Hire Remote Software Engineers in the Netherlands

Hiring software engineers in the Netherlands is slow and expensive. OSCABE gives EU companies dedicated, fully-managed software engineers from India and the Middle East from £2,200 per month, typically around 54% below the local cost of a comparable in-house hire. OSCABE vets, employs, manages and pays each software engineer under one UK contract, so you get a dedicated team member without opening an overseas entity.

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What does it cost to hire software engineers in the Netherlands?

Amsterdam demand and the 30% ruling keep effective costs high. The table below compares the indicative local cost of an in-house hire with a dedicated, fully-managed OSCABE professional. Figures are indicative estimates in GBP; OSCABE bills monthly in GBP or EUR.

Seniority	Local in-house (per year)	OSCABE managed	Indicative annual saving
Mid-level	£57,200	£2,200/mo	£30,800
Senior	£88,400	£4,200/mo	£38,000

Local figures are salary only and exclude employer taxes, recruitment fees, equipment and overheads, which typically add 20-40% on top.

Why hire software engineers through OSCABE?

Around 54% lower cost

A dedicated OSCABE software engineer starts at £2,200 per month, with no recruitment fees and no overseas entity to run.

Start in days, not months

Skip the long the Netherlands hiring cycle. OSCABE shortlists pre-vetted software engineers and your chosen hire can start within days.

Compliant and managed

For the Netherlands, OSCABE invoices as a UK B2B service under the VAT reverse charge, and applies UK GDPR-aligned safeguards (SCCs or the UK IDTA, plus transfer risk assessments) for international data. No local entity is required.

Dedicated, not freelance

Your software engineer works only for you, in your hours and tools, fully managed by OSCABE. Not a marketplace or a rotating contractor.

Skills our software engineers bring

Full-stack and product engineers who ship features end to end. Every OSCABE software engineer passes a five-step vetting process before they reach your shortlist.

JavaScript / TypeScript React & Node.js Python or Java REST & GraphQL APIs CI/CD & testing SQL & NoSQL

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a software engineer in the Netherlands?

A mid-level software engineer in the Netherlands typically costs around £57,200 per year in salary alone, before employer taxes, recruitment and overheads. A dedicated, fully-managed OSCABE software engineer starts at £2,200 per month (about 54% less), with no recruitment fees and no overseas entity required.

How quickly can OSCABE provide a software engineer?

OSCABE shortlists pre-vetted software engineers from its India and Middle East talent network, and a chosen software engineer can typically start within days, not the months a local hire in the Netherlands usually takes.

Is it legal and compliant for a company in the Netherlands to hire an offshore software engineer?

Will the software engineer work in my time zone?

Yes. 4 to 6 hours daily overlap with CET hours. OSCABE software engineers work your business hours, join your stand-ups and use your tools, just like an in-house team member.

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Ready to hire software engineers for the Netherlands?

Tell us the role and we will shortlist vetted, dedicated software engineers and send a monthly cost breakdown. From £2,200 per month, one UK contract.

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