Sr. Patent Agent
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. About the team: 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. What we need:We're looking for a Sr. Patent Agent who's excited to play a hands-on role in protecting the innovations that make this possible. If you enjoy working closely with scientists and engineers, translating complex ideas into strong IP, and helping build a strategic patent portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.
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
- QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan.
- In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
