Quandary Peak Research is seeking an experienced Principal Software Consultant to join our team in Austin, TX. We provide computer science and engineering expertise for high-stakes software litigation, patent strategy, and technical due diligence, helping clients understand complex technologies and make informed decisions.

In this role, you will lead source code reviews, analyze patent portfolios, and assess software technologies. Working closely with trial attorneys and fellow experts, you will investigate matters involving software patents, trade secrets, and software failures, translating complex technical evidence into clear, well-supported findings.

  • Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
  • Compensation: Competitive salary, including year-end bonus, health benefits, 401(k) plan with match, relocation assistance, and more
  • Location: Austin, TX

Responsibilities

  • Develop, oversee, and perform source code reviews, patent portfolio analysis, and technology due diligence projects.
  • Assist clients in patent monetization and licensing, including patent mining, claim charts, and strategic guidance.
  • Serve as subject matter expert in litigation projects, including drafting expert witness reports and declarations.
  • Perform infringement, non-infringement, and validity analysis and prepare corresponding reports.
  • Identify client needs, develop tailored service delivery protocols, and build custom solutions.
  • Monitor client relationships for profitability and identify new project opportunities.
  • Ensure all deliverables are technically accurate and meet quality standards.
  • Publish articles and research reports to develop industry thought leadership.
  • Drive process innovation and enhance the organization’s technical capabilities.
  • WFH/telecommuting allowed within the U.S. up to 4 days a week.
  • Approx. 2 trips per month for 3-5 days for client meetings or source code review within the US.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or similar, and 5 years of experience as a Sr Consultant, Consultant – Engineering Litigation Support, or comparable role in technical IP consulting and litigation support.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Java.
  • Experience with:
    • Patent infringement and trade secrets litigation support, including 30GB+ source code review using Eclipse, Windows Grep, and Understand;
    • Technical documentation review (1M+ pages);
    • Preparation of infringement contentions, claim constructions, deposition documents, and expert witness report drafts;
    • Target scouting and evidence mining for 100+ targets using Delphion, Thomson Innovation, IEEE, Google, and open source repositories;
    • Patent portfolio analysis and licensing/monetization, including technical classification, infringement detectability, and market sizing;
    • Technology due diligence in telecommunications (GSM, 2G/3G/4G LTE), software (ERP, CRM, e-commerce), and networking (encryption, authentication, authorization);
    • Prior art searches and anticipatory and obviousness claim charts;
    • Network packet capture analysis, product testing, debug analysis and software reverse engineering.

Candidates should send their resume and a brief cover letter to careers@quandarypeak.com

About Quandary Peak Research

Quandary Peak Research provides independent, expert analysis of software and computer systems for leading companies, law firms, and investors. Quandary Peak’s services include source code analysis, technical due diligence, software quality audits, and digital forensic investigations. The firm’s consultants are frequently engaged in civil litigation involving patent infringement, copyright disputes, trade secret misappropriation, and breach-of-contract claims. Its experts regularly serve as testifying witnesses in U.S. District Courts, state courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and other legal forums.