Research Engineer - Formal Methods

Code Metal; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan with 100% premium coverage

401k with 5% matching

Uncapped paid time off

Job summary

Code Metal in San Francisco is seeking a Research Engineer specializing in Formal Methods to integrate testing and verification tools into products. You will work alongside researchers to drive innovation and collaborate across teams.

The ideal candidate has an advanced degree in a relevant field, strong programming skills in Python or C++, and experience with formal methods techniques. The role offers competitive benefits including health coverage and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, or Rust required.
• Experience with version control, code review, and continuous integration is essential.
• Ability to translate technical research into practical engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Translate formal methods research into implemented solutions for Code Metal products.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate formal methods on industrial-scale codebases.
• Collaborate across teams to contribute to research initiatives and production-grade solutions.

Skills

Python programming

C/C++ programming

Rust programming

Software development practices

Education

Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Theorem provers (PVS, Coq, Lean)

Static analyzers (Frama-C, Infer, Polyspace)

Property-based testing libraries (QuickCheck, Hypothesis)

Job description

About Code Metal

Code Metal is redefining code translation for mission-critical industries, helping defense partners move more quickly and reliably from algorithm to silicon. Our platform accelerates deployment of DSP, RF, communications, and embedded signal processing algorithms onto heterogeneous compute targets, including GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs, and edge SoCs. We also support automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor partners deploying complex algorithms onto constrained hardware with speed and rigor.

About The Role

Code Metal is seeking a Research Engineer specializing in Formal Methods to join our team. In this role, you will work at the intersection of theory and practice, applying, implementing, and integrating testing and verification tools into Code Metal products. You will collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to embed formal methods techniques into Code Metal workflows, driving innovation at the intersection of formal methods and artificial intelligence research.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the research team to translate formal methods research into implemented solutions and integrate them into production-ready Code Metal products.
• Apply and adapt tools and frameworks to make formal verification accessible to practicing engineers.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of formal methods on industrial-scale codebases.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, contributing to both research initiatives and production-grade solutions.

Required Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, with a focus on software engineering, formal methods, and programming languages.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, or Rust.
• Demonstrated proficiency in core software development practices, including: version control, code review, testing, continuous integration, build systems, and release pipelines.
• Combination of strong software engineering skills with a solid background in formal methods to build robust and maintainable systems.
• Familiarity with interactive and automated theorem provers (e.g., PVS, Coq, Lean, SMT solvers), static analyzers (e.g., Frama-C, Infer, Polyspace), and property-based testing libraries (e.g., QuickCheck, Hypothesis) is a strong plus.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: theorem proving, SMT solving, program synthesis, and static analysis.
• Ability to translate technical research into practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience integrating formal methods into CI/CD pipelines or software development workflows.
• Contributions to open-source formal methods tools.
• Experience working in high-assurance industries (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, automotive).
• Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or Top-Secret).

Benefits

• Pay depends on experience, but we strive to be at the upper end of the salary range.
• Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain project assignments involving security clearance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.