NVIDIA redefined modern computer graphics, high performance computing and artificial intelligence. We are well positioned as the ‘AI Computing Company,’ and our GPUs are the brains powering Deep Learning software frameworks, accelerated analytics, big data, modern data centers, smart cities, and driving autonomous vehicles. If you are forward-thinking, hardworking, driven and if collaborating with extraordinary people across countries sounds interesting, this job is for you.

We’re looking for a seasoned attorney to join the NVIDIA team as Senior Patent Counsel. This role will help build and drive NVIDIA’s patent-related intellectual property with ample opportunity to collaborate closely with NVIDIA’s other intellectual property, product and commercial attorneys, business leaders, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders to protect and grow our patent portfolio!

What you'll be doing:

• Ensuring NVIDIA’s technology investments are protected by actively participating in the process of obtaining patent protection. You’ll be doing outreach and providing training, education, and counsel to internal clients on patent filing and acquisition, and freedom of action.

• Instructing and directing Outside Counsel on patent application drafting, filing, and prosecution (domestic and foreign) to ensure compliance with NVIDIA guidelines and local laws.

• Making strategic decisions to develop our patent portfolio to proactively meet emerging trends and address changing demands.

• Partnering with other members of the Legal Department on assorted intellectual property related matters, such as assertions, patent portfolio valuation and assessment during transactions and corporate mergers and acquisitions, and IP licensing.

• Developing subject matter expertise and driving team client counseling, invention harvesting, and evaluation for specific IP-active areas.

• Participating in and providing counsel for NVIDIA contributions to Standards Setting Organizations, University Collaborations, Industry Workgroups, and Technology Conferences.

• Collaborating on development and deployment of Patent Department policies, practices, and tools.

What we need to see:

• A technical undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience), preferably a CE or Computer Science degree.

• 10+ years of relevant experience including experience as in-house counsel in patent preparation and prosecution, strategic portfolio development, foreign filing, and licensing.

• A J.D. degree with a record of strong academic performance and a license to practice law in California.

• Registration to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills: written and verbal, organizational abilities, and attested attention to detail.

• Ability to navigate and break down complex legal issues into actionable advice covering a broad range of interdependent issues, balance risk with business need, and ask tough questions.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience in a high-tech industry, and familiarity with generative and applied artificial intelligence architecture and frameworks, software engineering, chip or circuit design, and advanced computing and networking technologies.

• A passion for innovation, technology, and continuous learning.

• Strong understanding of open source software and database licenses.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you have initiative and creativity, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 13, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.