Autheo · 1 month ago
Senior Patent Engineer (Blockchain, Cryptography & Distributed Systems)
United States
Part-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAutheo is a visionary technology company at the forefront of blockchain innovation. They are seeking a Senior Patent Engineer to join their advanced IP division, responsible for translating complex engineering breakthroughs into patent-ready disclosures and drafting technical specifications.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Translate engineering and research innovations into detailed invention disclosures, diagrams, workflows, and draft claim frameworks
Collaborate with blockchain, cryptography, distributed systems, DePIN, VM, and Kernel teams to capture architectural and algorithmic innovations accurately
Draft technical sections of provisional applications prior to attorney refinement
Perform prior-art research to evaluate novelty, inventive step, and potential claim scope
Document primitives involving consensus, DAG scheduling, decentralized identity, encrypted execution, FHE/ZK, and high-throughput compute
Support refinement of system diagrams, sequence flows, and engineering specifications for filings
Assist in responding to office actions by providing technical explanations and evidence
Maintain detailed understanding of cutting-edge blockchain, cryptography, VM, DePIN, and distributed compute research
Contribute to internal whitepapers and engineering documentation supporting IP strategy
Qualification
Required
4–8 years experience as a patent engineer, systems engineer, cryptography engineer, or protocol engineer
Strong technical depth in blockchain systems (Cosmos SDK, EVM, DAGs, consensus algorithms)
Experience drafting patent disclosures or deep technical documentation
Ability to convert engineering ideas into clear, structured technical narratives
Familiarity with cryptography (PQC, FHE, ZKPs), distributed systems, compute frameworks, or VM internals
Preferred
Prior work in patent drafting or IP support for emerging technology companies
Contributions to open-source blockchain or cryptography libraries
Advanced degree in CS, EE, Cryptography, Applied Math, or related fields
Benefits
Equity in Launch Legends
Equity in Autheo
Token allocations in the Autheo blockchain
Company
Autheo
Autheo is a full stack Layer-0 Web3 Operating System designed to unify the modern digital stack into a single evolving network.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase