What we need: We're looking for a Sr. Patent Agent who's excited to play a hands-on role in protecting the innovations that make this possible. If you enjoy working closely with scientists and engineers, translating complex ideas into strong IP, and helping build a strategic patent portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do:As a key part of the IP team, you'll work at the intersection of science, technology, and law to support our growing portfolio of battery-related innovations.
- Partner with R&D and engineering teams to identify new inventions and capture them early in the development lifecycle
- Support collaborative projects by working with external partners to document and protect joint IP
- Lead inventor interviews, prepare invention disclosures, and provide IP training with a focus on patents and trade secrets
- Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
- Manage and guide outside counsel to ensure our filings reflect both technical accuracy and strategic goals
- Help shape our IP strategy through competitive landscape reviews and freedom-to-operate assessments
- Contribute to documentation practices that support clear inventorship, ownership, and long-term value creation
Skills You'll Need:We're seeking someone with a strong technical background, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to turn complex innovation into clear, defensible IP.
- Master's degree in a scientific or engineering field (Ph.D. a plus)
- USPTO registration required
- At least 5 years of experience in patent prosecution, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house roles
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Interest in working directly with inventors and staying close to science.
What You Bring:- You enjoy being part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where priorities can shift
- You're practical, thoughtful, and focused on delivering high-quality work
- You can work independently but are always ready to jump in and support the team
- You understand the bigger picture and how IP fits into it
Onsite: This position is required to work onsite four days per week to meet the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position. As an on-site R&D and manufacturing operations organization, in-person face to face interaction is essential to building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration.
Compensation & Benefits: Compensation & Benefits: Expected salary range for this role is from $152,700 to $232,900, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits.
