💼 About This Role

You'll lead patent portfolio strategy for a leading AI search company, protecting innovations in retrieval-augmented generation and ranking systems. You'll shape IP policy from the ground up, working directly with engineers and researchers. This role offers rare ownership at a defining moment in AI.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Develop and execute patent portfolio strategy for core AI technologies
• Lead invention disclosure sessions with engineering teams
• Manage patent prosecution lifecycle from filing to grant
• Advise on AI-specific IP considerations and freedom-to-operate

📋 Requirements

• 10+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience
• JD and active US state bar membership
• Registration to practice before USPTO
• Technical undergraduate degree in computer science or related field

✨ Nice to Have

• In-house experience at a technology company
• Experience with open source compliance programs
• Familiarity with AI/ML patentability landscape

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Equity included in compensation
• 🏖️ Flexible hybrid work in San Francisco
• 🧑‍⚖️ High-impact role at a fast-growing AI company

🚩 Heads Up

• Broad range of responsibilities including OSS compliance, which may dilute patent focus