Jobs at the Austrian Patent Office

Work where innovations are protected – discover career opportunities at the Austrian Patent Office

Currently, we do not have any job openings.

Job openings in the Federal Government

You can find all current job openings and opportunities to submit a self-initiated candidacy on the Federal Government's job board.

Federal Job Board

We offer

Working from home
Good work-life balance
A crisis-proof job
Regular pay raises
Professional development
State-of-the-art IT equipment
Klimaticket/Jobticket (public transport pass)
Vouchers and discounts
LGBTQIA+ friendly

244 employees
125 women
119 men
15 languages

“I really appreciate my colleagues, the work-life balance made possible by flexible working hours, and the wide range of professional development opportunities.”
Kerstin Kandler, Legal Expert
“It's a good mix of interesting topics, challenges, and pleasant working conditions.”
Philip Rohringer, Patent Examiner
“Even after all these years, I still find it exciting!”
Hildegard Etz, Patent Examiner
“It’s a stable job – I don’t have to worry about whether I’ll still have a job tomorrow or in a year. That’s a good feeling!”
Klaus Förster, Legal Expert

Photo credits:
Photo Kerstin Kandler: Susanne Einzenberger; Photo Philip Rohringer: Susanne Einzenberger;
Photo Hildegard Etz: Patentamt/Ebner; Photo Klaus Förster: Susanne Einzenberger

Jobs at the Austrian Patent Office

Currently, we do not have any job openings.

Job openings in the Federal Government

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