Associate Consultant

at Cipher Research Group

Posted by Avani Mathur

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties • Provide technology consulting services to law firms and corporates • Understand underlying technologies to analyze patent portfolios and help solve clients’ core technical queries • Conduct research & analysis, including but not limited to technology due diligence, market research, prior art searches, target scouting, invalidity analysis, infringement analysis and claim charting • Be a part of the product development team in developing the legal tech product. • Work in different aspects of the product life-cycle • Explain complex technology matters to non-technical audiences • Excavate evidence to identify patent infringement using product testing, source code review and product documentation research • Build models to analyze large data and draw insights • Work with product teams to guide development & testing of Cipher’s technology platforms • Showcase technology and IP thought leadership via blogs and research reports • Collaborate across the organization in-person and with virtual, global teams • Establish and cultivate relationships internally and externally Education and Experience • BTech/ M.Tech in Computers, Electronics, Communications or Electrical Engineering from premier colleges such as IITs, BITS Pilani, NIT Trichy, Warangal and Surathkal. • Experience in relevant Tech industry e.g. Telecom, Software, Image processing and Databases is a huge plus • Experience with IP matters (infringement analysis, EOUs, prior art searches, landscaping, etc.) is preferred • Experience with software development, data science, data analysis and programming is good to have. Expected Competencies | Skills • Strong fundamentals in telecom, software architecture, high-scale computing, computer security, cryptography, databases, and/or applied mathematics • Familiarity with products, services, and standards in web, mobile, enterprise, media, etc. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in technical writing • Proficiency in technical research • Ability to think critically, learn fast and work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines. • Entrepreneurial and go-getter attitude. Cipher Values • Comfortable with independently managing deadlines and prioritizing effectively to deliver quality results • Able to demonstrate a consistent record of excellence, ownership, and accountability • Service-minded and passionate about results with an ability to develop positive relationships • Adaptable to changing requirements and needs of a dynamic high-growth company • Dedicated work ethic that thrives in a collaborative culture with excellent social, networking, and influencing skills • Motivated and self-directed with a willingness to take on additional projects • Able to demonstrate good judgment and growth mindset • Highly focused, organized, and detailed oriented Benefits • Competitive stock option plan at end of Year 2 • Relocation to US • Rapid career growth as the Company expands • Be part of the high growth startup community in the Pink City of India