Investigations Engineer - Source Code (C++, Java, Javascript, Python, SQL)
About The Source Code Investigations Engineer Role
As a Source Code Investigations Engineer at Keystone, you will dive deep into complex software systems to uncover evidence of intellectual property infringement. Your work will span from tracing the lineage of algorithms and identifying copied or derivative code, to presenting structured technical findings that withstand legal scrutiny.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze software systems and present summary findings to clients
- Audit the originality, similarity, and differences between multiple software systems
- Reverse engineer software applications, features, and functionality
- Evaluate the complexity and value of software developed
- Investigate the behavior of software systems against expected behavior from legal claims
- Draft documents describing the functionality and behavior of software systems
- Present technical findings to non-technical clients
- Develop and productize tools to make source code analysis more efficient and scalable
What You’ll Bring
- Experience working as a software consultant, source code reviewer, and/or software engineer
- Fluency in a variety of programming languages, databases, and platforms, such as: Java, C++, C, C#, Python, PHP, SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS
- Deep understanding of fundamental concepts in computer science, such as: data structures, architecture design, programming paradigms (object-oriented, functional, declarative), algorithms, distributed computing, concurrency, computational complexity, database systems, networking, compilers, and machine learning
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Capacity to work in fast-paced, high-stakes environment
- A desire to be a part of and help grow a great team and organization
- The passion to learn, grow, and help us to improve our business
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science; Master’s is a plus
Benefits
In addition to annual salary, we provide annual 401k contributions and competitive benefits package. Actual Compensation within the range will depend upon the level the individual is hired into based on their skills, experience, and qualifications. Annual Salary Range $135,000—$186,000 USD
Company Culture
At Keystone we believe diversity matters. At every level of our firm, we seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure our colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging. If you are interested in growing your career with colleagues from varied backgrounds and cultures, consider Keystone.