highly recommend learning German at least to level B2.

What prejudice against the Germans has been confirmed for you? Which one is not true at all?
I have heard earlier that Germany has the best engineers. I am lucky enough to actually have met some of them in person.
The prejudice that Germans are not open to speak foreign languages esp. English does not seem right.

What typical German things have you picked up yourself?
I have become more structured and organized in thinking.

What do you like to do best when you're not at work?
I like to go swimming or to a fitness centre and I also like cooking new recipes with friends.

What is your favourite free-time destination in the region?
Chemnitz itself.

Find out more about the company FDTech on their website fdtech.de and have a look at their current job vacancies.
Maybe they have the job to make your dreams come true, too?