AI Jobs in the Netherlands
Nebius, the AI infrastructure company, has its headquarters in Amsterdam, and Groningen is getting an AI factory backed with up to €200 million. Every role below comes from the employer's own careers page and is checked daily.
Amsterdam, Groningen and a national push
Nebius, listed on Nasdaq, is headquartered in Amsterdam. In the north, the government, the region and the EU are putting up to €200 million into an AI factory in Groningen, and the 2026 budget sets aside €120 million more for the Netherlands' part in a European joint AI project.
In July 2026 the government also sent parliament an international strategy for a safe and responsible AI transition.
A visa route built for young AI talent
With an EU, EEA or Swiss passport, you need no permit at all. Everyone else most often comes as a highly skilled migrant, hired by an employer the IND recognises as a sponsor, and the salary bar is set lower for younger people: in 2026 it is €5,942 gross a month from the age of 30, €4,357 under 30, and €3,122 for graduates in their orientation year or within three years of graduating.
The EU Blue Card is the other route, from €5,942 a month, or €4,754 for recent higher-education graduates.
What developers earn in the Netherlands
Software and application developers earned a median of €34.50 gross an hour in 2025, against €26.90 for all employees (Statistics Netherlands, provisional figures), and paid leave is at least four times the weekly working hours, 20 days on a full-time week.
Companies hiring most in the Netherlands
Cities hiring most in the Netherlands
- Amsterdam
- Eindhoven
Frequently asked questions
What is the highly skilled migrant scheme?
A residence permit for skilled professionals hired by an employer the IND recognises as a sponsor, at a salary set by age.
Is there a lower salary threshold for people under 30?
Yes. In 2026 a highly skilled migrant under 30 needs €4,357 gross a month, against €5,942 from 30, and a recent graduate €3,122.
How much do software developers earn in the Netherlands?
A median of €34.50 gross an hour in 2025, against €26.90 for all employees, provisional figures from Statistics Netherlands.
How often is this list updated?
Every day, from the employers' own career pages. A role leaves the list once the employer closes it.
Sources
- Nebius: about
- Rijksoverheid: AI factory in Groningen
- Rijksoverheid: Prinsjesdag 2026 investments
- Government of the Netherlands: international AI strategy
- IND: highly skilled migrant
- IND: required amounts, income requirements
- IND: EU, EEA and Swiss citizens
- CBS: hourly wages by occupation (86355NED)
- Business.gov.nl: holiday entitlement
Facts checked on 24 Oct 2026. The roles and figures are read every day from the employers' own career pages.