If you're not already an EU citizen, it is hard to get into the canton of Zurich, that is true. However, it is possible in January as there are fresh quotas. A

If you're not already an EU citizen, it is hard to get into the canton of Zurich, that is true. However, it is possible in January as there are fresh quotas. And if you make senior-level salary, it is easier. Also, i depends on the company (they have to have proper documentation their hiring efforts). However, the government official from the immigration services is making the final decision.