Working at the RIPE NCC

Current Vacancies

Our organisation is expanding and so we are now looking for people to fill the following posts:

Software Engineer

General Qualifications

For all of our posts, there are certain things that we always look for in an applicant.

• A good knowledge of both written and spoken English
• You enjoy working in an international environment
• An interest in the Internet
• The ability to learn quickly

We will mention any specific qualifications required in each job description. For most posts, you do not need to speak Dutch, we will mention it in the advert where it is a requirement.

How to Apply

For all of our posts, we need to see your CV and an application letter. Both should be in English.

We pay travel and accommodation expenses for all overseas candidates that we invite to attend an interview.

To help us deal with your application quickly, please state the job reference number in the subject of your letter or e-mail. You will find this in every job opening that we advertise on this site.

	You can send your application by post to: RIPE NCC HR Manager P.O. Box 10096 1001 EB Amsterdam The Netherlands
	You can apply online by sending your e-mail to openings@ripe.net Please include your CV either in the body of your mail or send it as an attachment. We will send you an e-mail if we cannot read the attachment and ask you to send it in a different format.

We accept internal applications for all vacancies. In the case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will have preference.

We do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.

Benefits

As well as competitive salaries, we offer a wide range of secondary benefits. These include:

• 100% health insurance for you, your partner and any children under 18
• A generous non-contributory pension scheme
• 30 days vacation, plus public holidays
• 100% sickness benefit  for first year – no 'waiting days' deducted
• 5% end-of-year and 8% vacation allowance
• A generous training budget for all staff
• Language lessons - if you wish to learn Dutch
• Regular performance and salary reviews
• An allowance to buy a home PC or Mac
• Home office furnishings allowance
• Subsidised connectivity costs to allow you to access the Internet from home
• Travel costs reimbursed - or we will help you buy a new bicycle
• Paid parental leave after one year with the company
• Gym membership
• Salary and 'Life Course' (Levensloop) savings schemes
• Possibility for flexitime arrangement in most positions
• Part-time contracts are possible
• Employee Association

If you are moving to the Netherlands from overseas, we will help you meet the high costs of relocating.

We also offer a substantial housing subsidy to help with the costs of renting an apartment for the first 18 months that you are in the Netherlands.

We can help you arrange a bank account and complete the various formalities to gain work and residence permits.