Research Engineer (Formal Methods)

Join Code Metal as a Research Engineer specializing in Formal Methods. In this role, you will apply, implement, and integrate testing and verification tools into our products. You will collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to embed formal methods techniques into our workflows, driving innovation at the intersection of formal methods and artificial intelligence research. You will also conduct experiments to evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of formal methods on industrial-scale codebases.

• 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.
• Work closely with the research team to translate formal methods research into implemented solutions and integrate them into production-ready Code Metal products.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of formal methods on industrial-scale codebases.
• 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
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, or Rust
• Combination of strong software engineering skills with a solid background in formal methods to build robust and maintainable systems
• 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
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Demonstrated proficiency in core software development practices, including: version control, code review, testing, continuous integration, build systems, and release pipelines
• 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
• Experience integrating formal methods into CI/CD pipelines or software development workflows
• Experience working in high-assurance industries (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, automotive)
• Contributions to open-source formal methods tools