Principal Python Engineer (Modeling & Simulation)

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Responsibilities

• ▹Architect and implement a common platform for novel code translation pipelines that use a mix of Generative AI, static analysis and formal verification to translate code from one language to another
• ▹Architect and implement agentic AI pipelines, including state machines, message queues and distributed processing
• ▹Design, build and deploy multi-language code analysis and retrieval tools at scale
• ▹Design language-agnostic translation patterns
• ▹Build extensible, well-tested foundations for code translation products
• ▹Collaborate with domain specialists to integrate formal verification and static analysis into the code generation pipeline

Requirements

• ▹Seven or more years of collaborative enterprise-level Python software development delivering products to a large customer base
• ▹Demonstrated experience gathering requirements from stakeholders and distilling them into software designs
• ▹Demonstrated experience planning and executing large projects in a team-based setting
• ▹Demonstrated history of building robust software with best practices throughout the SDLC: code review, testing, continuous integration, release management and build systems
• ▹Familiarity with machine learning tools and frameworks
• ▹Expertise in building scalable APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)
• ▹Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application development
• ▹Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• ▹Strong command of cloud services and distributed architectures

Nice to have

• ▹Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks and solutions
• ▹Familiarity with code analysis / static analysis
• ▹Experience with cloud-based distributed systems (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• ▹Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)

What we offer

• ▹Pay depends on experience, aiming for the upper end of the salary range
• ▹Health care plan with 100% premium coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• ▹401k with 5% matching
• ▹Paid time off (uncapped vacation, plus sick and public holidays)
• ▹Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement
• ▹Relocation assistance for qualifying employees

About the company

Code Metal is redefining code translation for mission-critical industries, helping defense partners move faster and more reliably from algorithm to silicon. Its platform deploys DSP, RF, communications and embedded signal processing algorithms onto heterogeneous compute targets (GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs, edge SoCs) and also supports automotive, aerospace and semiconductor partners.