Careers at the RIPE NCC
Working at the RIPE NCC
What We Do
Think about how heavily you rely on the Internet. Communication, commerce, administration, entertainment - the Internet plays a key role in all of this and more.
We operate in the engine room of the World Wide Web. We provide the IP addresses that we all use to connect to the Internet. We also support the Internet community at large via technical co-ordination and representation in Internet governance. That's the short version - you can dive deeper into everything we do here.
Our strongest asset is our staff. We bring together more than 150 people from more than 38 countries in our modern, vibrant office in the east wing of Amsterdam Central Station. Our official working language is English, but more than 30 languages are spoken by our colleagues.
The RIPE NCC is a not-for-profit organisation founded on the belief that the Internet should be governed openly, transparently and together with the wider Internet community. We are one of the oldest Internet organisations in Europe and are proud of our legacy.
How We Work
We employ the brightest talent and believe in our staff to work towards our vision to "together, shape the future of the Internet" without the bureaucracy, inefficiency and politics that can come from a top-down hierarchical structure.
We believe in an open, bottom-up and transparent Internet governance model and want to reflect that internally too. That’s why we are in the midst of a transition to a self-organised structure called Holacracy. Instead of a top-down management structure, we have purpose-driven circles. Instead of job descriptions, our employees hold a number of roles with a defined purpose and accountabilities.
The power of Holacracy is that it allows a circle to make decisions to help achieve its purpose, rather than pushing a decision upwards. It also allows our employees to move across the organisation and use their skills and knowledge across typical ‘department’ boundaries.
We are all learning this new way of working together and it's very exciting! Do you want to join us on this journey?
Current Openings
User Interface Engineer
As our new User Interface (UI) Engineer you’ll be part of our Research and Development team. You’ll be involved in developing informational systems for the benefit of the Internet community. Are you eager to learn and share knowledge with a highly collaborative, multinational team? Then the RIPE NC...
More infoSenior HR Administrator
We are looking for a Senior HR Administrator to strengthen our HR team. In this role you’ll be executing the HR administration and payroll in line with our policies, procedures and Dutch legislation. You are the first point of contact with regards to HR administration, HR systems and payroll-relate...
More infoChief Community Officer
Do you want to work at the heart of the Internet and use your senior leadership experience for coaching and inspiring our colleagues working in the areas of Membership Engagement, Community Development, Public Authority Engagement, Internet Governance, Training and E-learning Services, and Certifie...
More infoInternet Resource Analyst
As an authority on Internet number resources, we are looking for someone to join us in actively contributing to a stable and innovative Internet. Our Internet Resource Analysts are diligent individuals responsible for the management of Internet number resources. Do you have a vision on how to servi...
More infoLegal Counsel
As Legal Counsel at the RIPE NCC you’ll be analysing and providing legal advice about unique topics of the Internet infrastructure and governance. With your experience and dedication, you can easily connect and communicate with internal and external stakeholders and provide legal support. You are a...
More infoRegistry Services Manager
In this role you will lead an international and experienced Registry Services team in a unique, not-for-profit organisation that has a significant impact on the Internet. If you have a coaching leadership style, strong interpersonal skills and experience with leading an operations customer service ...
More infoSoftware Engineer
Would you like to develop software in a unique, not-for-profit organisation that has a significant impact on the core of the Internet services? We bring together more than 150 people from 38 countries in our modern, vibrant office. So, do you want to become part of the RIPE NCC and are you a full-s...
More infoBenefits
Your Potential Colleagues
Sandra Brás
E-Learning Program Manager
"What I like most about my job is the ability to be creative and establish contacts with several stakeholders from different industries"
Emile Aben
Senior Research Engineer
"What I love most about my job is the ability to explore data and technologies and dive deep into the inner workings of the Internet."
Katie Petrusha
Senior Technical Analyst
"I like connecting people, ideas and technologies to develop lean and maintainable products for the good of the Internet."
Application Process
Get in touch
Marjolijn van Iersel
Senior Recruiter
Email: openings _at_ ripe _dot_ net