Key skills
Semiconductor designSemiconductor manufacturingSemiconductor fundamentalsDevice physicsSemiconductor fabricationSemiconductor packagingTechnical analysisReverse engineeringAdvanced packagingHybrid bondingLogic designMemory designRF designImage sensor designAdvanced node process technologiesSemiconductor teardown analysisPatent strategyLicensingLitigation supportAnalytical skillsIntellectual curiosityRAICommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Adeia Inc. is a technology company known for developing foundational innovations for the semiconductor and media industries. The Director – Semiconductor Technologies will analyze semiconductor products, identify patent infringements, and develop evidence for licensing and litigation, collaborating with various stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Evidence of Use (EOU) Development
- Analyze semiconductor products and technologies to identify potential infringement of Adeia patents
- Develop detailed claim charts and technical analyses supporting licensing and litigation
- Technical Analysis & Reverse Engineering
- Work with internal and external labs to develop and interpret semiconductor teardown data
- Translate physical and electrical analysis into patent-relevant insights
- Semiconductor Technology Assessment
- Evaluate technologies across a wide range of domains, including:
- Advanced packaging, hybrid bonding, and liquid cooling
- Logic (CPU/GPU/AI), memory (DRAM/NAND), RF, and imaging
- Advanced nodes and emerging architectures
- Identify trends and emerging opportunities for patent assertion and portfolio expansion
- Patent Strategy & Portfolio Development
- Collaborate with attorneys to strengthen patent portfolios through continuations, divisionals, and new filings
- Provide technical input into patent drafting, prosecution, and acquisition
- Licensing & Litigation Support
- Support technical discussions with prospective licensees
- Assist in litigation activities, including infringement analysis, claim construction, and prior art review
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with patent attorneys, lab personnel, and licensing teams to drive successful outcomes
- Contribute to internal R&D and invention generation efforts
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
- 10+ years of semiconductor industry experience
- Experience at a leading semiconductor company, foundry, or OSAT
- Strong understanding of semiconductor fundamentals, including device physics, fabrication, and/or packaging
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical systems and data
- Deep technical expertise in semiconductor design and/or manufacturing
- Ability to quickly learn and apply knowledge across multiple semiconductor domains
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear written and visual explanations
- Intellectual curiosity and the ability to connect disparate technical concepts
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across technical and legal teams
- Experience in one or more of the following: Advanced packaging, hybrid bonding
- Logic, memory, RF, or image sensor design
- Advanced node process technologies
- Familiarity with semiconductor teardown techniques and analysis, especially the ability to analyze semiconductor products' teardown data and determine how the products were likely manufactured
- Exposure to patents, IP strategy, or licensing (not required)
- Ph.D. in a relevant technical field (nice-to-have, not required)
- Experience working across multiple semiconductor domains or product types