Qualcomm
Patent Counsel
$170K–$254K
San Diego, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of relevant counsel experience required. Preferred: 5+ years of patent law experience; 3+ years in wireless patent preparation and prosecution; 2+ years of engineering experience; 2+ years in patent preparation and prosecution in related fields; 2+ years managing an international patent portfolio.
- Education
- Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
About the job
Build and manage strategic patent portfolios for wireless communications and related technologies, including prosecution, patent analysis, and support for licensing and enforcement.
What you'll do
- Develop and manage patent portfolios, including directing and reviewing outside counsel and coordinating with engineering teams.
- Draft prosecution responses, analyze claims and prior art, and conduct infringement, validity, clearance, and patentability analyses.
- Advise on IP matters and support licensing, enforcement, and strategic business decisions.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
- 5+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.
- Active bar license or other lawful ability to practice law in the employee’s state or jurisdiction.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
- Experience in wireless patent preparation and prosecution, engineering, software or communications patents, or international portfolio management.
Pay
$169,500.00 - $254,300.00 (base salary)
Tools
5G, 6G
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