Patent Subject Matter Expert – Large Corporation – San Jose, Calif.

logoNXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) creates solutions that enable secure connections for a smarter world. We are seeking a Patent Subject Matter Expert.

Candidate responsibilities:

  • Bridge the gap between patent analysis team members and the technical team
  • Perform detailed investigations to determine mappings of patent claims to corresponding products/solutions through reverse-engineering
  • Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of semiconductor design and fabrication review search results on patentability, validity, freedom-to-operate and infringement
  • Work with in-house and outside technical experts in development of infringement positions and defense against third party patent infringement claims
  • Keep current on industry practices to assist in the aforementioned responsibilities

Candidate Profile:

  • Exceptional technical analysis skills
  • Sound technical expertise with respect to the design and/or fabrication of semiconductors is a MUST
  • BSEE is required. MSEE or PhD is highly desired
  • Reverse engineering experience/ knowledge is considered an asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Strong customer facing skills and professionalism

Contact
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Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Jose, California

Building on its expertise in High Performance Mixed Signal electronics, NXP is driving innovation in the automotive, identification and mobile industries, and in application areas including wireless infrastructure, lighting, healthcare, industrial, consumer tech and computing. NXP has operations in more than 25 countries.