Software Engineer (Early Talent) (opens in a new tab) Amsterdam

Nebius Group; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship

Hands-on production exposure

Growth opportunities

International teams

Coding interviews

Full-time potential

Job summary

Nebius is seeking an Software Engineer for its Early Talent Program in Amsterdam. You will work alongside experienced engineers to learn how high-performance backend systems are designed and operated, contributing code that runs in real environments used by customers worldwide.

You will gain hands-on experience with distributed systems, workflow orchestration and production-grade AI cloud infrastructure, joining a team that values initiative, learning, and growth within a dynamic, international

Qualifications

• Knowledge of at least one programming language (Go is a must).
• Understanding of basic algorithms and data structures.
• Strong motivation to learn, grow and develop as a backend engineer.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced engineers to learn how high-performance backend systems are designed and operated.
• Contribute code that runs in real environments used by customers worldwide.
• Engage with distributed systems, workflow orchestration and best practices in AI cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Go

Algorithms

Data structures

Backend engineering

Tools

Go

gRPC

Temporal

Kubernetes

Job description

Why work at Nebius Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field.

Where we work
Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The team of over 1400 employees includes more than 400 highly skilled engineers with deep expertise across hardware and software engineering, as well as an in-house AI R&D team.

Summary:

Location: Amsterdam
Duration: 3 months
Start date:Winter 2027
Compensation: Paid
Eligibility: Current University student (Computer Science or related field), Recent Graduate or Early Career specialist
Work authorization: Permitted to work in the job's location

The role

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join us as a part of Early Talent Program. You will work alongside experienced engineers, learn how high-performance backend systems are designed and operated, and contribute code that runs in real environments used by customers worldwide. You will get hands-on experience with distributed systems, workflow orchestration and engineering best practices in a team working at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure.

The team

The Compute Control Plane team builds the core of the Nebius cloud: the Compute API, through which every VM, disk, snapshot and GPU cluster is created. The service manages 50K+ resources across 10+ regions and coordinates with storage, networking, quotas, billing and IAM, handling long-running operations and hardware failures along the way. We work in Go, gRPC, Temporal and Kubernetes.

Current projects include snapshots, live VM updates, resource reservation, rate limiting and protection against cascading failures. Our engineers own their features end-to-end, from design to production.

We expect you to have:

• Knowledge of at least one programming language (Go is a must)
• Understanding of basic algorithms and data structures
• Strong motivation to learn, grow and develop as a backend engineer
• Willingness to work with complex systems and ask questions

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Mentorship from experienced AI, ML and cloud infrastructure professionals
• Hands-on experience with real customer workloads and production systems
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation
• Opportunity to be considered for a full-time role after the Early Talent Program

We conduct coding interviews as part of the process.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving- Bold thinking- Constant growth- Meaningful impact- Trust and real ownership- Opportunity to shape the future of AI

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.