Consulting Associate Computer Scientist Forensic Services practice
Charles River AssociatesLocation not specified
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Posted December 18, 2025
$100k - $127k
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Job Description
The position involves analyzing source code, software, and hardware to support intellectual property litigation and disputes involving complex technology, utilizing technical expertise to investigate, interpret, and communicate findings to clients and counsel.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed investigations of source code and systems related to intellectual property disputes and software issues
- Support counsel and clients by analyzing technical evidence such as source code, database schemas, and system configurations
- Assist in preparing expert reports and declarations detailing technical and analytical findings
- Implement quality control measures to ensure the reliability of technical analysis and documentation
- Participate in practice-building activities including recruiting and training team members
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other programming-focused discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
- 2-5 years of related work experience.
- Experience and deep understanding of programming languages including C, Java, or Python.
- Strong understanding of source code analysis, binary reverse engineering, and hardware functional testing techniques.
- Familiarity with analytical tools such as SciTools used to visualize and understand software code.
- Understanding of database administration and software development models such as SDLC and Agile.
- Experience with drafting technical and investigative reports and communicating technical findings.
- Ability to conduct detailed investigations of source code and systems in the context of alleged copyright infringement, patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, software failure, and software audit matters.
- Ability to leverage technical and consulting expertise to support counsel and clients in intellectual property litigation or disputes involving complex technology.
- Ability to analyze and inspect source code, database schemas, system configurations, technical documentation, and other sources of technical evidence typically produced in the context of intellectual property litigation.
- Willingness to assist with the preparation of expert reports and declarations describing technical and analytical findings.
- Commitment to ensuring the reliability of analysis and risk management through implementing quality control measures and documentation.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- High level of initiative and proactive issue raising to keep projects running smoothly.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team, effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and take pride and ownership in work.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $100,000 - $126,500 with potential for bonus incentive compensation
Work schedule flexibility with at least 3 to 4 days in the office and options for remote work
Work environment perks including wellness programming, in-house immigration support, and a focus on inclusivity
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, life and disability insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays), paid parental leave, wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and commuter benefits
Skills development programs with 100 hours of annual training, career mentoring, and internal seminars
Opportunities for internal practice-building activities and leadership development
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