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Computer Engineering
Embedded systems, IoT, networks and industrial automation. Offered in this region in Alkmaar.
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After graduating
National figures on graduates of full-time programmes. Salary, contract and time to a job: CBS Microdata. Job at level and in field: HBO-Monitor, about a year and a half after graduating. Outlook: ROA forecast, a scenario and not a certainty. Computer Engineering and Computer Science have the same figures: they are calculated nationally for a group of related programmes, not per programme.
Estimated starting salary (gross per month)
€3,200
- €427 above the average of all hbo bachelors (€2,773)
- 88% have a job at bachelor level
- 80% work in their own field
- on average 3 months to a job
- 71% have a permanent contract
- Outlook to 2028 (ROA): minder goed
Source: Studiekeuze123 (Landelijk Centrum Studiekeuze) · consulted 19 Sept 2026 · measurement year and number of respondents not published
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| Programme | Starting salary | At level | In field | Months to job | Permanent contract | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | €3,200 | 88% | 80% | 3 | 71% | minder goed |
Where do graduates work?
Occupations of graduates about a year and a half after graduating (national, all study modes). Only the largest occupations are listed, so the percentages do not add up to 100%.
Source: Studiekeuze123 (Landelijk Centrum Studiekeuze) · consulted 19 Sept 2026 · underlying source: HBO-Monitor
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| Occupation | Share |
|---|---|
| Softwareontwikkelaars | 52% |
| Systeemanalisten en ICT-adviseurs | 10% |
| Databank- en netwerkspecialisten | 6% |
| Systeembeheerders | 4% |
Vacancies that fit this programme
Noord-Holland
Matching vacancies
78
Aug 2026 – Sept 2026 · 23% of all ICT vacancies
Internship + junior
4%
3 of 78
Top 15 requested skills
Share of the 78 vacancies (computer Engineering, all levels) mentioning the skill in the title or first ~500 characters. (no comparison: not enough history)
Source: Adzuna, ESCO (European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations) · updated 19 Sept 2026 · based on 78 vacancies
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| Skill | Count | Share | Change (vs previous period) | ESCO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber security | 18 | 23.1% | – | cyber security |
| Microsoft Azure | 12 | 15.4% | – | cloud technologies |
| Kubernetes | 6 | 7.7% | – | cloud technologies |
| AI / LLMs | 4 | 5.1% | – | principles of artificial intelligence |
| Python | 4 | 5.1% | – | Python (computer programming) |
| Infrastructure as code | 4 | 5.1% | – | DevOps |
| AWS | 3 | 3.8% | – | cloud technologies |
| CI/CD | 3 | 3.8% | – | DevOps |
| Go | 3 | 3.8% | – | – |
| Linux | 3 | 3.8% | – | use digital device operating systems |
| Requirements analysis | 3 | 3.8% | – | ICT system user requirements |
| Spark | 3 | 3.8% | – | – |
| SQL | 3 | 3.8% | – | SQL |
| Electronics | 2 | 2.6% | – | electronics |
| Embedded systems | 2 | 2.6% | – | embedded systems |
Typical roles
Types of role (role families) and the most common job titles, without level words such as junior or senior. Only titles that occur at least 3 times.
Role families
Most used titles
- Cloud engineer3
- Devops engineer3
Source: Adzuna · updated 19 Sept 2026 · based on 78 vacancies
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| Role family | Count |
|---|---|
| DevOps and cloud engineer | 42 |
| Security specialist | 18 |
| Industrial automation engineer | 8 |
| Network and infrastructure engineer | 8 |
| Embedded software engineer | 2 |
Salary in vacancies (gross per month)
Noord-Holland, computer Engineering. Bar: the middle half of the stated salaries; mark: the median. Only postings that state a salary; annual amounts divided by 12. Internship allowances are shown separately and not counted in the other levels.
No internship posting in this selection states an allowance.
Source: Adzuna · updated 19 Sept 2026 · based on 21 vacancies with a salary
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| Level | n | 25% | Median | 75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internship allowance | 0 | – | – | – |
| Junior | 0 | – | – | – |
| Medior | 0 | – | – | – |
| Senior | 6 | €6,550 | €7,000 | €7,200 |
| All levels, excl. internships | 21 | €4,450 | €5,350 | €6,550 |
Netherlands
Matching vacancies
435
Aug 2026 – Sept 2026 · 26% of all ICT vacancies
Internship + junior
3%
14 of 435
Top 15 requested skills
Share of the 435 vacancies (computer Engineering, all levels) mentioning the skill in the title or first ~500 characters. (no comparison: not enough history)
Source: Adzuna, ESCO (European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations) · updated 19 Sept 2026 · based on 435 vacancies
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| Skill | Count | Share | Change (vs previous period) | ESCO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber security | 95 | 21.8% | – | cyber security |
| Microsoft Azure | 51 | 11.7% | – | cloud technologies |
| Kubernetes | 23 | 5.3% | – | cloud technologies |
| PLC / SCADA | 22 | 5.1% | – | programmable logic controller |
| Networking | 19 | 4.4% | – | ICT communications protocols |
| Linux | 14 | 3.2% | – | use digital device operating systems |
| Windows Server / M365 | 14 | 3.2% | – | use digital device operating systems |
| AI / LLMs | 13 | 3% | – | principles of artificial intelligence |
| Infrastructure as code | 12 | 2.8% | – | DevOps |
| SQL | 11 | 2.5% | – | SQL |
| CI/CD | 10 | 2.3% | – | DevOps |
| Agile / Scrum | 9 | 2.1% | – | Agile development |
| AWS | 9 | 2.1% | – | cloud technologies |
| Software testing | 9 | 2.1% | – | develop automated software tests |
| Embedded systems | 8 | 1.8% | – | embedded systems |
Typical roles
Types of role (role families) and the most common job titles, without level words such as junior or senior. Only titles that occur at least 3 times.
Role families
Most used titles
- Devops engineer15
- Cloud engineer8
- Platform engineer6
- Systeembeheerder6
- System engineer5
- Automation engineer4
- Cybersecurity consultant4
- Golang platform engineer4
- Information security officer4
- Security engineer4
Source: Adzuna · updated 19 Sept 2026 · based on 435 vacancies
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| Role family | Count |
|---|---|
| DevOps and cloud engineer | 166 |
| Network and infrastructure engineer | 100 |
| Security specialist | 94 |
| Industrial automation engineer | 67 |
| Embedded software engineer | 8 |
Salary in vacancies (gross per month)
Netherlands, computer Engineering. Bar: the middle half of the stated salaries; mark: the median. Only postings that state a salary; annual amounts divided by 12. Internship allowances are shown separately and not counted in the other levels.
No internship posting in this selection states an allowance.
Source: Adzuna · updated 19 Sept 2026 · based on 164 vacancies with a salary
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| Level | n | 25% | Median | 75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internship allowance | 0 | – | – | – |
| Junior | 2 | €2,800 | €2,900 | €3,250 |
| Medior | 3 | €4,300 | €6,150 | €7,950 |
| Senior | 38 | €4,650 | €6,000 | €7,200 |
| All levels, excl. internships | 164 | €4,250 | €5,000 | €6,050 |