Principal, Source Code & IP Investigations (Forensic)

Charles River Associates International; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness programs

In-house immigration support

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Charles River Associates seeks a seasoned Principal in its Forensic Services practice to lead detailed source code and systems investigations in the context of IP disputes and software failures. You will supervise teams, manage client relationships, and mentor staff while delivering technical analyses and client-ready reports.

Applicants should have 10+ years in liability analysis within litigation, strong programming knowledge (C, Java, Python), and proven ability to build proposals, win work,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• 10+ years in source code- and technology-related liability analysis in a litigation context.
• Ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively.
• Experience with C, Java or Python and understanding of SDLC/Agile.
• Willingness to travel for client projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to conduct detailed forensic investigations of source code and systems.
• Serve as primary client contact for engagement activities and proposals.
• Develop and deliver expert reports describing technical findings.
• Ensure quality control and risk management of analyses.
• Recruit, train, and mentor team members; participate in business development.

Skills

Leadership & project mgmt

Programming languages: C, Java, Python

Source code analysis

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

SciTools Understand

Job description

Charles River Associates seeks a seasoned Principal in its Forensic Services practice to lead detailed source code and systems investigations in the context of IP disputes and software failures. You will supervise teams, manage client relationships, and mentor staff while delivering technical analyses and client-ready reports.

Applicants should have 10+ years in liability analysis within litigation, strong programming knowledge (C, Java, Python), and proven ability to build proposals, win work,