[mathattack]

Why focus on agencies which put a premium on extroversion?

Most technical companies worth their salt are happy to have introverted developers doing the hard coding behind the scenes. In general you'll be better off at a software firm that markets to consumers, since there is less direct client interaction. (It's not that you won't be good at client interaction, it's that you have to convince someone)

Because of this, a place like Google or Facebook would be better than SAP or Oracle.

[wes-exp]

I second this. Join your kind. Another option could be academia.

[antninja]

Most of the job offers in Paris seem to come from agencies (for junior developers). I used to avoid sending resumes to agencies but now I'm trying to be less selective.

[mathattack]

How's your math? A disproportionate amount of financial software comes out of Paris. Usually the math requirements for these jobs are pretty high. (Hence they like hiring French mathematicians)

Many firms like Google and Facebook are setting up in Paris too to take advantage of the tech talent.