Amsterdamruns on a handful of strong industries. If you’re job-hunting or weighing a move, here’s where the opportunities (and the big-name employers) are.
Top industries & employers
Technology & fintech
Adyen, Booking.com, Mollie, Uber EMEA, Databricks
A leading European tech and fintech hub, with deep payments and SaaS scenes.
Finance
ABN AMRO, ING, Euronext Amsterdam
A historic financial centre and one of Europe's main stock exchanges.
Logistics & trade
Schiphol Airport, Port of Amsterdam, Flexport
A global gateway: one of the world's busiest airports and a major European port.
Creative & media
Netflix EMEA, gaming studios, ad agencies
A strong creative cluster across advertising, design, film and games.
International HQs
Tesla, Uber, Netflix, Nike EMEA
A magnet for EU/EMEA headquarters, drawn by talent, English fluency and connectivity.
Life sciences & agritech
Amsterdam Science Park, food & agri innovators
Research-led life sciences plus the agritech edge of a top global food exporter.
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