Job Description

IP Specialist

Full-Time, Hybrid / Remote – US

Salary Range – Negotiable, Equity + Employee Benefits

About Syenta

Syenta is pioneering a new era in semiconductor manufacturing with our groundbreaking Localised Electrochemical Manufacturing (LEM) technology. Our manufacturing products build cutting edge advanced packaging for the semiconductor industry by combining patterning and metallization into a single tool. We do that by achieving high-speed, high-resolution metallization at significantly lower costs and energy use, while minimizing emissions and waste.

Founded in Australia, our growing footprint in the US represents a key milestone in our journey. We are building a world-class team where seasoned engineers and ambitious emerging talent collaborate to solve some of the toughest challenges in semiconductor manufacturing.

About the Role

The role of the Intellectual Property (IP) Specialist is to own the entire IP pipeline, from disclosure drafting and prior art assessments, to patent submission and engagement with external patent attorneys to oversee patent filing and assessment processes.

This role will take the lead in transforming complex technological concepts from ideation to fully formed defensible patents, rapidly expanding Syenta’s IP portfolio and supporting the company’s commercial ambitions. The IP Manager will act as the bridge between Syenta’s Technical, Commercial and Legal operations.

Day to Day

• Oversee patent filings, trade secret management, and Freedom-to-Operate analyses, including maintaining robust IP management policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the CTO, Head of Technology Strategy and technical team leads to capture new inventions and expedite disclosure preparation and filing.
• Own the company IP roadmap and strategy to expand and process IP with high commercial impact in a timely manner.
• Perform internal prior art assessments of potential patentable inventions and identify potential risks to new patent filings.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships across technical and legal teams to streamline communications and information transfer.
• Manage strategic collaborations with external patent attorneys, IP counsel, and industry partners.

About You

• 3-8 years' experience in either the semicon industry and/or IP and patent management.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or a related field. Additional qualifications in Law or related field preferred.
• Experience/knowledge of semiconductor chip and/or advanced packaging technologies is highly recommended.
• Experience in IP portfolio management, patent writing and the end-to-end patent submission process.
• Strong technical communication skills to translate complex ideas into a series of clear and defensive patent claims.
• Ability to communicate effectively between multi-disciplinary teams as well as external stakeholders.
• Analytical thinker with a strong attention to detail.

Why Syenta?

We’re passionate about building a diverse, people-first company. We believe that our culture of collaboration and mutual respect fuels the kind of innovation that can redefine an industry. Here’s what you can expect:

• Equity Opportunities – We’re happy to discuss ownership stakes so that our success becomes your success.
• Potential 401(k) and other benefits.
• Health & Wellness – Employee led comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage plans, supported by Company.
• Professional Growth – We’re scaling fast, so responsibilities can expand significantly in tandem with the business.
• Team Events – Annual company event in Australia to collaborate and celebrate.
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible leave policies and an understanding that meaningful work can coexist with a fulfilling personal life.
• Initial Paid Time Off Package – 20 days vacation + 10 days sick leave.

If you’re excited to take on this one-of-a-kind challenge in advanced hardware development, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t tick every box. Exceptional talent doesn’t always follow a checklist, so if this role sparks your interest, let’s talk.

Apply here, or send your CV and a short note to info@syenta.com for more information.