Patent Engineer

About ZZAZZ.ai: At ZZAZZ.ai, we are redefining the future of AI by creating powerful, ethical, and impactful products that solve real-world challenges. Our fast-paced and collaborative environment fosters innovation across large language models (LLMs), machine learning (ML), and applied AI systems. As a Patent Engineer at ZZAZZ.ai, you will play a critical role in protecting our innovations and ensuring that we stay ahead in the IP landscape. Role Summary: As a Patent Engineer, you will bridge the gap between our AI R&D teams and our IP legal counsel. Your primary responsibility will be to analyze inventions, draft high-quality patent applications, and assist in building a robust intellectual property portfolio that supports our business and technology strategy. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with engineering and research teams to identify patentable innovations. - Perform prior art searches and patent landscape analysis to assess novelty and patentability. - Draft patent applications with technical accuracy and clarity. - Liaise with external patent attorneys and IP counsel to prosecute patent applications globally. - Track and manage patent filings and deadlines. - Analyze competitor patents and provide strategic input on IP positioning. - Support freedom-to-operate and infringement analyses. Qualifications: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; PhD is a plus. - 2+ years of experience in patent drafting, prosecution, or IP strategy (preferably in AI or software tech). - Solid understanding of AI/ML technologies, data science, and software development. - Experience conducting prior art searches and using patent databases/tools (e.g., Google Patents, PatBase). - Exceptional technical writing and communication skills. - Exposure to LLMs, NLP, computer vision, or edge AI is highly preferred. Bonus Skills: - Registered Patent Agent (India/US/EP) or working toward it. - Experience with open-source licensing and software IP issues. - Familiarity with global patent systems (USPTO, EPO, Indian IPO, etc.).,