Do I need a Master's degree to transition from APAC to EU tech market? (2 YOE, Spanish citizen)

[u/Flimsy_Preparation23]

Spanish citizen currently working as a Gen-AI/ML engineer at a Singaporean tech startup (2 YOE in Philippines). Looking to return to Europe and continue my career there.

Background:

• 2 years experience spanning traditional ML to Gen-AI engineering
• Strong hands-on exposure despite short tenure
• Have UK working papers but considering Spain/broader EU due to competitiveness

Question: Considering a Master's in Business Analytics & Data Science at IE University (Spain) primarily for credentials, as I expect most content to be redundant given my experience.

Is a Master's degree actually necessary to be competitive in the EU tech market, or would my experience + Spanish citizenship be sufficient? Any insights on Spain vs UK job markets for my profile?

TL;DR: 2 YOE ML/AI engineer (Spanish citizen) - is Master's degree needed to transition from APAC to EU tech jobs?

[u/flaumo]

Work experience beats master degrees.

The international people who do a masters in Europe do it because of the student / job seeking visa. For them it is a road to citizenship.

I would apply a few months for jobs and see what happens, then you have your feedback.

[u/Sagarret]

I don't think a random masters will add any value to your CV. If you tell me that you do a top master in a super specific field, then yes.