MS/PhD, ML Systems & Behavior Discovery Intern

Required

• JD degree with a strong academic record, state bar membership, admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and 6+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Solid technical background/understanding of technology used in autonomous vehicles, sensor hardware, or semiconductors.
• Demonstrated experience in: managing a global patent portfolio and patent analysis, providing direct counseling to engineering and research teams, and advising on IP terms in commercial or collaboration agreements.
• Experience with understanding cross-functional perspectives and navigating ambiguity. Ability to identify and create streamlined processes to support a growing company.
• Execution-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills. Experience presenting to senior management and technical teams.
• Eagerness to work in a startup environment and flexibly roll up your sleeves as an individual contributor to help drive our fast-paced and dynamic business within an emerging and rapidly developing industry.
• Prior in-house experience working side-by-side with engineering, product, partnerships, marketing, and leadership teams to spot, address, and counsel on IP issues.
• Experience developing integrated IP strategies that support business goals, spanning patent prosecution, technology licensing, and patent litigation.
• Demonstrated experience in: patent acquisition, licensing, litigation, and/or handling of third-party demands.
• Experience advising on and negotiating agreements with government agencies and universities.
• The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
• Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.