Consulting Associate Computer Scientist Forensic Services practice
Charles River AssociatesBoston, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted January 27, 2026
$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 effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed investigations of source code and systems related to intellectual property disputes
- 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 analysis and manage associated risks
- Participate in practice-building activities including recruiting and training team members
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other programming-focused discipline, advanced degree 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 or hardware functional testing techniques
- Familiarity with analytical tools e.g., SciTools used to visualize and understand software code
- Understanding of database administration and software development models such as SDLC, Agile, etc.
- 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
- Ability to assist with the preparation of expert reports and declarations describing technical and analytical findings
- Ability to ensure reliability of analysis and risk management through implementing quality control measures and documentation
- Willingness to proactively raise issues to keep projects running smoothly
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- High level of initiative and ownership in work
- Physical ability to work in an environment that may require periodic travel to client meetings or other CRA offices (at least 3 to 4 days a week in the office, with flexibility for remote work)
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $100,000 - $126,500 with potential 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 career growth and skills development programs, wellness programming, and internal seminars
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan 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
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