OpenAI
San Francisco, CA, USA
About the Role We are seeking a Senior Patent Counsel to help shape and scale our patent development program as we continue to innovate rapidly. We're looking for someone with deep technical experience, particularly in hardware patent prosecution and strategy, who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in a fast paced environment. You'll partner closely with world-class engineers and product leaders, ensuring our most important hardware innovations are protected and aligned with business priorities. This role is based in San Francisco, CA . We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees. In this role, you will: Lead patent portfolio development for hardware and related activities, including proactive invention identification, application preparation, and prosecution. Partner closely with engineering, product, and design teams to identify strategic hardware innovations and craft high-value patent...