Senior Intellectual Property Counsel - (B5)

Senior Intellectual Property Counsel About the Role We are seeking a highly technical, hands‑on Patent Counsel to support advanced and emerging technology initiatives within the company’s R&D and technology organizations. Reporting into the IP Legal team, this role partners closely with engineering teams, business leadership, and senior IP counsel to support the development and execution of IP strategies that protect innovation and enable long‑term competitive advantage. The position requires strong technical depth, a practical and execution‑oriented mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in fast‑evolving, pre‑product environments. Key Responsibilities Provide IP counsel to engineering and business teams across patents, trade secrets, and other IP matters, aligned with business and technology objectives. Conduct IP landscape analyses, freedom‑to‑operate assessments, and risk evaluations, translating findings into actionable guidance for technical and business stakeholders. Support development and execution of IP strategies aligned to key product and business drivers (e.g., performance, cost, cycle time), identifying opportunities to strengthen competitive positioning. Manage and develop patent portfolios for assigned programs, including invention capture, prosecution strategy, foreign filing decisions, and outside counsel coordination. Apply & support patent vs. trade secret decision frameworks, assisting in evaluating disclosure risks and supporting implementation of trade secret protection practices. Partner with cross‑functional teams (e.g., commercial legal, engineering, supply chain) to support IP aspects of agreements, collaborations, and ecosystem engagements. Support IP enforcement and defensive activities, including claim analysis, prior art review, and collaboration with litigation counsel. Contribute to IP process improvements, training initiatives, and best practices to enhance protection of proprietary technologies. Skills and Attributes Strong technical capability with the ability to quickly understand complex systems and engage effectively with engineering teams. Ability to translate technical developments into practical IP strategies and actions. Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently while aligning with broader team and organizational priorities. Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels. Collaborative, adaptable, and able to operate in dynamic, fast‑paced environments. Basic Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active U.S. state bar membership in good standing (California preferred, not required). Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Technical degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field. 6‑10 years of intellectual property legal experience in a law firm and/or in‑house setting, including U.S. and international patent portfolio development and management, IP landscape analyses and freedom‑to‑operate assessments, support of IP aspects of technology, licensing, or collaboration agreements, and IP laws and practices in Asia including China, Korea, and Taiwan. Preferred Qualifications Advanced technical degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant discipline. Experience working with advanced R&D or CTO‑type organizations, supporting early‑stage or pre‑product technologies. Experience with semiconductor or adjacent technologies (e.g., advanced packaging, photonics, optoelectronics, or quantum‑related technologies). Experience supporting IP enforcement or dispute strategies, including invalidity and infringement analysis. Familiarity with global patent operations, including portfolio management, budgeting, and outside counsel oversight. Experience advising on or managing IP portfolios related to semiconductors or emerging technologies (e.g., photonics, optoelectronics, advanced packaging, or quantum‑related technologies). Compensation & Location Salary: $212,000.00 - $291,500.00 Location: Santa Clara, CA Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Applied Materials, Inc.