Director, Semiconductor IP Strategy & Licensing

Adeia

United States

On-site

USD 230,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Generous paid time off
Health and wellness initiatives
Flexible hybrid work environment

Job summary

Adeia, headquartered in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Director – Semiconductor Technologies to join their patent assertion team. This role demands expertise in semiconductor design or manufacturing, applicable to patent licensing and litigation. The ideal candidate has significant industry experience, strong analytical abilities, and works collaboratively across legal teams. Compensation ranges from $230,000 to $280,000 based on location. Adeia values employee well-being and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of semiconductor industry experience.
  • Experience at a leading semiconductor company, foundry, or OSAT.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor fundamentals, including device physics, fabrication, and/or packaging.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Evidence of Use (EOU) for semiconductor products.
  • Analyze products for potential patent infringement.
  • Work with labs to analyze semiconductor teardown data.
  • Collaborate with attorneys on patent portfolios.

Skills

Analytical skills
Communication
Problem-solving
Technical knowledge in semiconductor

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics

Job description

Adeia, headquartered in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Director – Semiconductor Technologies to join their patent assertion team. This role demands expertise in semiconductor design or manufacturing, applicable to patent licensing and litigation. The ideal candidate has significant industry experience, strong analytical abilities, and works collaboratively across legal teams. Compensation ranges from $230,000 to $280,000 based on location. Adeia values employee well-being and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits.
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