Senior Associate - Multimedia

About Lumenci

Lumenci is the technology industry's most strategic patent monetization partner. We work with the world's top technology companies, law firms, inventors, and start-ups to find value in their inventions and help them pursue—and defend—that value throughout the ideation to monetization lifecycle. We help clients convert innovation into patent portfolios and identify their best monetization opportunities. We work with a wide variety of technologies, including hardware and software, telecom, networking, and biotech technologies. Lumenci combines technology domain expertise with strategic industry connections to guide towards the best route to ROI. From ideation to monetization -- we illuminate the way.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our growing technical team in Gurugram, India. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience with strong expertise in media streaming technologies, testing and evaluation of video streaming techniques and standards, patent analysis, and infringement assessment.

This role is well-suited for individuals who are passionate about technology, thrive in a high-growth startup environment, and enjoy a hands-on approach with the latest tech innovations. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct infringement analysis and assessments related to media streaming technologies –DASH, HLS, WebRTC, CDN, DRM, HDR, ABR switching, and video compression - AV1, HEVC, VVC.


• Work on related tasks, including patent mapping, mining, market research, and reporting.


• Perform testing and evaluation of video streaming techniques and standards.


• Generate comprehensive reports based on findings and analysis.


• Conduct infringement analysis and research on video streaming/multimedia patents.


• Assist in the development of reports and analysis for clients.


• Collaborate with the technical team to map out and implement solutions.

 Expected Competencies and Skills

• Proficiency in DASH, HLS, DRM, WebRTC, HDR, HEVC, VVC, AV1, and related standards.


• Experience with tools such as Android Studio, Charles Proxy, Fiddler, IDA, Video Analyzer, etc.


• Familiarity with patent analysis and infringement assessment.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct thorough testing and evaluation.


• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.


• Prior experience working on thesis or relevant work experience in multimedia/video streaming.

Education and Experience

• BTech/MTech/PhD in Computers, Electronics, Communications, or Electrical Engineering from premier colleges such as IITs, BITS, and NITs.


• 3-6 years of experience in relevant Tech industry e.g. Software and Cloud computing, Video Codecs, OTT, WebRTC

Do you share the way we work?

• Solve for the Customer: Our success is tied to our customers' success. We prioritize service and aim to establish lasting relationships with our clients.


• Quality, Ownership, and Accountability: We take ownership of our projects and strive for excellence. We value and reward team members who contribute to client success.


• Collaboration: We foster collaboration over competition, working in small teams and supporting each other whenever needed.


• Growth Mindset: We're passionate about constant learning and improvement. We're dedicated to supporting your professional growth and adapting to the changing requirements of a dynamic, high-growth company.

Why you will love working for Lumenci: 

• Be Part of a Global Team: Joining Lumenci means joining a diverse and globally distributed team. You'll collaborate with talented individuals from different backgrounds and cultures, bringing unique perspectives to every project.


• Growth and Development Opportunities: At Lumenci, we believe in recognizing and rewarding merit. We offer opportunities for merit-based promotions, allowing you to advance your career based on your performance, contributions, and dedication. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and development, providing the resources and mentorship needed to excel in your role and take on new challenges.


• Competitive Pay & Benefits:


• Competitive market salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.


• Other benefits include paid leave, wellness leave, parental leave, birthday leave, and flexi leave, health and personal accident insurance, and health, vision, and dental checkups.