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Code Metal · 5 months ago

Senior Principal Software Engineer, Modeling & Simulation

Code Metal is focused on redefining how the DoD makes significant force-design decisions through advanced technology. In this role, you'll lead the development of a scalable, interactive physics simulation for cloud and on-prem environments, while mentoring a high-conviction team and collaborating with product and AI teams.

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Responsibilities

Design & implement a scalable, interactive physics simulation that runs seamlessly in cloud and on-prem clusters
Own the core codebase in modern C++ from multi-threaded performance tuning to continuous integration
Collaborate with product & AI teams to embed verified, AI-generated algorithms directly into a developer SDK for extending the platform
Prototype quickly, iterate faster: deliver usable capability to government end-users in weeks, not months
Set the engineering bar—write clean code, document rigorously, and mentor teammates through code reviews and pair programming

Qualification

Multi-threaded C++Physics-based simulationsCloud-distributed environmentsApplied mathScientific computingGPU computingCode reviewsTeam leadershipMentoring

Required

Master's degree (or equivalent) in applied math, scientific computing, physics, or a related field
Proven expertise in multi-threaded C++ for high-performance applications
Hands-on experience with large-scale, physics-based simulations
Active Secret clearance (or higher)

Preferred

PhD (or equivalent depth) in applied math, scientific computing, physics, or similar
GPU compute chops—OpenCL, CUDA, etc
Data oriented framework design experience like ECS
Prior work running physics simulations in distributed cloud environments
TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
401k with 5% matching
Paid Time Off (Uncapped Vacation, plus Sick & Public Holidays)
Flexible hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance for qualifying employees

Company

Code Metal

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Code Metal delivers an AI-based development platform that transforms high-level code into edge-optimized, production-ready deployments.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$59.45M
Key Investors
AccelShield CapitalJ2 Ventures
2025-11-12Series A· $36.5M
2025-06-26Series Unknown· $6.5M
2024-07-23Seed· $13M
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