Research Engineer - Formal Methods
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Code Metal is the leader in automated software engineering you can trust. As AI writes more of the world's code, the bottleneck in software has shifted from writing code to verifying it works, and AI cannot verify its own work with certainty. Code Metal takes a fundamentally different approach: constrain AI to what it does reliably, verify every step independently of the model using formal methods, and keep engineers in the loop on the decisions that matter. The result isn't code that probably works — it's code that is provably correct, with auditable proof. Customers including the U.S. Air Force, L3Harris, RTX, and Toshiba use Code Metal to modernize legacy code, optimize performance on real hardware, and move prototypes to production, fast. Founded in 2023 with offices in Boston and San Francisco, Code Metal is funded by Accel, Salesforce Ventures, B Capital, Smith Point Capital, J2 Ventures, Shield Capital, Overmatch, RTX, and others.
Learn more at codemetal.ai.
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)
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
Wage Transparency - The salary range for this role is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, individual proficiency, skills, experience, and location.
We are an equal opportunity employer. US 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.
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