Senior Patent Engineer; Blockchain, Cryptography & Distributed Systems

Position: Senior Patent Engineer (Blockchain, Cryptography & Distributed Systems) Shape the Future of Blockchain—Bringing Business On-Chain We’re offering a unique opportunity to join Launch Legends (and Autheo) as a part-time Equity Cofounder . Founded nearly four years ago, Launch Legends is at the forefront of bridging Web3 blockchain technology with the next evolution of Web2 integration—bringing businesses on‑chain through enterprise‑grade solutions, DePIN innovations, and decentralized financial infrastructure. Our flagship project, Autheo , is an AI‑enabled Layer‑Zero OS with an integrated Layer‑1 blockchain and complete decentralized infrastructure that includes decentralized compute, storage, identity, and service marketplaces, as well as a Full‑stack development environment (Dev Hub)—engineered for scalable enterprise adoption, developer innovation, and real‑world blockchain integration. Our Projects

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About Autheo With nearly 100 equity cofounders from leading companies and institutions—many with advanced degrees and PhDs—Autheo is solving the critical challenges blocking business adoption of blockchain technology. Key Features

• Enterprise‑Grade Layer‑1 Blockchain – High‑speed, self‑securing, and cost‑efficient infrastructure built for scale.
• Developer Hub & Application Marketplace – A decentralized platform where developers build, deploy, and monetize real‑world apps.
• Web2‑Web3 Integration – Microservices, SDKs, and governance frameworks for seamless business migration.
• Decentralized Cloud & Compute – Secure, privacy‑preserving storage and AI‑powered compute for next‑gen applications.
• DePIN Infrastructure – On‑chain networks powering real‑world infrastructure ownership and resource sharing.

Traction (Testnet Launch)

• Wallet Accounts: 290,000+
• Twitter Followers: 30,000+
• Discord Members: 19,000+
• Smart Contracts Deployed: 30,000+
• Developers Registered for MVP Dev Hub: 7,500+

Compensation & Growth Path This is a part‑time equity / token‑based cofounder opportunity. You will receive equity in Launch Legends , Autheo , and the WFO Creator Network , along with token allocations in the Autheo blockchain. We have already completed an initial financing round to support infrastructure and marketing, and are currently in discussions with VCs and crypto investors to fund expansion and salaries . Salaried compensation is expected to begin within 4 to 5 months, following our node, token sale or funding. ROLE: Senior Patent Engineer (Blockchain, Cryptography & Distributed Systems)

About the Role

Launch Legends, together with its subsidiary Legendary IP LLC, is seeking an exceptional Senior Patent Engineer to join our advanced IP division supporting Autheo’s groundbreaking innovations in Layer‑0/Layer‑1 blockchain systems, cryptography, distributed systems, and decentralized compute. As a core member of the patent creation team, you will translate complex engineering breakthroughs into patent‑ready disclosures, draft technical specifications, and collaborate directly with architects, researchers, kernel engineers, cryptographers, and protocol designers. You will be instrumental in producing the first wave of ~50 filings and the broader portfolio of ~200 provisional and non‑provisional patents in 2026.

Key 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.

Research & Innovation Leadership

• Maintain detailed understanding of cutting‑edge blockchain, cryptography, VM, DePIN,…

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