[Hiring] Senior Associate - Software @Lumenci

Role Description

Lumenci is seeking a Senior Associate – Software to support high-impact patent litigation, IP strategy, and monetization engagements across advanced software technologies. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on experience in software development, system architecture, distributed systems, embedded software, or AI/ML, who are eager to apply deep technical expertise in complex IP and legal environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as an individual contributor on client projects involving software systems, platforms, applications, and distributed architectures.
• Deliver patent analysis and IP monetization research related to software technologies, including:
  • Technology due diligence
  • Claim charting/infringement analysis
  • Prior art searching
  • Market research
  • Target scouting for software portfolios and products
• Analyze and reverse engineer implementations of software systems and architectures, such as:
  • Backend systems, APIs, and distributed/cloud architectures
  • Embedded and real-time software systems
  • AI/ML models, data pipelines, and algorithmic implementations
• Design and execute technical analysis plans and experiments to evaluate software architectures, system behavior, performance characteristics, and algorithmic implementations, connecting findings to patent claims, standards, and accused products.
• Review datasheets, design documentation, system architecture diagrams, API specifications, developer documentation, and standards documents related to software systems, mapping technical details to patent claims and commercial implementations.
• Support Expert Witnesses and attorneys on IP litigation matters, including:
  • Technical analysis for expert and consulting reports
  • Review of source code, system architecture, design documentation, and logs
  • Preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials
• Collaborate with project leads and senior consultants to prepare client deliverables and presentations that clearly explain complex software architectures, system designs, and algorithmic concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Assist in maintaining relationships with existing and prospective clients by supporting technical discussions, demos, and workshops focused on software and IP opportunities.
• Collaborate with Lumenci’s product teams to provide input on requirements, testing, and roadmap for technology platforms related to software analysis, technical content build, and IP analytics.
• Contribute to thought leadership in software and IP, including blogs, whitepapers, research summaries, and internal training on software systems, architectures, and IP strategy.
• Collaborate across the organization with in-person and distributed global teams; attend internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, code reviews, depositions, and trials as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with a focus on software systems, architectures, or application development.
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience working with software or software-adjacent systems in an R&D, development, systems, test, or consulting role.
• Strong understanding of core software fundamentals, such as data structures, algorithms, system design, operating systems, networking, and software architecture patterns.
• Experience working with software development flows, tools, or reference implementations for one or more domains.
• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more relevant programming/scripting languages for software development, data analysis, or automation.
• Ability to clearly explain complex technical topics in writing and verbally to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Approximately 40% domestic travel for client meetings, expert meetings, code reviews, depositions/trials, and conferences.

Requirements

• Experience supporting IP litigation, licensing, standards-related work, or patent monetization related to software systems, platforms, or applications.
• Familiarity with common software analysis and reverse-engineering workflows.
• Exposure to standardization activities, industry groups, or open-source ecosystems related to software technologies, platforms, or protocols.
• Experience with software design, development, or system architectures.
• Experience in intellectual property services, particularly where software or software-adjacent technologies were involved.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being: Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance options with significant company contributions toward employee premiums.
• Retirement Strategy: 401(k) program with a competitive employer-matching contribution.
• Performance-Based Incentives: Total cash compensation includes a variable pay component designed to reward both individual achievements and overall company success.
• Time Off & Leaves: A balanced leave policy that includes accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), designated company holidays, and additional floating holidays.
• Holistic Wellness Support: Dedicated Wellness Leave and paid leave for significant life events.
• Culture of Autonomy & Growth: A flexible, remote-first work environment that favors autonomy.