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01 What is EPO?
02 What is our mission?
03 What are patents and why do we need them?
04 What specific benefits are included in the EPO plan, and how are they competitive?
05 Can you share insights into EPO’s core values and how they shape the work environment?
06 What does it mean to work at EPO, and how would you describe the company culture?
07 What initiatives does EPO have in place to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion?
08 What are the key qualifications and skills required to apply for a role at EPO?
09 How does EPO evaluate candidates beyond their resumes and qualifications?
10 Almudena, can you tell us more about and you and your team?
11 Almudena, can you tell us more about the job itself and what kind of profile are you searching for?
12 Pilvi, can tell us more about you and the role?
13 Roland, can tell us more about you and the role?
14 Serana, tell us more about youself and your background
15 What languages are required?
16 What type of architecture framework is EPO aligned with? TOGAF?
17 Almuenda, you mentionned working on end users apps. What apps do they provide?
18 How do you/EPO define success in your role especially during EPO's current digital transformation endeavours?
19 Does the IT department consider sustainability and aim to becoming the most energy efficient, when choosing cloud versus on premise architecture, coding languages, etcetera?
20 Can you give un insight on the current and upcoming projects you have?
21 Is relocation mandatory?
22 What do I need to apply?
23 Conclusion
Every invention is unique. So is everyone in our team.
Our 6 300 employees from 34 countries prove that the best results are achieved together.
As the patent office for Europe, we are proud to deliver high-quality, efficient services that promote a safer, smarter and more sustainable world. A world in which we are committed to helping achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the highest environmental, social and governance standards. Moreover, as an equal opportunities employer, the EPO is shaped by the diversity of our people’s personalities, knowledge and cultures.
In anticipation of exciting future opportunities in different fields of IT in our organisation, we are actively building up talent pools in the following areas:
- End-User Computing Engineers,
- Front-End/Web Architects,
- Technical Application Owners Patent Granting Process,
- Technical Application Owners SAP (HR and Success Factors Specialists).
Meet the speakers
With almost 6 300 employees, the European Patent Office (EPO) is one of the largest public service institutions in Europe. Its headquarters are in Munich and it also has offices in Berlin, Brussels, The Hague and Vienna. The EPO was founded with the aim of strengthening co-operation on patents in Europe. Through its centralised patent granting procedure, inventors are able to obtain high-quality patent protection in up to 44 countries.