Sr. Patent Agent

QuantumScape Corporation • CA

118d • $152,700 - $232,900

About The Position

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. You’ll be part of a fast-growing, collaborative legal team built on trust, teamwork, and a shared mission to protect and advance the technologies we believe in. In this role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across R&D, legal, and external partners to drive impactful results.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a scientific or engineering field (Ph.D. a plus)
• USPTO registration required
• At least 5 years of experience in patent prosecution, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house roles
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Interest in working directly with inventors and staying close to science

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D and engineering teams to identify new inventions and capture them early in the development lifecycle
• Support collaborative projects by working with external partners to document and protect joint IP
• Lead inventor interviews, prepare invention disclosures, and provide IP training with a focus on patents and trade secrets
• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
• Manage and guide outside counsel to ensure our filings reflect both technical accuracy and strategic goals
• Help shape our IP strategy through competitive landscape reviews and freedom-to-operate assessments
• Contribute to documentation practices that support clear inventorship, ownership, and long-term value creation

Benefits

• Expected salary range from $152,700 to $232,900
• Annual bonus
• Generous RSU/Equity package
• Employee paid health care
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Tremendous benefits plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees