Associate Principal/Programmatic AdTech Engineer (Forensic Services practice)

• Lead and support technical vision and execution for forensic investigations of advertising technology systems, privacy compliance, and data flows across web, mobile, and programmatic platforms. • Reverse-engineer complex AdTech products, programmatic supply chains, tracking tools, identity graphing frameworks, real-time bidding systems, and monetization controls. • Design and build forensic data pipelines, processing infrastructure, and investigatory tools used to process and analyze large-scale datasets (bid streams, impression logs, consent records). • Deploy AI and advanced tooling to support investigations, detect privacy compliance gaps, develop compliant data monetization strategy. • Serve as technical subject matter expert advising legal counsel and corporate executives on complex data, engineering, privacy, and AdTech challenges — translating complex technical findings into actionable business insights. • Lead cross-functional engagements requiring coordination across technical analysis, legal strategy, data engineering, and stakeholder communication under aggressive deadlines. • Mentor junior team members. • Contribute to internal initiatives.

• CRA’s robust skills development programs , including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities. • We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.