We are convinced that people can only develop their full potential if they work in an environment that promotes their development. That's why we create space for curiosity, responsibility and excellence - and accompany you on your journey.
We foster a work environment characterized by openness, mutual respect, and genuine collaboration. When individual strengths come together in a strong team, the result is not only better outcomes but also a work atmosphere where people feel comfortable in the long term and can perform at their best.
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Our Benefits
Good work deserves a good work environment: With our benefits, we create the best conditions for satisfaction, health, and personal growth.
Flexible Work Models
Working remotely allows for flexibility and freedom in our daily lives, while our offices provide a space for communication, collaboration, and team spirit.
Learn & Grow
We grow together—through mentoring, ongoing professional development, and the freedom to explore new paths.
Work-life balance
We support our team in balancing all aspects of their lives. Flexible work schedules and transparent work-time accounts help ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Security & prevention
Safety and pension provision are very important to us - with modern safety standards and comprehensive pension benefits for our employees.
Balance & resilience
People matter to us - that's why we support our employees with offers for mental health, mindfulness and personal development.
All-round care in the office
Our modern offices not only offer an inspiring and modern working environment - fresh fruit and free coffee are of course included.
OPTANO officially certified as a family-friendly company
Excellent work-life balance - for a working environment that empowers people at every stage of their lives.
OPTANO has been certified as a family-friendly company, setting a strong example for a modern, employee-oriented work culture. Flexible working models, supportive framework conditions and genuine appreciation make it easy for our employees to achieve a harmonious work-life balance. The certification confirms our commitment to a sustainable work-life balance and a corporate culture that focuses on people and their needs.
Our application process in detail
We want to support you right from the start. So here are a few tips and some information about our application process.
Your application
Your application is our first impression of you. Show us which skills you’ve acquired, what experience you’ve gained, and which projects you’ve worked on—and explain why they’re a particularly good fit for the position we’re advertising and for OPTANO.
Please make sure all documents are complete:
- Cover Letter
- Employment references
- Relevant work samples
- Certificates and documents
- For students: current certificate of achievement
Professionals can highlight relevant positions, team sizes, and project scopes.
Students and Young Professionals Relevant projects, seminar papers, or practical experience can complement this.
Keep it short: Your cover letter should be no longer than one page.
During the screening process, our recruiters work with the relevant department to review your application with a view to the advertised position and other potential roles within the company.
The Video Call
If we see a suitable opportunity and are impressed by the professional content of your application, we’ll contact you to schedule an initial interview. The main focus of this interview is for us to get to know each other.
Be prepared so that you can take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the position, OPTANO, and the relevant department.
After the call, we reflect on the conversation, and if both sides remain interested, we schedule a (face-to-face) interview as soon as possible.
The interview
We’d like to get to know you better during a one-on-one interview. Typically, in addition to recruiters, members of the executive and divisional management teams also participate in this interview.
Typical topics include:
- A brief overview of your resume
- Motivation and Sharing Experiences
- Subject-Specific Case: Depending on the role, this case requires, among other things, creativity, communication skills, and subject-matter expertise
- Discussion about the position and about working at and with us
After the interview, we'll try to let you know our decision as soon as possible. We'd also be happy to provide you with structured feedback on our interview.
Onboarding
Once you've accepted the offer, we'll guide you through a structured onboarding program that includes the following, among other things:
- Checklist for a Structured Start
- Structured Yet Streamlined IT and HR Onboarding
- Kickoff of the Mentoring Program and Regular Feedback
- Introduction to Personal Contacts During the Onboarding Process
- Position-specific, structured onboarding, e.g., with a curriculum for developers*
- Immediate integration into the team and hands-on training on the job
