Director, IP Licensing

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 308,000 - 472,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Director, IP Licensing to lead licensing strategy and negotiations. You will partner with the legal and executive teams on IP licensing matters and oversee pre-litigation activities.

The role requires a J.D. and CA bar, 10+ years in U.S. federal IP litigation, 4+ years of leadership, strong advocacy, and solid judgment. Equity and benefits are available; base salary ranges from 308,000 USD to 471,500 USD.

Qualifications

• A J.D. degree and license to practice law in California.
• 10+ years of experience in U.S. federal IP litigation.
• 4+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong written and oral advocacy.
• Great judgment and management skills.
• Technical expertise in computer hardware and software is a plus; engineering degree or equivalent may help.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the legal team and executive team on IP licensing matters.
• Manage pre-litigation activities relating to IP licensing.
• Negotiate licenses.

Skills

IP licensing

Leadership

Negotiation

Litigation

Written & oral advocacy

Judgment & management

Technical HW/SW expertise

Education

J.D. degree

California license to practice law

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.The NVIDIA Legal team is seeking a Director, IP Licensing to be part of a dynamic and growing company and Legal team. NVIDIA’s Legal Department operates at the intersection of law and technology. We provide legal solutions impacting some of the most important trends in technology, including graphics, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. As a team, we engage with engineers and management on a vast array of legal issues across the world!What you’ll be doing:Partnering with the legal team and executive team on our IP licensing matters.Managing our pre-litigation activities relating to IP licensing.Negotiating licenses.What we need to see:A J.D. degree and license to practice law in California.10+ years of experience in U.S. federal IP litigation.4+ years of leadership experience.Strong written and oral advocacy.Great judgment and management skills.Ways to stand out from the crowd:Technical expertise in computer hardware and software.Engineering degree or equivalent is a plus.NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you have initiative and creativity, we want to hear from you!Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 308,000 USD - 471,500 USD.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 16, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.