ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Fulltime Patent Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

McGuireWoods LLP

Technical Advisor

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid

$112K - $113K/yr

... patents at issue. Qualifications * Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or ... Connect with a recruiter directl y. #LI-KB1 Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Align Technology

Sr. R&D Engineer, New Products

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

Research & Development Employment Type: Full Time Location: US-North Carolina-Raleigh Description ... Contribute to invention generation, intellectual property development, and patent disclosures

Relay

Associate Product Manager

Raleigh, NC · On-site

We recently secured our 100th patent. You'll work with technologies spanning AI-driven noise ... You'll partner closely with engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to ship features that ...

Hitachi

Research Scientist - Power Systems

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Research Scientist - Power Systems The ... Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports.

Jazz Pharmaceutical

Research Scientist

Durham, NC

$124K - $186K/yr

... patent applications. Self-motivated and works under general supervision on multiple projects ... This position is a full time laboratory-based position. Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Vhr_jazz

Research Scientist

Durham, NC · On-site

$124K - $186K/yr

... patent applications. Self-motivated and works under general supervision on multiple projects ... This position is a full time laboratory-based position. Essential Functions/Responsibilities

All JobsFulltime Patent Engineer JobsFulltime Patent Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Fulltime Patent Engineer information

See Raleigh, NC salary details

$71.9K

$148.4K

$291.6K

How much do fulltime patent engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for fulltime patent engineer in Raleigh, NC is $148,404.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,400.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fulltime Patent Engineer vs Patent Analyst?

AspectFulltime Patent EngineerPatent Analyst
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, patent law knowledge, possibly patent agent registrationLegal or technical background, patent law familiarity, often no registration needed
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, patent officesLegal firms, patent consulting companies, corporate IP departments
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, R&D firms, patent officesLegal firms, patent firms, corporate IP teams
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

The main difference is that Fulltime Patent Engineers are involved in drafting, prosecuting, and managing patents, often requiring engineering expertise and patent law knowledge. Patent Analysts primarily evaluate patent data, perform patent landscape analyses, and support patent strategy without the same technical drafting responsibilities.

What are popular job titles related to Fulltime Patent Engineer jobs in Raleigh, NC? For Fulltime Patent Engineer jobs in Raleigh, NC, the most frequently searched job titles are:
What job categories do people searching Fulltime Patent Engineer jobs in Raleigh, NC look for? The top searched job categories for Fulltime Patent Engineer jobs in Raleigh, NC are:
What cities near Raleigh, NC are hiring for Fulltime Patent Engineer jobs? Cities near Raleigh, NC with the most Fulltime Patent Engineer job openings:
Fulltime Patent Engineer jobs near you
Patent Prosecution Associate - AI and Software Technologies #21802 Raleigh

Patent Prosecution Associate - AI and Software Technologies #21802 Raleigh

Vanguard-IP

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Mid-Sized GP Firm ranked National "Tier 1" in Patent Law.

Very active with representing both patent owners and petitioners at the PTAB, and complainants at the ITC.

A busy Patent Prosecution practice of cutting-edge clients, primarily medium to large companies.

REQUIREMENTS

Seeking an experienced USPTO-registered Associate attorney with a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field such as Math, Physics, etc. Candidate should have law firm experience working with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Image Processing, and/or Autonomous Vehicle technologies. Applicant must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills.

SUMMARY

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Apply