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Counsel, IP

Waymo · San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA · Mountain View (US-MTV-EMF690) · San Francisco (US-SFO-MKT555)

Roboticsonsitesenior$251k–$310k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Build global patent portfolio for lidar, radar, camera and compute tech.
  • Advise on IP strategy from tech ideation through scaled commercial deployment.
  • Shape transportation policy for autonomous driving's future.

What they offer

  • Annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan
  • Generous Company benefits program

Ideal candidate

Execution-oriented IP counsel who thrives in fast-moving startup environments and enjoys partnering directly with engineers and business leaders to turn complex technology into clear IP strategy.

Requirements

  • JD degree with strong academic record
  • State bar membership and admission before USPTO
  • 6+ years of relevant legal experience
  • Technical background in autonomous vehicles, sensor hardware or semiconductors
  • Experience managing global patent portfolio and patent analysis
  • Experience counseling engineering and research teams
  • Experience advising on IP terms in commercial agreements

Lab profile

About Waymo

Autonomous driving technology company building the Waymo Driver for fully autonomous ride-hailing.

What they build

  • Waymo Driver
  • Fully autonomous ride-hail service

Known for

  • Large-scale driving simulation
  • Simulation realism
  • Quantitative evaluations
  • Onboard autonomy models

Key facts

  • Founded in 2009
  • Started as the Google Self-Driving Car Project
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