Technology Specialist (Video Compression)

Fish & Richardson P.C.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work environment

Retirement and profit sharing plans

Annual technology allowance

Backup childcare

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. is seeking a Technology Specialist in San Diego, California, focusing on patent prosecution and litigation support for video compression technologies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in video compression technologies and at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience. Responsibilities include drafting patent applications and advising litigation teams. The expected salary ranges from $100,000 to $185,000, plus comprehensive benefits including flexible work and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Strong background in video compression technologies.
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications for innovative clients.
• Correspond with the patent office on pending applications.
• Advise patent litigation teams based on technical expertise.
• Interview inventors to gather new invention ideas.

Skills

Video compression technologies

Patent prosecution

Standard-essential patents (MPEG, HEVC, AV1)

Technical writing

Education

Advanced degree in computer science or electrical engineering

Job description

Fish offers technology specialist roles in its U.S. offices that focus on patent prosecution and litigation support for video compression technologies.

What You Will Do

• Draft patent applications for innovative clients, including descriptions and figures.
• Correspond with the patent office regarding pending patent applications.
• Advise patent litigation teams based on your technical and scientific expertise.
• Interview inventors to gather new invention ideas.

Who You Are

• Strong background and experience in video compression technologies.
• Experience with standard‑essential patents related to video coding standards such as MPEG, HEVC, AV1, etc. (preferred).
• Advanced degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• Registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 – $185,000, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Award‑winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution.
• Annual technology allowance.
• Family‑friendly environment with backup childcare, health, and wellness initiatives.
• Competitive pay with comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.