AI Engineer Jobs in Eindhoven
Europe's Silicon Valley.

Eindhoven is Europe's leading hardware innovation hub, centered around the Brainport region. Unlike Amsterdam or Berlin's software-focused markets, Eindhoven specializes in AI for semiconductors (ASML), medical devices (Philips), automotive (DAF), and embedded systems (NXP). The High Tech Campus hosts 235+ companies in deep tech. In 2026, demand focuses on ML engineers who understand hardware constraints, computer vision for manufacturing, and AI at the edge. It's a smaller, more specialized market with higher salaries and less competition than major tech cities.

Major employers: ASML (lithography machines, extreme demand for ML/computer vision), Philips (healthcare AI, imaging), NXP Semiconductors (edge AI, automotive), DAF Trucks (autonomous systems), and Signify (smart lighting AI). The High Tech Campus Eindhoven hosts 200+ startups and scale-ups in deep tech. TU Eindhoven also hires research engineers. Many roles are English-friendly, though Dutch helps for smaller companies. ASML alone has 300+ AI-related positions open at any time.

Eindhoven AI salaries in 2026: Junior roles EUR 55K-70K, mid-level EUR 70K-95K, senior EUR 95K-130K+. ASML and NXP pay at the top of these ranges. The 30% ruling tax benefit for expats significantly boosts take-home pay (roughly 30% of salary is tax-free for up to 5 years). Cost of living is 20-30% lower than Amsterdam, so your purchasing power is higher. Equity and bonuses are common at larger employers.

Eindhoven is very expat-friendly. Major employers like ASML, Philips, and NXP have dedicated relocation support and sponsor visas for non-EU candidates (Highly Skilled Migrant visa). The 30% tax ruling is a major financial benefit. English is widely spoken in tech. The expat community is large and active. Housing is more available than Amsterdam but still competitive. TU Eindhoven's international environment means many colleagues are expats. Brainport Eindhoven offers official relocation services for the region.

Hardware-adjacent AI skills dominate: embedded ML, TinyML, edge computing, computer vision for manufacturing, signal processing, and real-time systems. ASML values computational lithography and physics-informed ML. Philips wants healthcare AI and medical imaging expertise. NXP focuses on automotive AI and edge deployment. Python and PyTorch matter, but so do C/C++, CUDA, and understanding hardware constraints. Domain expertise in semiconductors, medical devices, or automotive is highly valued.

Eindhoven's market is concentrated and specialized. I help you: 1) Position your background for hardware-focused AI roles, even if you come from pure software, 2) Navigate applications at ASML, Philips, NXP where competition is fierce but demand is high, 3) Understand the technical interview style (often more systems-focused than typical ML interviews), 4) Connect with the Brainport ecosystem through the right channels. My clients have landed roles at ASML and High Tech Campus startups.

Not necessarily. While some programming experience is helpful, many of my clients have successfully transitioned from web development, data science, or other technical backgrounds. We'll assess your current skills during our strategy call and create a personalized plan that meets you where you are.

Most clients invest 10-15 hours per week, but this can be flexible based on your schedule. We'll have weekly 1:1 calls plus time for you to work on projects and learning. The key is consistency. Regular, focused effort beats occasional marathons.

You become a member of the AI Native Engineer community, and you stay and keep going. Career transitions take different amounts of time for everyone, and I'm not going to abandon you if things take longer. You get ongoing support through good times and bad.

Online courses give you content. 1:1 coaching gives you a personalized roadmap, direct feedback on your work, career strategy, interview prep, and accountability. You get answers to your specific questions and guidance tailored to your unique situation instead of generic advice meant for everyone.

Investment details are discussed during the 30-minute strategy call, where we'll assess your goals and create a custom plan. The program is designed to pay for itself quickly through your increased salary. Most AI engineers see a 20-50% pay increase.

Absolutely. Most of my clients work full-time and make steady progress. We'll schedule calls at times that work for you and create a realistic plan that fits your schedule. Consistency matters more than intensity.