Senior Lead Software Engineer

Clarivate Analytic; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Lead Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing innovative software applications. This exciting position involves collaborating with a dynamic team to create AI-enabled solutions that enhance patent preparation and prosecution. You will leverage your extensive experience in software engineering, working with technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, while also guiding and mentoring fellow engineers. Embrace the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with engaging in-person collaboration in Seattle. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k with match

Long-term disability coverage

Vacation time

Sick time

Volunteer time

Discount programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• 3+ years of experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with patent lifecycle and intellectual property knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software applications from conception to user interface.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Provide technical training to other team members.

Skills

Software Engineering

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Python

Django

Ember.js

TypeScript

SCSS

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Electron.js

CKEditor 5

Terraform

.NET

Microsoft OOXML

Microsoft OLE

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join our new Rowan Patents team at Clarivate. In this role, you will be designing, developing, coding and customizing software applications from product conception to end user interface. You will be responsible for analyzing and understanding customer requirements and preferences, incorporating these into the design and development process.

About you – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

• 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer

• 3+ year of experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

It would be great if you also had…

• Experience with Ember.js, Electron.js, CKEditor 5, TypeScript, SCSS, Python & Django, Terraform, and .NET

• Intellectual property knowledge, specifically patents

• Experience with the patent lifecycle – disclosing inventions, reviewing patent drafts, responding to office actions, etc

• Experience with Microsoft’s OOXML format

• Knowledge of Microsoft’s OLE format

• Experience with generative AI prompting strategies, ideally when using smaller models

What will you be doing in this role?

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in accordance with coding standards

• Review other code to ensure clean, efficient, and maintainable code

• Define architecture of software solution

• Suggest alternative methodologies or techniques to achieving desired results

• Develop and maintain understanding of software development lifecycle and delivery methodology

• Maintain knowledge of technical advances and evaluates new hardware/software for company use

• Automate tests and unit tests all assigned applications

• Participates as a team member on various engineering projects and may lead small projects

• Implements software for specifications of high complexity for limited scale systems, or medium to high complexity for large-scale systems.

• Implement design changes to improve quality, performance, cost reduction, and standardization through analysis of designs and problem-solving techniques.

• Respond to direct or indirect customer inquiries regarding function and design and attends customer meetings.

• Design and implement alternative methodologies or techniques to achieving desired results.

• Provide guidance for new procedures as needed for the continuing development of high quality systems

• Provide technical training to other team members

• Participate in the creation, implementation and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and work instructions

• Writes application technical documentation

About the Team

Rowan Patents, a part of Clarivate, joined the company in 2024. Prior to the acquisition, the core engineering team worked together for 10 years as a startup. Rowan Patents focuses on AI-enabled solutions designed for patent preparation and prosecution, specially designed for patent practitioners to establish and protect patents more effectively. This enables Clarivate to extend its workflow automation solutions beyond its market-leading IP management and intelligence capabilities, delivering new solutions to support patent preparation, filing and prosecution.

Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position, primarily working core business hours in PST, with flexibility to adjust to various global time zones as needed.

• This is a hybrid role working 1-2 days a week in our Seattle, Washington office

Compensation - US Only

The expected base salary for this position is a base salary of $130,000-178,000 USD per year with eligibility for bonus earnings.Individual pay is based upon experience, education, skill and ability, expertise, and relevant factors. In addition to a competitive remuneration package, you will be eligible to participate in a benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k with match, long term disability coverage, vacation, sick time, volunteer time, discount programs, and many more.

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At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.