Director, Intellectual Property

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Director, Intellectual Property to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role is based in the Company's San Jose, California headquarters.

Role & Responsibilities

• Advise on global patent and IP strategy
• Provide transactional support for product and engineering teams
• Assist in developing and managing Bloom’s patent portfolio, including invention mining from engineering and manufacturing teams
• Offer counseling on IP related issues for new products and features.
• Provide transactional support to corporate and operations teams for IP and IT-related products and services (e.g., licensing agreements, SaaS and other cloud-based services, IT outsourcing, IT hardware)
• Provide strategic legal counsel on the development, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence systems across the enterprise
• Provide IP-related subject-matter expertise and counseling to colleagues developing, negotiating, and managing a variety of commercial contracts (e.g., customer-facing agreements, joint venture agreements, engineering & construction, field services, marketing, consulting and other professional services).
• Create IP-related policies, procedures, training programs, compliance programs
  
  
  

Skills & Experience

• 15 years of IP experience at a top law firm or in-house with a mix of prosecution, transactional and/or litigation experience
• Background experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, materials science, chemistry or physics.
• Experience with AI governance policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with legal requirements and industry standards
• Significant experience partnering with and providing support to product and engineering teams is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading or otherwise actively supporting IP or IT-related transactions.
• Experience with product development and industrial manufacturing is a plus.
• Sound and practical business judgment, intellectual creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing/managing open source policies is a plus
• JD degree and active membership in the California State Bar.
  
  
  

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience

Salary Ranges:

$200,900.00 - $289,100.00