Senior Patent Engineer

Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining and AI cloud.

• Design & Implement IP Processes: Develop and continuously refine a streamlined patent application process—from invention identification, proposal evaluation, and filing to rights maintenance.
• Incentive & Compliance Programs: Establish and standardize patent incentive mechanisms to motivate internal R&D teams, ensuring high-quality patent submissions while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
• Global Patent Portfolio Management: Strategically plan and adjust the company’s international patent landscape based on market dynamics and business objectives.
• Licensing & Negotiations: Collaborate on patent licensing initiatives, cross-licensing agreements, and strategies related to standard-essential patents (SEP) to maximize commercial opportunities.
• Risk Control & Infringement Prevention: Develop and implement risk mitigation protocols, including proactive infringement monitoring and early warning systems.
• IP Culture & Training: Lead internal training sessions and drive the development of a robust intellectual property culture across the organization.

• Invention Scouting: Engage closely with R&D teams to identify breakthrough innovations and translate these into strong, defensible patent applications.
• Technical Expertise: Leverage deep technical knowledge in areas such as HPC, AI, and server chip technologies to draft or supervise the drafting of high-value patent claims that secure core innovations.
• Competitive Analysis: Monitor competitor patent portfolios and industry standards to assess risks, identify opportunities, and formulate defensive strategies.
• Open Source & Standards Compliance: Integrate patent strategies with open source protocols (e.g., RISC-V) and industry standards to ensure robust protection of proprietary technologies.

• Lead the resolution of IP disputes, litigation, and enforcement actions, collaborating with external counsel when necessary.
• Develop IP risk mitigation strategies, including handling patent assertion cases, trade secret protection, and licensing negotiations.
• Support IP-related negotiations, settlements, and licensing discussions with third parties.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in patent engineering, IP management, or related roles within technology-driven organizations or reputable IP agencies.
• Familiarity with US patent laws, regulations, and procedures, preferably with experience in US patent prosecution or intellectual property management.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing patent management systems (e.g., proposal review processes, incentive programs, patent pool management, international patent portfolio management).
• Technical expertise in the technology areas of Semiconductor, Microelectronics, Electronic Engineering or Computer Science, with a demonstrated understanding of complex engineering principles and concepts.
• Experience in IP litigation, dispute resolution, and negotiations.

• A culture that values authenticity and diversity of thoughts and backgrounds;
• An inclusive and respectable environment with open workspaces and exciting start-up spirit;
• Fast-growing company with the chance to network with industrial pioneers and enthusiasts;
• Ability to contribute directly and make an impact on the future of the digital asset industry;
• Involvement in new projects, developing processes/systems;
• Personal accountability, autonomy, fast growth, and learning opportunities;
• Attractive welfare benefits and developmental opportunities such as training and mentoring.