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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: 75 days ago
Closes: Sep 19, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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Join Qualcomm’s interdisciplinary team as an IP Strategy Specialist to support engineering and legal efforts across various business units. You will analyze patent portfolios for applicability to communication standards and products, develop IP strategies, provide consulting on intellectual property matters, and defend against third-party legal challenges. Key responsibilities include defining methodologies for demonstrating patent infringement, prototyping AI/ML-enabled workflows, assessing third-party patent portfolios, and recommending technical directions based on industry trends. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in 5G systems, wireless technologies, and protocol layers, along with strong critical thinking and communication skills. Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar tools is beneficial for implementing and testing standardized wireless technologies. This role requires a deep understanding of cellular, computing, and AI-driven technologies at the forefront of the Invention Age.

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Python Java C++ 5G LTE 3GPP RAN1 RAN2 WLAN 802.11 TCP/IP IMS AI ML LLM Patent Analysis IP Strategy Technical Consulting Wireless Technologies Standards Evolution System Analysis Protocol Layers PHY MAC RRC Metrics Root Cause Analysis Software Testing Tools

What you'll do

Analyze Qualcomm's 5G and 6G patent portfolio for applicability to standards and products.
Develop IP strategy to build and strengthen Qualcomm’s future portfolio in cellular, computing, and AI.
Provide technical support to defend against third-party legal attacks on Qualcomm's patents.
Define methodologies and frameworks to demonstrate patent infringement through testing.
Prototype and validate AI/ML-enabled workflows for patent review and integration.

What we're looking for

Analyze Qualcomm's 5G and 6G patent portfolio for applicability to standards and products.
Develop IP strategy to build and strengthen future portfolios across cellular, computing, and AI technologies.
Provide IP advice and consulting to all Qualcomm departments on technical and strategic issues.
Defend Qualcomm’s product and business model against third-party legal attacks.
Define methodologies and frameworks to demonstrate patent infringement for legal use.
Assess 3rd party patent portfolios for potential acquisition and recommend technical direction based on standards evolution.

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