Audio Patent Engineer

Nokia; Tampere; On-site; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is looking for an Audio Patent Engineer to build and manage their patent portfolio, collaborating with various teams globally. The ideal candidate will have expertise in audio codecs, experience in cellular communications, and a PhD in a related field is preferred. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Well-being programs

Mentoring programs

Diverse teams with inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Expertise in various audio codecs is essential.
• Experience relevant to cellular communications preferred.
• PhD degree in a related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate ideas and review invention disclosures.
• File and prosecute patent applications.
• Manage a personal patent portfolio.

Skills

Expertise in audio codecs

Experience in cellular communications and 3GPP standard

Broad knowledge of audio research

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Overview

The Audio Patent Engineer will build and maintain their patent portfolio working closely with R&D and the Multimedia Patenting team. They should be able to utilise their technical skills to support other Patenting teams involved in licensing and/or litigation projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of audio codecs (e.g. EVS, AMR, AAC, MPEG-H, MPEG-I, IVAS) and preferably some knowledge of Patenting. You will be working in a team with patent professionals located globally.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating ideas, reviewing invention disclosures, and collaborating with inventors.
• Filing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Securing granted patent applications with claims aligned with the relevant audio coding specifications.
• Overseeing and managing a personal patent portfolio.
• Performing prior-art search and validity analysis on patents in speech/audio coding technology areas.
• Collaborating with other Nokia Technology teams involved in licensing and litigation.

Key Skills and Experience

• You should have:
• Expertise in audio codecs (e.g. EVS, AMR, AAC, MPEG-H, MPEG-I, IVAS).
• Experience in cellular communications and 3GPP standard.
• Broad knowledge of audio research and audio technology applications in virtual reality, augmented reality, immersive audio.
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice to Have

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar area.
• Patenting experience, e.g. claim charting.
• Attendance and contribution to MPEG and/or 3GPP standardization meetings.

About Us

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world. We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

About the Team

Nokia Technologies is licensing Nokia intellectual property, including patents, technologies, and the Nokia brand, building on Nokia’s continued innovation and decades of R&D leadership in technologies deployed in virtually all connected devices used today. Come join us and make an impact!