Director, IP
Core
Lead the development and execution of Cerebras' global intellectual property strategy to protect and leverage patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret assets for AI hardware, software, and cloud services.
Role type
Director, In-House IP Counsel (AI Infrastructure)
Builds
Global patent portfolio and IP strategy for AI chips and infrastructure
Domain
AI Hardware / Semiconductor / High-Performance Computing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Patent prosecution and portfolio management, Technical disclosure analysis, Outside counsel management, Licensing and transaction advisory, Strategic invention harvesting, Global filing strategy
Preferred skills
AI infrastructure patent experience, Standards participation, Litigation support, PCT practice, Executive reporting
Technologies
AI accelerators, High-performance computing systems, Computer architecture, Data center infrastructure
Responsibilities
Develop and execute enterprise IP strategy aligned with product roadmap, Advise executives on IP risks and licensing opportunities, Drive strategic invention harvesting across the AI stack, Manage U.S. and international patent prosecution, Partner with engineers to identify patentable innovation, Advise on IP issues in generative AI and foundation models
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
