Charles River Associates · 1 day ago
Associate Principal/Programmatic AdTech Engineer (Forensic Services practice)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expCharles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides independent economic and financial analysis. The Associate Principal in the Forensic Services practice will lead projects at the intersection of data engineering, programmatic AdTech, and forensics, serving as a subject matter expert and technical advisor while collaborating on client investigations and developing innovative solutions.
AuctionsConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Lead and support technical vision and execution for forensic investigations of advertising technology systems, privacy compliance, and data flows across web, mobile, and programmatic platforms
Reverse-engineer complex AdTech products, programmatic supply chains, tracking tools, identity graphing frameworks, real-time bidding systems, and monetization controls
Design and build forensic data pipelines, processing infrastructure, and investigatory tools used to process and analyze large-scale datasets (bid streams, impression logs, consent records)
Deploy AI and advanced tooling to support investigations, detect privacy compliance gaps, develop compliant data monetization strategy
Serve as technical subject matter expert advising legal counsel and corporate executives on complex data, engineering, privacy, and AdTech challenges — translating complex technical findings into actionable business insights
Lead cross-functional engagements requiring coordination across technical analysis, legal strategy, data engineering, and stakeholder communication under aggressive deadlines
Mentor junior team members
Contribute to internal initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems or related technical field
8-10+ years in software engineering, progressive experience with at least two of the following domains: Programmatic advertising technology, marketing technology platforms, or digital media ecosystems
8-10+ years in software engineering, progressive experience with at least two of the following domains: Data engineering, analytics engineering, or large-scale data pipeline development
8-10+ years in software engineering, progressive experience with at least two of the following domains: Privacy engineering, compliance technology, or regulatory risk assessment
8-10+ years in software engineering, progressive experience with at least two of the following domains: Consulting delivery, expert services, or client-facing technical advisory roles
Representative portfolio projects, open source contributions, and/or other observable works
Deep understanding of programmatic advertising architectures including supply-side platforms (SSPs), demand-side platforms (DSPs), data management platforms (DMPs), customer data platforms (CDPs), and ad exchanges
Knowledge of real-time bidding protocols, OpenRTB specifications, header bidding mechanics, prebid.js, and programmatic supply chain data flows
Understanding of identity graph methodologies including deterministic matching, probabilistic linkage, device graphs, and privacy-preserving cohort approaches
Deep understanding of programmatic advertising architectures including supply-side platforms (SSPs), demand-side platforms (DSPs), data management platforms (DMPs), customer data platforms (CDPs), and ad exchanges
Knowledge of real-time bidding protocols, OpenRTB specifications, header bidding mechanics, prebid.js, and programmatic supply chain data flows
Understanding of identity graph methodologies including deterministic matching, probabilistic linkage, device graphs, and privacy-preserving cohort approaches
Advanced proficiency in at least two programming languages: Python, SQL, R, JavaScript, or similar languages applicable to data analysis and tool development
Experience with data engineering frameworks and tools: Apache Spark, Airflow, and modern data warehousing platforms (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
Competency in data manipulation, transformation, and analysis using pandas, NumPy, or equivalent libraries
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and infrastructure-as-code approaches
Experience building custom analytical applications
Benefits
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 and employee assistance resources
Commuter benefits
Company
Charles River Associates
Charles River Associates is a consulting firm specializing in financial, litigation, regulatory, and management consulting.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250M2022-08-22Post Ipo Debt· $250M
1998-04-24IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Maleh
President and CEO
Adam Hart
Vice President
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