What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Consultant - Semiconductor position at Lumenci?
About Lumenci
Lumenci is a fast-growing legal tech startup founded by IIT alumni, focused on revolutionizing the legal and intellectual property (IP) industry. We collaborate with top technology firms, law firms, and startups to help them identify, protect, and monetize their intellectual property assets.
We are expanding our team and seeking a Senior Semiconductor Consultant with expertise in semiconductor technology, patent strategy, and intellectual property (IP) consulting. If you have a strong technical background in semiconductor design and fabrication and a keen interest in patent litigation, licensing, and monetization, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities And Duties
Required Skills & Competencies
Lumenci is a fast-growing legal tech startup founded by IIT alumni, focused on revolutionizing the legal and intellectual property (IP) industry. We collaborate with top technology firms, law firms, and startups to help them identify, protect, and monetize their intellectual property assets.
We are expanding our team and seeking a Senior Semiconductor Consultant with expertise in semiconductor technology, patent strategy, and intellectual property (IP) consulting. If you have a strong technical background in semiconductor design and fabrication and a keen interest in patent litigation, licensing, and monetization, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities And Duties
- Provide strategic consulting to law firms and corporate clients.
- Assess and analyze patent portfolios to uncover strengths, weaknesses, and monetization opportunities.
- Offer expert insights on semiconductor industry trends, technical standards (JEDEC, IEEE, ISO), and their patent implications.
- Work with cross-functional teams to align IP strategy with business goals and technology roadmaps.
- In-depth knowledge of processor architectures, memory technologies, analog/digital IC design, and semiconductor fabrication processes.
- Experience with microprocessors, microcontrollers, ASIC/FPGA design, and system-on-chip (SoC) integration.
- Hands-on experience with semiconductor process nodes (7nm, 5nm, etc.) and foundry ecosystems.
- Familiarity with DDR, PCIe, USB, MIPI, IEEE 802.11, and JEDEC semiconductor standards.
- Proficiency in Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, and semiconductor verification methodologies.
- Lead and mentor teams conducting semiconductor technology research, IP analysis, and patent portfolio evaluations.
- Communicate complex semiconductor concepts to legal teams, executives, and investors in a clear and actionable manner.
- Provide strategic guidance to US-based clients, including industry experts, corporate counsel, CEOs, startup founders, and IP litigators.
- Publish industry reports, whitepapers, and thought leadership content on emerging semiconductor and IP trends.
- Collaborate with global teams to ensure alignment between IP strategy and business goals.
- Cultivate relationships with key industry stakeholders to drive business impact and influence semiconductor innovation.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of semiconductor architectures, digital/analog circuit design, and fabrication processes.
- Experience with processor design, SoC development, and semiconductor IP licensing.
- Deep knowledge of patent analysis, technical due diligence, and litigation support in the semiconductor domain.
- Ability to assess patent infringement risks, licensing opportunities, and IP monetization strategies.
- Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to explain highly technical semiconductor concepts to non-technical professionals.
- Proven experience advising executives, IP litigators, and corporate clients on semiconductor technology strategy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication for technical reports and legal documents.
- Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset in high-stakes, time-sensitive projects.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior team members.
- Self-starter with strong research and analytical skills to identify patent and business opportunities.
- B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering from premier institutions.
- 7 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with expertise in chip design, verification, semiconductor fabrication, and IP strategy.
- Experience in R&D, product development, or IP consulting within semiconductor companies or law firms is a plus.
- Familiarity with patent litigation, licensing, and IP strategy is highly desirable.
- Solve for the Customer: Our success is tied to our customers' success. We prioritize service and aim to establish lasting relationships with our clients.
- Quality, Ownership, and Accountability: We take ownership of our projects and strive for excellence. We value and reward team members who contribute to client success.
- Collaboration: We foster collaboration over competition, working in small teams and supporting each other whenever needed.
- Growth Mindset: We're passionate about constant learning and improvement. We're dedicated to supporting your professional growth and adapting to the changing requirements of a dynamic, high-growth company.
- Be Part of a Global Team: Joining Lumenci means joining a diverse and globally distributed team. You'll collaborate with talented individuals from different backgrounds and cultures, bringing unique perspectives to every project.
- Growth and Development Opportunities: At Lumenci, we believe in recognizing and rewarding merit. We offer opportunities for merit-based promotions, allowing you to advance your career based on your performance, contributions, and dedication. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and development, providing the resources and mentorship needed to excel in your role and take on new challenges.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits:
- Competitive market salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Other benefits include paid vacation and wellness leave, parental leave, health insurance, vision, dental, disability insurance, and 401(k). Waiting periods may apply.
