Senior Consultant (Source Code Review)
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Consultant (Source Code Review) based in the United States.
This is a highly specialized, part-time consulting role focused on deep technical analysis at the intersection of software engineering, hardware architecture, and intellectual property litigation. You will work on complex, high-stakes cases involving processors, SoCs, firmware, and embedded systems, producing litigation-grade technical insights that directly support legal strategies. The role sits within a fast-paced, expert-driven environment where precision, rigor, and clarity are critical. You will collaborate closely with expert witnesses and legal teams to translate technical findings into defensible arguments. The work is remote, but requires occasional domestic travel for client meetings, expert sessions, and courtroom-related activities. It is an intellectually demanding role designed for engineers who enjoy deep analysis and real-world legal impact.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Consultant (Source Code Review) based in the United States.
This is a highly specialized, part-time consulting role focused on deep technical analysis at the intersection of software engineering, hardware architecture, and intellectual property litigation. You will work on complex, high-stakes cases involving processors, SoCs, firmware, and embedded systems, producing litigation-grade technical insights that directly support legal strategies. The role sits within a fast-paced, expert-driven environment where precision, rigor, and clarity are critical. You will collaborate closely with expert witnesses and legal teams to translate technical findings into defensible arguments. The work is remote, but requires occasional domestic travel for client meetings, expert sessions, and courtroom-related activities. It is an intellectually demanding role designed for engineers who enjoy deep analysis and real-world legal impact.
Accountabilities
- Perform deep source code reviews across firmware, device drivers, and kernel-level C/C++ codebases
- Analyze RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and hardware schematics to correlate software behavior with processor/SoC architecture
- Map technical findings to patent claim elements and develop infringement and non-infringement theories
- Produce clear, litigation-grade technical documentation, reports, and declarations for legal and expert use
- Collaborate with expert witnesses and attorneys to refine technical narratives and case strategies
- Work securely within clean-room environments while maintaining strict confidentiality and procedural compliance
- Translate highly complex engineering findings into structured, defensible legal and technical insights
- 3–4+ years of source code review experience in patent litigation or similar legal/forensic contexts
- Proven experience as a primary code reviewer on at least two processor/CPU/SoC-related matters
- Strong expertise in C/C++ for firmware, drivers, and kernel-level systems
- Solid understanding of CPU microarchitecture and SoC components (memory, buses, peripherals)
- Experience working with RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and interpreting hardware schematics
- Ability to connect hardware behavior with software execution patterns for technical mapping
- Strong technical writing skills for producing precise, legally defensible documentation
- US citizenship or US permanent residency required
- Competitive hourly compensation ($80–$100/hr depending on experience and scope)
- Remote-first, US-based flexible work arrangement
- Project-based engagement with high-impact, high-visibility IP litigation work
- Exposure to complex, cutting-edge technology domains (processors, SoCs, embedded systems)
- Collaboration with leading expert witnesses and top-tier legal teams
- Performance-driven, merit-based engagement opportunities
- Structured support for autonomy, professional development, and technical growth
- Paid holidays and leave policies aligned with project structure
In this role, you will conduct advanced technical investigations across complex software and hardware systems to support IP litigation efforts. Your work will directly contribute to infringement analysis, expert testimony preparation, and case strategy development.
Requirements
This role requires strong hands-on expertise in low-level software, hardware architecture, and prior experience in litigation or dispute-driven technical analysis. Candidates should be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in structured legal environments.