Technology Specialist (Computer Science and Electrical Engineering)

Fish & Richardson P.C.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work environment

Retirement and profit sharing

Annual technology allowance

Family-friendly atmosphere and back-up

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. is seeking a technology specialist to join our Intellectual Property practice in a U.S. office.

You will draft patent applications, communicate with patent offices, and advise litigation teams on technical matters. The role includes interviewing inventors and collaborating across designated projects with strong ownership from day one. The firm offers a flexible hybrid work environment, generous retirement and profit-sharing plans, an annual technology allowance,

Qualifications

• Strong background in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with software, web apps, and AI integrations.
• Minimum of 1+ years in patent prosecution (preferred).
• Superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications with descriptions and figures for innovative clients.
• Correspond with patent office regarding pending applications.
• Advise patent litigation teams based on technical expertise.
• Interview inventors to understand new ideas.

Skills

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

AI integrations

Patent prosecution

Job description

Come join the #1 patent practice in the country as a technology specialist in any of our U.S. offices. This position plays an integral part of our Intellectual Property practice, and you can expect to work on cutting-edge technologies with top-tier clients from day one. At Fish you will learn from top practitioners in the field and get significant responsibility early on, with an unparalleled opportunity to grow through hands-on training with top-notch legal teams.

Fish has a legacy of working with the most innovative clients and influential industry leaders since 1878, and we boast one of the country's longest-standing technology specialist programs. And, if your ambition includes becoming an attorney, our law school program is outstanding - we have attorneys throughout Fish who began their careers as technology specialists and have progressed to become leaders of the firm. You will find no other firm matches our technological depth, with diverse teams of technical experts working across all offices. Here you will find a creative, respectful and inclusive culture that values the diversity of people and allows ingenuity to thrive.

If you have a passion for science, engineering, and intellectual property, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Draft patent applications for innovative clients, including descriptions and figures.
• Correspond with patent office about pending patent applications.
• Advise patent litigation teams based on your technical and scientific area of expertise.
• Interview inventors about new ideas.

Who You Are

• You have a strong background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field.
• You have experience with software, web applications, and AI integrations.
• You have at least 1+ years of patent prosecution experience (preferred).
• You have superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• You are registered before the U.S. Patent & Trademark office (preferred).

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $185,000. The salary offered will depend upon individual qualifications and experience.

Why Fish

• A flexible hybrid work environment
• Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution
• Annual Technology Allowance
• A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up childcare, as well as health and wellness initiatives
• Competitive pay with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage