Amsterdam has 110 entry-level, intern, and graduate roles open right now across 34 companies. Whether you are looking for your first job after university or a career-switching internship, the city has a surprisingly broad range of opportunities beyond the usual tech suspects.
Live data: These numbers come directly from company career pages and update daily. Every role links to the company's own application page. Last updated April 2026.
Top companies hiring juniors
These are the companies with the most entry-level, intern, trainee, and junior roles on their Amsterdam career pages right now.
| # | Company | Junior Roles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rituals | 20 |
| 2 | Adidas Amsterdam | 15 |
| 3 | Van Lanschot Kempen | 10 |
| 4 | UNStudio | 7 |
| 5 | Oaklins | 6 |
| 6 | De L'Europe | 6 |
| 7 | Bugaboo | 4 |
| 8 | Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam | 3 |
| 9 | Deloitte Netherlands | 3 |
| 10 | Bynder | 3 |
...plus 24 more companies with junior openings. See all junior roles.
Junior roles by sector
Entry-level roles are not evenly distributed. Some sectors have far more junior openings than others. Here is where the 110 junior roles concentrate:
| Sector | Junior Roles |
|---|---|
| Design | 15 |
| Marketing | 10 |
| Fashion | 10 |
| Operations | 10 |
| HR & People | 9 |
| Sales | 9 |
| Creative & Agency | 8 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Hospitality | 5 |
| Product | 5 |
| Legal | 3 |
| Engineering & Tech | 1 |
| Sustainability | 1 |
| Non-Profit | 1 |
| Data | 1 |
Some roles appear in multiple categories (for example, a junior marketing role at a fashion company counts towards both Marketing and Fashion), so the numbers above will add up to more than 110.
Types of entry-level roles
Not all junior roles are the same. Entry-level positions fall into three broad buckets:
Internships are typically 3 to 6 months and often tied to a university programme. They are common in fashion, creative agencies, and non-profits. Pay varies widely: some are unpaid (legal in the Netherlands for curricular internships), while others pay a modest monthly stipend.
Graduate programmes and traineeships are structured 1 to 2 year rotational programmes offered by larger companies, particularly in finance, consulting, and tech. These tend to be competitive and well-compensated, with a clear path to a permanent role.
Junior permanent roles are standard employment contracts with entry-level titles. These are the most common type across the companies we cover and offer the most immediate stability, including Dutch employment protections from day one.
Sample roles open now
To give you a feel for what is actually available, here are 20 junior roles open across Amsterdam right now:
- Junior Architect/Designer — UNStudio
- Equity & ECM Advisory Intern — Oaklins
- Investment Banking Intern — Oaklins
- Human Resources Intern — Oaklins
- Debt Advisory Intern — Oaklins
- Senior Associate / Associate Director Debt Advisory — Oaklins
- Marketing & Communication Intern — Oaklins
- Manager on Duty Trainee — Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam
- Human Resources Trainee (From July) — Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam
- Intern - Digital Content Strategy — Adidas Amsterdam
- Intern Brand Activation - Footlocker — Adidas Amsterdam
- Intern Human Resources - Rewards — Adidas Amsterdam
- Intern - Off Price eCom Product Merchandising — Adidas Amsterdam
- Intern Sales & Merchandising Foot Locker Europe — Adidas Amsterdam
- Commercial Banking, Full time Associate - AMSTERDAM — Citi
- Investment Banking Associate/Senior Associate — Citi
- Director, International Financial Reporting — Elastic
- Internship: Sales and Operations — Skytree
- GTM Associate — Monumental
- Salesforce Internships - Amsterdam (September Start date) — Salesforce
Browse all 110 junior roles in Amsterdam. Filter by sector, company, or role type.
See all junior jobsFrequently asked questions
What salary can I expect as a junior in Amsterdam?
Junior salaries in Amsterdam vary by sector. Tech and engineering juniors typically start at €35,000–50,000, marketing and communications at €30,000–40,000, and finance at €35,000–45,000. Internships are sometimes paid at or just above minimum wage. The 30% ruling for qualifying international workers can significantly boost your net income.
Do I need to speak Dutch for entry-level jobs in Amsterdam?
Many international companies and startups operate entirely in English, especially in tech, product, and design. Dutch is more likely to be required for client-facing roles, local NGOs, government positions, and hospitality. Learning basics always helps, but it is rarely a hard requirement at international employers.
Can I get a work visa for a junior role in Amsterdam?
Yes, but your employer needs to be a recognised sponsor (erkend referent) with the IND. For the highly skilled migrant (kennismigrant) visa, junior roles must meet a lower salary threshold for workers under 30. Many larger companies and scale-ups are recognised sponsors and will handle the process. EU/EEA citizens do not need a work permit.
Do juniors qualify for the 30% ruling?
Yes, if you meet the requirements: you must be recruited from abroad (or lived more than 150 km from the Dutch border for at least 16 of the 24 months before your employment started), and your taxable salary must meet the minimum threshold. There is a reduced threshold for workers under 30 with a master's degree. The ruling currently applies at 30% for the first 20 months, then steps down.
What types of entry-level roles exist in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam offers three main types of entry-level positions: internships (typically 3–6 months, often part of a university programme), graduate programmes and traineeships (structured 1–2 year rotational programmes at larger companies), and junior permanent roles (standard employment contracts with an entry-level title). All three are well-represented across the companies we cover.