Our staff enjoy challenging work in a diverse environment.
As the patent office for Europe, we are proud to deliver high-quality patents and efficient services that foster innovation, competitiveness and economic growth. The EPO is one of the leading international organisations in Europe, with some 6300 staff from over 30 different countries at five locations in four countries.
30/03/2026
What if your work helped keep food safe and reduce waste? 🍎
Pilar, Pablo and Luis developed smart labels that detect bacterial growth.
As a patent examiner at the EPO, you could work with inventions like this and many more that help shape the world around us.
Consistently ranked one of Europe's most liveable cities, it's got the architecture, the green spaces, and the kind of pace that makes you actually enjoy getting to work.
🔬 We examine patent applications for cutting-edge technologies
🏆 We celebrate Europe’s top inventors
🔐 We help ensure bold ideas get the protection they deserve
The EPO is partnering with Emma at Work, a Dutch social enterprise supporting young people with chronic conditions or physical disabilities.
The collaboration includes shadowing opportunities at our office in The Hague, giving participants a first-hand look at what it’s like to work here.
It forms part of our wider collaborations supporting inclusive access to career opportunities.
13/03/2026
Curious what patent examiners actually do? 🔍
Meet the problem-solvers who search for something believed not to exist, navigating millions of patent documents to assess what’s truly new 🎥👇
12/03/2026
Work in Munich, work out in Munich 🏋️
Our PschorrHöfe building features a 300m² gym, plus 3 sports halls for football, basketball, tennis and table tennis - all on-site and easily accessible from the office!
Explore our career opportunities 👉 epo.org/jobs
10/03/2026
Women play an important role in the STEM workforce, including here at the EPO.
This EPO Observatory study explores how participation evolves across the invention journey.
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Every invention is unique. So is every one in our team.
Welcome to the official jobs page of the European Patent Office where you find vacancies, events and more!
We share career-related information as well as real insights into the working culture of an international organisation that is at the forefront of innovation.
Our 7 000 employees from 35 countries work together across 5 locations to deliver high-quality patents and services that foster innovation, competitiveness and economic growth.
A career at the European Patent Office is an opportunity to:
See the latest inventions and enable innovation
Work together with inspiring people from a variety of cultures
Develop yourself and take on an intellectual challenge
Find out more on our website, see where you fit in and keep an eye out for the opportunity to join us.