Engineer​/Scientist — Global Impact Remote

When joining the EPO, relocation to the country of one of our duty stations (Munich, The Hague, Vienna or Berlin) is required. This means you need to reside in the country of your duty station (Germany, Austria or the Netherlands). You are not required to live in the city itself.

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

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 (€7 067 – €10 164 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)

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.