Hybrid Patent Specialist: Quantum Tech

D-Wave; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 157,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

D-Wave Quantum Inc. in New Haven, CT, seeks an experienced Patent Agent/Patent Specialist to join our IP team and support the growth of our quantum computing research and development. This hybrid role will require regular onsite work at our New Haven facility with occasional travel to Boca Raton, FL.

The role supports patent drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management across diverse technical areas, with opportunities for Staff or Principal level and contribution to IP strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physics, Mathematics, Computing Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patents before a Patent Office.
• Proven experience in patent drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management.
• Registration as a U.S. Patent Agent or Patent Attorney (or equivalent certification) is an asset.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Experience building collaborative relationships across a variety of technical backgrounds.
• Experience mentoring junior professionals is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead IP education initiatives and promote IP best practices tailored to the needs of the New Haven and Boca Raton research and development teams.
• Develop a solid understanding of company technology and partner with research and development teams to identify and capture valuable innovations.
• Draft and prosecute high-quality patent applications across diverse technical areas.
• Coordinate effectively with external patent counsel.
• Build strong partnerships across technical teams.
• Support the growth, management, and continuous improvement of D-Wave's patent portfolio.
• Recommend and implement improvements to IP processes.
• Anticipate challenges, recommend solutions, and elevate when appropriate.
• Monitor developments in quantum technologies and evolving IP law to inform strategy.

Skills

Patent drafting

Prosecution

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Managing multiple priorities

Mentoring junior professionals

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Physics, Mathematics, Computing Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

D-Wave Quantum Inc. in New Haven, CT, seeks an experienced Patent Agent/Patent Specialist to join our IP team and support the growth of our quantum computing research and development. This hybrid role will require regular onsite work at our New Haven facility with occasional travel to Boca Raton, FL.

The role supports patent drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management across diverse technical areas, with opportunities for Staff or Principal level and contribution to IP strategy.