{"id":2119,"date":"2021-07-07T12:06:28","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T12:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relocate.me\/blog\/?p=2119"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:13:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:13:40","slug":"moving-to-the-netherlands-for-a-tech-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relocate.me\/blog\/working-abroad\/moving-to-the-netherlands-for-a-tech-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to the Netherlands for a Tech Job: The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 14<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

The Netherlands<\/a> is beckoning, and for good reason.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NL has long been one of the most popular job relocation destinations in the world, especially for software developers and IT professionals who seek the companies and movements that operate and develop on the cutting edge of the industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With its booming tech hubs that are hungry for talent, a vibrant startup scene (70 Dutch companies showed up at <\/span>CES 2024<\/span><\/a>), and fantastic work-life balance, it’s no wonder developers worldwide are setting their sights on this dynamic country. Since you\u2019re reading this, the chances are you\u2019re turning your sights here too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Statistics show that there are <\/span>26 vacancies<\/span><\/a> for every job-seeking tech worker in the country, meaning there\u2019s an abundance of opportunity for those willing to make the move. This is backed by the results of our recent <\/span>Telegram<\/span><\/a> survey, which revealed that a ton of international jobseekers have the Netherlands in their sights.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready to start a new chapter of your life, consider this guide your ultimate road map. We’ll cover everything you need to know to make your Dutch tech adventure a success!<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the Dutch Tech Scene Like?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Netherlands is Europe’s most wired country with excellent digital infrastructure, an innovative and open economy, R&D incentives, and a strong governmental focus on advancement in technology, which attracts top companies and startups around the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tech giants, including the likes of IBM, Google, Cisco, Oracle, and more have housed main European offices in the Netherlands, ensuring NL\u2019s status as one of the best countries in tech in Europe. For tech workers such as yourself, this means there\u2019s a fantastic variety of workplaces and opportunities here, as long as you\u2019re willing to make the move.<\/span><\/p>\n

And it could be a fantastic move to make. On average, the Netherlands VC investment raises several billion a year, but growth is slower than you may be used to.<\/span><\/p>\n

Netherlands VC Investment <\/b>(<\/span>source<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n