Code Metal · 3 weeks ago
Senior Backend Platform Engineer, Distributed Systems
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expCode Metal is redefining how the DoD makes multi-billion-dollar force-design decisions. In this role, you'll design, build, and scale FastAPI micro-services and messaging pipelines while mentoring teammates and ensuring high standards in code quality and documentation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the service layer—design, build, and scale FastAPI micro-services and lightning-fast ZeroMQ messaging pipelines running in Kubernetes and bare-metal clusters
Wrangle data at speed & scale—shape and query multi-TB Postgres/PostGIS datasets, orchestrate Redis for sub-millisecond state, and keep everything rock-solid under bursty load
Glue the stack together—expose crisp, well-versioned REST & WebSocket endpoints for the frontend crew and simulation kernel
Ship continuously—automate CI/CD, observability, and security hardening to DoD standards; push to prod with confidence
Lead by doing—drive code reviews, mentor teammates, and set the standard for test coverage and documentation
Qualification
Required
4+ years building production backends in modern Python, with deep FastAPI (or equivalent async framework) experience
Proven expertise in ZeroMQ, NATS, Kafka, or similar high-throughput messaging systems
Hands-on with Postgres/PostGIS and Redis in performance-critical workloads
Cloud-native chops—Docker, Kubernetes, and one major provider (AWS, GCP, Azure, or GovCloud)
Active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one
Preferred
C++ or Rust skills for bridging high-performance simulation modules
Hardened services for FedRAMP / STIG compliance
Observability mindset—Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry
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
Code Metal delivers an AI-based development platform that transforms high-level code into edge-optimized, production-ready deployments.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$59.45MKey Investors
AccelShield CapitalJ2 Ventures
2025-11-12Series A· $36.5M
2025-06-26Series Unknown· $6.5M
2024-07-23Seed· $13M
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