RF Research and Development Lead

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.
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In June 2026, Code Metal acquired Signal Processing Technologies (SPT) and formed Code Metal’s Advanced RF group from SPT’s employees, intellectual property, and contracts. Since 2019, SPT has been solving some of the Department of War’s hardest signal processing challenges, from early-stage DARPA research through productization.

The role is for someone to join the Advanced RF group leadership team executing programs and helping in the technical aspects of winning new business. This role is ideal for someone who is an expert in one or more of the Advanced RF group’s core signal processing focus technologies: Communication, Spectrum Awareness (e.g., Signals Intelligence, Spectrum Sensing, Direction Finding, Geolocation, etc.), Electronic Warfare, Radar systems. The ideal candidate has direct experience working with the US Government (USG) building technology for these applications and will be able to confidently represent the Advanced RF group’s technology at customers meetings, as well as lead, and individually contribute technically to programs. The candidate is expected to be proficient at communicating technical information to potential customers in person or in writing.

• Must be an expert in one or more to the key focus areas of the Advanced RF Group: Communication, Spectrum Awareness (e.g., Signals Intelligence, Spectrum Sensing, Direction Finding, Geolocation, etc.), Electronic Warfare, Radar Technology.

• Represent the Advanced RF group in customer meetings.

• Lead technology development on Advanced RF Group programs as team lead.

• Contribute individually to technology development on programs and pursuits.

• Write proposals to win new business.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Master’s/Phd degrees a plus).

• Knowledgeable on Digital Signal Processing and Machine Learning fundamentals.

• Able to leverage existing AI Coding Large Language Model tools in their everyday workflow.

• Proficient in using Python to prototype algorithms.

• Knowledgeable in other programs languages such as C++, C, Matlab, VHDL is a plus.

• Exceptional relationship building, communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.

• U.S. Citizen required.

• Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain a clearance.

• Up to 20%.

• 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.