Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Noordt & Co. different from other IT recruiters?
Noordt & Co. combines deep AI and IT market expertise with a proprietary network of 27,000+ candidates across Europe. We operate as hands-on recruitment partners, not resume factories. Every search is led by consultants who understand the technical roles they recruit for, which means faster shortlists and better-matched candidates.
What types of IT and AI roles do you place?
We place professionals across the full IT and AI spectrum: machine learning engineers, data scientists, AI researchers, cloud architects, DevOps engineers, software developers, data engineers, and IT leadership roles. Whether you need a single specialist or a full team, we cover freelance, permanent, secondment, and temp-to-perm placements.
Do you work with freelancers and contractors?
Yes. Freelance and contract placements are a core part of our offering. We maintain a vetted pool of independent IT and AI specialists ready for project-based work. For companies navigating the Dutch DBA law, we also offer secondment as a compliant alternative to direct freelance engagement.
What is secondment and how does it work at Noordt & Co.?
Secondment means Noordt & Co. employs the professional while you direct their work. We handle contracts, payroll, compliance, and benefits. This is especially valuable in the Netherlands under the DBA law, where direct freelance hiring carries regulatory risk. You get the specialist you need without the compliance burden.
Which industries and companies do you recruit for?
We recruit IT and AI talent for companies across technology, financial services, semiconductors, logistics, healthcare, and energy. Our clients range from ambitious Dutch scale-ups to global enterprises. Any organization building data-driven or AI-powered products is a fit for the type of talent we source.
How do you source international talent?
We operate an international sourcing network that reaches AI and IT professionals across Europe and beyond. Our team actively identifies candidates in high-supply markets and manages the full relocation pipeline: from first contact through visa sponsorship, housing, and local onboarding in the Netherlands.
Do you help with relocation and visas for international candidates?
Yes. Relocation is a full-service offering at Noordt & Co. We handle visa and work permit sponsorship, the 30% ruling application where eligible, housing assistance, and local onboarding. International candidates are supported from offer acceptance through their first months working in the Netherlands.
How quickly can you fill an IT or AI role?
For freelance and secondment roles, we typically present qualified candidates within 5 to 10 business days. Permanent placements for senior or specialist AI positions may take 3 to 6 weeks depending on the role's seniority and market availability. Our proprietary database of 27,000+ candidates gives us a significant head start.
How do candidates apply or get in touch?
Candidates can apply directly through our website at noordt.co/candidates by uploading their CV. You can also email info@noordt.co or call 020-3695989. We review every application personally. No automated screening, no black-box filters.
Where is Noordt & Co. based and which regions do you cover?
Noordt & Co. is headquartered at the World Fashion Centre (Tower 4, Floor 3) on Koningin Wilhelminaplein 1, 1062 HG Amsterdam. We recruit IT and AI professionals for roles across Europe, with a strong presence in the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, and the Nordics.
Is Noordt & Co. een Nederlands recruitment bureau?
Ja. Wij werken vanuit Amsterdam (WFC, Koningin Wilhelminaplein 1) voor heel Nederland en België, in het Nederlands en Engels. Detachering is DBA-proof ingericht.
Wat verdient een AI engineer in Nederland in 2026?
Indicatieve basissalarissen voor senior AI profielen lopen van €65.000 tot €140.000+ in de Randstad. Per rol staan actuele ranges op onze rolpaginas onder /hire/.
Bemiddelen jullie ook freelance AI specialisten?
Ja: freelance, detachering, vast en temp to perm. Onder de DBA-regels is detachering vaak de schoonste route naar senior flexibele capaciteit.
Do you work on a contingent basis?
Not for permanent search. Talk to us first regardless: send the brief, and within 48 hours you get our read on the role and the market in writing, with no commitment and no obligation to engage. If you then want us to genuinely run the search, we work on exclusivity or on a retainer, because a role split across five agencies gets keyword matching from all of them. Nobody invests real search time on a one in five chance. Freelance and contract roles are the exception, since a bounded assignment with a start date does not need the same protection.