[Remote] Senior Patent Engineer (Blockchain, Cryptography & Distributed Systems)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Autheo 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. 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 Skills • 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 • 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 Overview • Autheo is the first full-stack Layer 0 Operating System where every deployment evolves the network. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job