Patent Counsel at AMD

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGWe care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. AMD together we advance_The RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated patent attorney to join our legal team. You will play a key role in managing and prosecuting our patent portfolio, ensuring the protection of our innovations and support our strategic business objectives.The PersonYou are an analytical problem-solver who makes sound judgements and recommendations and understands when it is appropriate to escalate issues. You are a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You have the ability to work with various individuals to achieve a common goal while taking into consideration both legal and business issues. You enjoy learning about cutting-edge technologies.Key Responsibilities:Manage and prosecute a diverse portfolio of patents, including drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications domestically and internationally.Work closely with engineering teams to understand technologies and harvest strategic inventions.Provide training and education to internal teams on IP issues and patent filing processes.Develop a deep understanding of AMD’s technologies.Advise and educate the company on complex IP legal issues.Provide guidance on patent-related matters, including patentability assessments, IP strategy, portfolio management, and enforcement.Assist in IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.Preferred Experience:Strong experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications in hardware and software technologies, such as semiconductor technologies, digital circuitry, processors, memory solutions, artificial intelligence/machine learning, wired/wireless communication, and other hardware/software solutions and platformsExperience in computer and semiconductor industry is a plus.Experience with foreign patents and applications, IP analysis, IP strategy, validity, infringement desirable.High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.Academic Credentials:BS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or related fields.Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with admission to a state bar.Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).Location:San Jose, CA (Hybrid schedule – 3 days on-site per week required).Local candidates preferred. No relocation assistance is provided.#LI-KG1#LI-HYBRIDAt AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detailhere.AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.Job type: FULL TIMECategories: Legal