Audio Patent Engineer

The Audio Patent Engineer will build and maintain their patent portfolio working closely with R&D and the rest of the Multimedia Patenting team. They should be able to utilise their technical skills to support other Patenting teams involved in licensing and/or litigation projects. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of audio codecs (e.g. EVS, AMR, AAC, MPEG-H, MPEG-I, IVAS) and preferably some knowledge of Patenting. You will be working in a team with patent professionals located globally.

• Evaluating ideas, reviewing invention disclosures, and collaborating with inventors.
• Filing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Securing granted patent applications with claims aligned with the relevant audio coding specifications.
• Overseeing and managing a personal patent portfolio.
• Performing prior-art search and validity analysis on patents in speech/audio coding technology areas.
• Collaborating with other Nokia Technology teams involved in licensing and litigation
  
  

You should have:

• Expertise in audio codecs (e.g. EVS, AMR, AAC, MPEG-H, MPEG-I, IVAS).
• Experience in cellular communications and 3GPP standard
• Broad knowledge of audio research and audio technology applications in virtual reality, augmented reality, immersive audio
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

It would be nice if you also had:

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar area.
• Patenting experience, e.g. claim charting.

• Attendance and contribution to MPEG and/or 3GPP standardization meetings.

  
  

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark