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full time Open Source Software Attorney

at Qualcomm in California - San Diego

Job Function This position will be primarily focused on conducting internal Open Source software investigations and educating Business Units on the associated risks of using Open Source software. The successful candidate will work very closely with top software developers to understand how internally developed software will be integrated with Open Source software. They will analyze Open Source license agreements and investigate risks to QUALCOMM's intellectual property rights associated with using Open Source software. The successful candidate will provide counseling on sophisticated issues regarding Open Source compliance to senior executives and Business Unit engineers and legal staff.
Skills/Experience Three to seven years experience as a practicing software licensing attorney, with a strong and broad understanding of intellectual property and open source licensing issues, including at least three years experience counseling in-house on intellectual property and open source issues. Familiarity with C, C++, or Java preferred.
Responsibilities A candidate's ability to communicate effectively with technical and legal professionals is essential.
Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred. JD and at least one state bar registration required.

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