Information Technology Engineer; pre-register

Position: Information Technology Engineer (pre-register)
Location: The Hague

Preregister for our next upcoming hiring campaign in the fields of:

ICT Security

HCI, GUI, Computer Devices

Image Processing

We're looking for scientists, engineers and technical experts (among others) in a variety of fields, who are ready to make a difference.

If you have a  Master’s or PhD degree (or equivalent)  in a relevant field and enjoy  deep technical analysis ,  structured thinking , and  solving intellectual puzzles , we invite you to  pre-register your interest  today.

Why pre-register?
While our next recruitment round is planned for  spring 2026, we  want to connect with exceptional talent now. If you don’t have a profile in our system yet, you can  pre-register now  to be informed when roles open.

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Set a  job alert  on our Jobs & Careers page to stay up to date.

At the  European Patent Office (EPO) , we work at the  forefront of innovation . As a Patent Examiner, you’ll  evaluate inventions long before they reach the public  - from everyday consumer products to cutting-edge technologies.

We are committed to  scientific excellence, fairness and sustainability  - and shaped by the individuality and knowledge of our colleagues.

Whether your background is in research, engineering, or industry - if you’re  curious, analytical, and committed to quality , we want to hear from you.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree (or equivalent/higher) covering one or more technical fields mentioned above

Excellent knowledge (at least C1) of one of our official languages (English, French and German) and the ability to understand the other two; alternatively, excellent knowledge (at least C1) of English (in such cases, the willingness to learn the missing languages and to reach level B2 within a set time frame would be required)

Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent Organisation

What we offer (once roles are open):

Competitive salary (€6 921 – €9 901 net/month depending on location/experience)

30+ days of annual leave, compensation hours, and flexible working

Up to 60 days/year remote work from abroad (EPC states)

Relocation, childcare and family support

Legal training

A collaborative, inclusive environment with 35+ nationalities

Facilities:
On-site gym, health services, staff clubs and more (depending on location)

For more information .

Register your interest today
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a team where  science, innovation and purpose meet . By pre-registering, you’ll be among the first to be informed once matching opportunities open later this year.

Register here.

Please be aware that you will need to apply to the respective vacancy once it opens.

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Our culture
We believe that  diversity drives innovation . That’s why we’re proud to foster a workplace where  everyone is welcome  - regardless of gender, background or identity. We’re building a future-focused organisation where your  individuality  and  expertise  are not only accepted, but valued.

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