Legal and Product Engineer

About the role

This isn't your typical client-facing role or traditional R&D position. You are the bridge between the complex nuances of patent practice and the cutting-edge AI technology transforming it. You will translate the "language of law" into the "logic of code."

Responsibilities

• Partner with our AI researchers to iterate on algorithms and prompt engineering, specializing our LLMs for patent-specific tasks like claim analysis, prior art comparison, and obviousness assessments.
• Build proprietary datasets and evaluation frameworks to measure AI performance against real-world USPTO and international patent office requirements.
• Serve as the internal voice of the practitioner. Translate deep client insights from global firms into high-priority product features.
• Act as a technical thought partner for IP teams at firms like DLA Piper, leading pilots and ensuring our AI scales seamlessly across their prosecution and litigation workflows.
• Document and scale best practices for AI adoption across diverse sectors, from biotech to deep-tech software.

Requirements

• Qualified Professional: Admitted to practice before the USPTO, EPO or JPO.
• 3+ Years Experience: Direct experience in patent prosecution, understanding the "pain points" of the industry first-hand.
• Technical Foundation: Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Life Sciences.

Qualifications

• AI Tinkerer: Hands-on experience with prompt engineering and LLM tools.
• Client-Facing Pro: Proven ability to manage relationships and lead strategic product demos.
• Coder-Lite: Familiarity with Python or a background in software development.
• Visionary: A deep belief that AI will fundamentally redefine the legal landscape.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Significant Equity: We want you to have true ownership in the success of the company.
• Founding Impact: You will be the architect of how AI is applied to patent law globally.
• Support: Full visa sponsorship and private medical insurance.
• The Environment: Free meals and a seat at the table with an incredibly smart, ambitious team.

Pay

$100K - $220K

Schedule

Full-time