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Staff Data Scientist, Global Patents

Google

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$192,000 - $278,000 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Staff Data Scientist for Global Patents at Google will play a crucial role in leveraging data science and AI to enhance patent-related strategies and workflows. This position is part of a dynamic team focused on protecting and maximizing the value of Google's technological innovations. The role involves working with large patent datasets to develop AI-enabled applications and statistical models. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to improve processes and drive patent AI transformation initiatives.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Engineering, or Sciences.
  • 7 years of experience working with patent data in a corporate or law firm environment.
  • 7 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, including coding in Python, R, or SQL.
  • Experience working with national patent offices or academic institutions on patent strategy and policy.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the implementation of patent AI transformation initiatives focusing on patent prosecution and transaction use cases.
  • Apply patent and AI expertise to support engagement with the academic community and patent offices on empirical studies.
  • Create custom AI solutions using public and internal patent data to support portfolio strategy and quality reviews.
  • Collaborate with outside counsel and internal legal teams to achieve scaled impact on patent transactions.

Benefits

  • Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Google Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

908

FY2026

Approval rate

98.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

4,273

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-14%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-51%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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