Remote Senior Associate - Software

Lumenci is seeking a Senior Associate – Software to support high-impact patent litigation, IP strategy, and monetization engagements across advanced software technologies. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on experience in software development, system architecture, distributed systems, embedded software, or AI/ML, who are eager to apply deep technical expertise in complex IP and legal environments. About Lumenci Founded in 2018, Lumenci is a premier intellectual property consulting firm specializing in patent litigation, expert witness testimony, and patent monetization for leading corporations and global law firms operating across the semiconductor, software, telecommunications, and emerging technology sectors.

A key part of Lumenci’s model is the integration of deep technical expertise with litigation strategy. Our teams support high‑stakes disputes by developing technical narratives, performing rigorous analysis, and partnering with world‑class expert witnesses whose testimony shapes case outcomes in courts and arbitration forums worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in San Francisco, New York, and Gurugram, India, Lumenci delivers end‑to‑end support spanning technical analysis, expert strategy, valuation, and monetization execution.

Our differentiated approach, which includes combining engineering depth, litigation experience, and operational rigor, has resulted in long‑term partnerships with leading law firms and technology companies navigating complex IP disputes. Lumenci is backed by VSS Capital Partners (“VSS”) and Century Equity Partners (“CEP”). VSS is a private equity firm dedicated to investing in tech‑enabled business services, healthcare and education companies.

Since 1987, VSS has managed eight private capital funds with aggregate committed capital of nearly $4 billion across over 100 platform companies and hundreds of add‑on acquisitions. CEP is a private equity firm headquartered in Boston, MA, that partners with companies seeking investments to support growth or fund acquisitions, partial buyouts, or recapitalization opportunities. How We Work at Lumenci Solve for the Customer: Lumenci is a customer‑first company, focused on creating long‑term relationships with our clients.

Customers include internal employees and candidates who are part of the recruitment process. Quality, Ownership, and Accountability: We are passionate about results and take full ownership of our work. We are performance‑oriented and driven by excellence.

Collaboration : We encourage collaboration over competition, work in small teams, and believe that teams do better than individuals. Growth Mindset: We are adaptable to the changing requirements and needs of a dynamic high‑growth company and encourage each other to take diverse initiatives and develop new competencies. Role Type and Work Arrangement Employment Type: Full‑time, exempt Work Arrangement: Remote, US‑based Location: Candidates may be located anywhere in the United States, subject to being legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This role may require approximately 40% domestic travel for client meetings, expert meetings, lab and teardown visits, design/source code reviews, depositions/trials, and conferences. Responsibilities As a Senior Associate – Software, you will: Contribute as an individual contributor on client projects involving software systems, platforms, applications, and distributed architectures. Deliver patent analysis and IP monetization research related to software technologies, including technology due diligence, claim charting/infringement analysis, prior art searching, market research, and target scouting for software portfolios and products.

Analyze and reverse engineer implementations of software systems and architectures, such as: Backend systems, APIs, and distributed/cloud architectures Embedded and real-time software systems AI/ML models, data pipelines, and algorithmic implementations using industry-standard analysis techniques and tools (e.g., code analysis, static/dynamic analysis, debugging, instrumentation, log analysis, system tracing) as well as custom approaches. Design and execute technical analysis plans and experiments to evaluate software architectures, system behavior, performance characteristics, and algorithmic implementations, and connect the resulting findings to patent claims, standards, and accused products. Review datasheets, design documentation, system architecture diagrams, API specifications, developer documentation, and standards documents related to software systems, and map technical details to patent claims and commercial implementations.

Support Expert Witnesses and attorneys on IP litigation matters, including: Technical analysis for expert and consulting reports Review of source code, system architecture, design documentation, and logs Preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials Collaborate with project leads and senior consultants to prepare client deliverables and presentations that clearly explain complex software architectures, system designs, and algorithmic concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Assist in maintaining relationships with existing and prospective clients by supporting technical discussions, demos, and workshops focused on software and IP opportunities. Collaborate with Lumenci’s product teams to provide input on requirements, testing, and roadmap for technology platforms related to software analysis, technical content build, and IP analytics.

Contribute to thought leadership in software and IP, including blogs, whitepapers, research summaries, and internal training on software systems, architectures, and IP strategy. Collaborate across the organization with in-person and distributed global teams; attend internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, code reviews, depositions, and trials as needed. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with a focus on software systems, architectures, or application development. 2–4 years of hands-on experience working with software or software-adjacent systems in an R