Ask HN: How to get a software developer job in Europe as an American? I’m a US citizen but I’ve always wanted to live in Europe. It seems like the few times I’ve applied for a job in Europe I get dismissed just because I’m an American. Are there companies or countries that are more willing to hire someone from the United States. |
I think the issue is most likely that you are not living here yet, remote isn't frequent for where i live.
Send me an invite in Linkedin and give me a PM with your cv. I'm pretty sure a lot of recruiters ( that tried to recruit me) would be happy to suggest you to their clients :)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicosap/ ( cfr. Belgium), recruiters are pitching me for Netherlands, Belgium and the UK fyi.
If you want a job in the Netherlands or Belgium, Tweakers is a popular dutch platform and for IT, most companies don't care about nationality: https://elect.tweakers.net/
In general, I'd recommend you check out platforms like [0] and [1], they are used quite often by companies and as a developer, you talk to companies directly, not recruiters.
I am by no means affiliated in any form with either of those companies and solely post them here as advice I think is relevant to OPs question.
The biggest hurdle they face in hiring non-Europeans is that I believe they must somehow prove that you possess skills that are uncommon in the local talent pool in order to get you a work visa. I think SWE, other technical skill set, or having an advanced degree all would help there...