Amsterdam startups and scale-ups hiring now

Amsterdam's startup scene goes far beyond fintech. From cultured meat to autonomous greenhouses, 26 Amsterdam-born companies are hiring right now with 122 open roles between them.

This is not a list of multinationals with a satellite office on the Zuidas. Every company here was founded in Amsterdam or the Netherlands and still calls the city home. Jobs are sourced directly from their career pages and updated daily.

Live data: Every number on this page comes directly from company career pages, not job boards. When you click "Apply", you go straight to the company's own application page. Last updated May 2026.

The startup leaderboard

These Amsterdam-born startups and scale-ups have active openings on their career pages right now, ranked by number of open roles.

Climate and sustainability

Amsterdam has become a genuine hub for climate tech. These companies are working on everything from EV charging infrastructure to carbon capture to precision agriculture — and they're hiring.

Fastned — 7 open roles. A Dutch company building a European network of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles, headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Euronext. Fastned operates over 400 stations across nine European countries, powered entirely by renewable energy.

Overstory — 6 open roles. Overstory develops an AI-powered platform using satellite imagery to deliver vegetation intelligence for electric utilities, helping prevent wildfires, power outages, and enhance grid resilience. The company maintains its European headquarters and founding base in Amsterdam at Weesperstraat 61. Founded in 2018, it employs 21-100 people and serves six of the ten largest utilities in the Americas.

Skytree — 6 open roles. Skytree is a science-led climate tech company that designs and manufactures Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology to remove CO₂ from the air. As a Dutch scale-up, it maintains a notable presence in Amsterdam through collaboration with local agencies. Spun out of the European Space Agency in 2014, it focuses on engineering scalable, bankable carbon removal solutions.

Carbon Equity — 5 open roles. Carbon Equity is an Amsterdam-based fintech that gives individual investors access to climate-focused private equity and venture capital funds. Founded to democratise sustainable investing, the company works at the intersection of finance and climate action.

Source.ag — 3 open roles. Source.ag develops AI-driven software solutions for controlled environment agriculture, optimising greenhouse operations for fruit and vegetable growers through tools like harvest forecasting, cultivation management, and irrigation control. The company has its headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 2020 by Rien Kamman and Ernst van Bruggen, it supports over 300 greenhouses across 18 countries.

Seenons — 3 open roles. Seenons develops a tech platform connecting businesses, transporters, processors, and reusers across Europe to enable circular waste management, reducing waste and CO₂ emissions. The company has an office in Amsterdam at Danzigerkade 5B. It holds B Corp certification, recognising its balance of profit with social and environmental purpose.

Fashion and consumer

Amsterdam's fashion startups have carved out a global niche — from streetwear to eyewear to ethical accessories. These companies prove you can build a brand and a tech-forward business at the same time.

Ace & Tate — 13 open roles. Ace & Tate is an Amsterdam-born eyewear brand that designs and sells affordable, stylish glasses through its own stores and online across Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is known for its design-forward approach and direct-to-consumer model.

Bugaboo — 11 open roles. Bugaboo is an Amsterdam-founded company that designs and manufactures premium strollers and mobility products for families. Known for its innovative engineering and design-led approach, it sells in over 50 countries and attracts talent across product design, engineering, and international marketing.

Filling Pieces — 3 open roles. An Amsterdam-born premium sneaker and streetwear brand founded in 2009, known for blending high-end materials with minimalist Dutch design. Filling Pieces has grown from a one-man project into a globally distributed label while keeping its headquarters and creative direction rooted in Amsterdam.

O My Bag — 3 open roles. An Amsterdam-based accessories brand creating bags and accessories from sustainably sourced leather, with a focus on fair trade and transparency. O My Bag partners with producers in India under fair working conditions and operates its own retail stores in Amsterdam alongside international distribution.

Tech and SaaS

The backbone of Amsterdam's tech ecosystem. These companies range from payments infrastructure to digital asset management to AI, and they tend to have the deepest engineering teams.

FareHarbor — 18 open roles. FareHarbor provides a SaaS platform with booking and reservation management tools for tour and activity operators, such as boat rentals, museums, and food tours. It has its headquarters at Vijzelstraat 66-80 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 2013, the company employs over 900 people worldwide and aims to make experiences better for everyone.

Finom — 5 open roles. FINOM is a fintech company providing an all-in-one digital financial platform for freelancers and SMEs, offering business accounts with local IBANs, invoicing, payments, and expense tracking across Europe. It is headquartered in Amsterdam at Jachthavenweg 109h. Founded in 2019, FINOM serves over 100,000 businesses with a mission to simplify financial management using smart tools.

HiBob — 5 open roles. HiBob develops Bob, an AI-powered HR platform that helps modern, mid-size, multinational businesses manage people through core HR, payroll, performance, and analytics tools. The company maintains an office in Amsterdam at Weesperstraat 107 or Vijzelstraat 68. Founded in 2015, it serves over 5,000 organisations worldwide with a people-first culture.

Mollie — 4 open roles. An Amsterdam-founded fintech company providing payment solutions to over 250,000 European businesses, from startups to enterprises. Mollie is one of the Netherlands' most valuable private tech companies, known for its developer-friendly platform and growth across European markets.

Smartly.io — 3 open roles. A Helsinki-founded advertising technology company that helps brands automate and optimise creative and media buying across social platforms. Smartly.io has an Amsterdam office and manages billions in ad spend annually for clients across Europe and beyond.

Axelera AI — 3 open roles. Axelera AI develops purpose-built hardware and software platforms for accelerating AI inference at the edge, including the Metis AI platform for computer vision and generative AI applications. The company has an office in Amsterdam, Netherlands, alongside its headquarters in Eindhoven. Founded in 2021, it employs over 220 people across 18 countries.

ML6 — 3 open roles. ML6 is a leading AI engineering company that develops advanced machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI solutions to transform business models and drive innovation across industries. They maintain an office in Amsterdam at Geldersekade 101E. Founded in 2013, the company employs over 140 AI-native experts across Europe.

Food and mobility

From online grocery delivery to electric scooter sharing, these companies are rethinking how Amsterdam (and Europe) moves and eats.

Felyx — 8 open roles. Felyx provides shared electric scooters to revolutionise urban transport, making it more fun, efficient, and sustainable. The company is Amsterdam-based, having launched its service there in 2017. Their mission is to shape future cities through safer, handier, and greener mobility options.

Orderchamp — 3 open roles. An Amsterdam-based B2B wholesale marketplace connecting independent retailers with brands across fashion, food, and lifestyle categories. Orderchamp uses technology to streamline wholesale buying for thousands of European retailers, backed by significant venture capital funding.

The long tail

These startups have fewer open roles right now, but don't overlook them. Smaller teams often mean more ownership, more impact, and a faster path to senior responsibility.

Frequently asked questions

What do startup salaries look like in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam startup salaries are competitive within the European market. Software engineers can expect EUR 55,000-85,000 at mid-level, while senior roles at well-funded scale-ups like Mollie, Picnic, or Bynder can exceed EUR 100,000. The 30% ruling for international hires can push your effective salary significantly higher. Compensation packages often include stock options or equity, particularly at earlier-stage companies.

Do Amsterdam startups offer equity or stock options?

Many do, especially VC-backed companies. Dutch tax law allows for favourable treatment of stock options under certain conditions. Scale-ups like Mollie and Picnic have offered employee equity programmes. Always ask about vesting schedules and exercise windows during the offer stage — terms vary widely between companies.

What is the culture like at Amsterdam startups?

Amsterdam startup culture tends to be flat, direct, and international. English is the working language at nearly all startups and scale-ups. Expect open communication, a focus on work-life balance (the Dutch take this seriously), and a collaborative atmosphere. Many companies offer hybrid or flexible working arrangements.

How do I find startup jobs in Amsterdam?

We surface jobs directly from 26 Amsterdam-born startups and scale-ups, with 122 open roles between them right now. Every listing links straight to the company's own application page — no middleman. We update daily, so check back regularly for new openings.