Hi,
I’m Helsinki,
and I’m
applying to be
your new
hometown!
Why hire Helsinki?
Hi! I’m Helsinki—born in 1550, raised by the Baltic Sea, and currently thriving as one of the world’s happiest, smartest, and most liveable cities. I’m applying to be your new hometown: a home where careers grow, families thrive, and balance isn’t a perk—it’s the standard.
If you’re dreaming of a life where your work matters, your time is valued, and your surroundings inspire you daily, I’m ready when you are.
I’m open to work—for you.
Ready to meet your future employer?
Aalto University
Aalto University is a vibrant community of game changers where arts and business meet technology and science. They are a community of 5000 people working towards a better future.
Apply to work at Aalto University
AlphaSense
AlphaSense is a market intelligence platform that powers decisions for the world’s leading companies. Join the diverse team with 30 nationalities and even more spoken languages.
Apply to AlphaSense
European Chemicals Agency
The European Chemicals Agency is an equal opportunities organisation that welcomes qualified professionals from the European Union and the European Economic Area.
Apply now!
IQM
IQM is a global leader in building quantum computers. Its approach is user-first, with transparent technology that gives customers full access to and control of their machines. At IQM, team members are empowered to challenge boundaries and explore new frontiers in quantum computing to drive sustainable change.
Apply to IQM
Metacore
Metacore, founded in 2020, is a mobile game studio based in Helsinki and Berlin. Known for Merge Mansion (60M+ players), it unites 270+ professionals from 45+ nationalities to create global hits.
Apply to Metacore
Next Games
Next Games creates exciting, innovative games inspired by Netflix hits and fresh ideas, blending Finnish game culture with global flair. Ready to do the best work of your career?
Apply to Next Games
Nordea
Nordea is the largest financial services group in the Nordic region and one of the biggest banks in Europe.
Apply to Nordea
OP Financial Group
OP Financial Group employs over 14,000 professionals and provides banking, asset management, wealth management, insurance and brokerage services for their 2.1 million owner-customers.
Apply to OP
Rovio
Rovio is a global mobile gaming company best known for the Angry Birds brand. Rovio’s games have been downloaded over 5 billion times.
Apply to Rovio
Sievo
Sievo is where complex procurement data becomes business-changing action. Their SaaS platform is trusted by global giants to uncover savings, tame supplier risk, and steer smarter decisions – fast! Join a growth‑minded team that ships category‑leading products and raises the bar.
Apply to Sievo
Softability
A warmhearted software consultancy that specialises in long-term R&D projects. They work with global clients in the manufacturing and medical technology industries. Care is at the centre of everything they do – supporting both their clients and their people.
Apply to Softability
Supercell
Supercell is the place to be for those who love games. It’s a place for proactive and independent teams that have the freedom to do what’s best.
Apply to Supercell
Supermetrics
Supermetrics is a global frontrunner in marketing intelligence technology, powered by a resourceful, multicultural, and collaborative team.
Apply to Supermetrics
University of Helsinki
University of Helsinki, ranked top 1% globally, unites 30,000+ students and 8,000 staff to drive bold research, learning and global breakthroughs. Join their international community!
Apply to work at the University of Helsinki
VTT
Would you like to find solutions to the biggest global challenges of our time? Are you fascinated by applied research, science and technology? Come and build the future at VTT!
Apply to VTT
Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and services which are shaping the decarbonisation of the marine and energy industries. With approximately 6.5 billion euros in sales and 18,300 employees across 77 countries, the Wärtsilä strategy centres on helping customers to continuously improve their environmental and economic performance.
Apply to Wärtsilä
Wolt
Born in Helsinki, now in 1000+ cities across 30+ countries, Wolt is building the platform for local commerce. From groceries and merchant tools to fintech, you’ll learn, build, and ship more with Wolt.
Apply to Wolt
Veikkaus
Veikkaus’ purpose is to make gaming better. Each workday with them is an opportunity to improve gaming in a meaningful way.
Apply to Veikkaus
Zalando
Transforming e-commerce with creativity and technology, Zalando is the leading multi-brand fashion and lifestyle destination in Europe.
Apply to Zalando
So…shall we
make it official?
Relevant skills
Happiness management
Ranked #1 happiest country for 8 years in a row (and I’m the heart of it)
Green thinking
Global leader in sustainability, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030.
Tech trailblazer
AI, gaming, deep tech – and one of Europe’s biggest startup hubs.
Multilingualism
Fluent in Finnish, Swedish, and English – and in coding languages, too!
Life-work balance
Here your 5-to-9 is just as important as your 9-to-5.
Urban nature
50% of Helsinki is nature – parks, forest, sea.
Your ordinary day in Helsinki could look like this…
7:30 Silence, please—it’s sacred
Whether at home or out, mornings here are unhurried and peaceful. No small talk needed—just a good cup of coffee and the newspaper.
08:30 Cycle into the workday
Hop on your bike and ride through calm, green streets—no traffic jams, just fresh air and a city that moves at a human pace.
09:00 Work with focus and flow
Come right at 9:00 or a bit later—here, productivity isn’t about hours clocked but outcomes delivered.
12:00 Lunch that fuels, not fast food
Share a nourishing, seasonal lunch with colleagues—try lohikeitto (salmon soup) or kasvislasagne from the local canteen, always served with rye bread and fresh salad.
16:30 Freedom after focus
Log off and switch gears—Finnish work culture respects your time, so you can head straight to your next thing: hobbies, family, or just being outdoors.
17:30 Simple dinner, full life
Cook at home with seasonal produce from the market or enjoy Finnish classics at a neighbourhood ravintola—local, relaxed, and no need to rush.
19:00 Sauna, the Finnish reset
Join friends or go solo at a public sauna like Kotiharju or Sompasauna—sweat, silence, and a dip in the Baltic make everything feel just right.
21:00 Evenings are your own
Read by the window, catch a local gig, or just sit on the rocks watching the sky shift—this city gives you space to breathe.
…or it could be something completely different.
The beauty of life in Helsinki is the freedom to
be yourself!
So…shall we
make it official?
Here’s the part where I
shut up and just let the
numbers talk
90% Feel safe where they live
Most Helsinki residents report feeling safe in their own neighbourhoods—whether walking home after dinner or cycling to work at dawn. It’s the kind of peace of mind that makes everyday life lighter.
160 Days of paid parental leave—for each parent
Finland’s family policies are among the world’s most generous. In Helsinki, that means both parents get equal time to bond, rest, and ease into new routines—without sacrificing career or income.
60 Public saunas across Helsinki
From seaside icons like Löyly to hidden neighbourhood gems, saunas in Helsinki are more than wellness—they’re a way of life, a weekly ritual, and a social space wrapped in steam.
1300 km Of cycling paths to explore
Getting around Helsinki is easy, healthy, and car-optional. With over 1300 km of bike lanes, you can commute, coast, or cruise—from forests to the seaside—on two wheels all year round.
327 Islands in the Helsinki archipelago
Just a short ferry from the city, you’ll find forests, cliffs, cabins, and quiet beaches. Weekends can feel like mini-vacations—with no need to leave the capital.
92 Dog parks—and 4 dog beaches
Helsinki doesn’t just work for humans. Dogs have room to roam, sniff, swim, and socialise in dedicated parks and even their own city beaches.
45% GDP above the EU average
Helsinki region’s GDP per capita ~40–45% above the EU average.
50% Of working-age residents hold a university-level degree
Over 50% of working-age residents hold a university-level degree or equivalent—one of the highest rates in Europe, signifying a highly educated talent pool.
40% Startups based in Helsinki
40% of all startups in Finland are located in Helsinki
Top 10 European startups hubs
Helsinki is often cited in top-10 lists of Europe’s most innovative or startup-friendly cities. EU-Startup Monitor and StartupBlink consistently rank it as a leading hub in the Nordics.
+70 Forbes Global 2000 companies
Over 70 of the Forbes Global 2000 companies have a presence in Helsinki, many establishing regional HQs to leverage the city’s logistics and talent base.
#1 Top country SDG Index
Helsinki’s push toward carbon neutrality by 2030 is stimulating clean-tech startups and attracting sustainability-focused ventures.
