--- title: 'Senior Technical Program Manager at Code Metal' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-technical-program-manager-code-metal-san-francisco-n0mxggkaz3bh' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-18' --- # Senior Technical Program Manager at Code Metal - **Company:** Code Metal - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/code-metal/c338b5e8-de7f-4796-bf0c-ebbc4f2536ff ## Job description ## About Code Metal 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](http://codemetal.ai). ## About the Role Code Metal is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex initiatives across a growing engineering organization. In this role, you will partner with Product, Engineering, Research, and Solutions to advance Code Metal’s AI-powered code translation and verification platform. You will work closely with technical and product leaders to translate strategic priorities into coordinated engineering programs, guide initiatives through the development lifecycle, and support successful end-to-end delivery. This role calls for technical fluency and the ability to navigate complex dependencies and tradeoffs while balancing near-term execution with long-term product and platform goals. As the organization grows, you will also have the opportunity to shape how engineering programs are planned, executed, and scaled, helping build the foundation for continued innovation and product growth. Core Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end execution of complex technical programs spanning research, engineering, infrastructure, and product development. - Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to define program objectives, milestones, success criteria, and delivery expectations. - Develop and manage integrated execution plans, proactively addressing dependencies, risks, and shifting priorities. - Collaborate with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and tradeoffs, and help drive timely decisions across workstreams. - Define and track program metrics in partnership with teams, measuring progress, product quality, and technical readiness to inform decisions and improvements. - Identify recurring challenges and opportunities to build shared capabilities that strengthen the overall product and platform. - Communicate program progress, risks, and key decisions clearly to technical and business stakeholders. - Establish and refine program management practices that improve planning, coordination, accountability, and delivery predictability. Required Qualifications - 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, leading complex, cross-functional software development programs. - Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, system architecture, and engineering practices. - Experience supporting end-to-end product development, from proof of concept through production. - Proven experience leading cross-functional programs and managing dependencies, risks, and delivery commitments. - Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive progress in a fast-paced environment. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-informed approach to decision-making. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and leadership. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience in AI/ML, developer tools, code transformation, or software platform technologies. - Experience working on research-driven product development and translating emerging technologies into commercial products. - Experience in a startup or high-growth technology company, contributing to the development and scaling of engineering execution practices. ## Benefits - 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. ## About Code Metal ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Code Metal provides an AI-powered platform for verifiable code translation, enabling mission-critical industries to safely move software to different hardware architectures and languages with formal verification. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, United States - **Founded**: 2023 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Software development tools; defense, automotive, aerospace, robotics, logistics - **Target customers**: B2B enterprise – engineering teams in safety-critical sectors (defense, automotive, aerospace, medical devices) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Make AI trustworthy by safely delivering the last mile for mission critical industries" ([codemetal.ai](https://codemetal.ai/)) ## Products & Services - **Verifiable Code Translation Platform**: An AI-driven tool that automatically translates source code to a target architecture/language while generating a full test suite (functional and MCDC coverage) and formally verifying functional equivalence. Designed for safety-critical and compliance-heavy environments. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed directly; latest round implies a post-money valuation in the hundreds of millions (conflicting reports). - **Key Metric – Total Funding**: Conflicting data – $178.45M or $184.45M (see sources). Latest round was a $125M Series B in February 2026, led by **Salesforce Ventures**. ([cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code-metal) and [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/548367-58)) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: J2 Ventures, Shield Capital, Overmatch Ventures, Smith Point Capital, RTX Ventures, Salesforce Ventures (lead Series B), and 20+ others. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount of 63 (as of mid-2026), growing 182.8% YoY. - Active job postings: 57, up 714% YoY. - Customers include a top‑5 global automotive OEM, a top aerospace company, and L3Harris. - Patents filed for code translation and program synthesis using LLMs. ## Competitive Advantages - **Formal verification + AI**: Unlike typical AI code assistants, Code Metal guarantees functional equivalence through automated testing and compliance checks, making it suitable for systems where failure is not an option. - **Chip portability**: Allows customers to avoid vendor lock-in by maintaining a single source-of-truth codebase deployable to any chip (ARM, RISC‑V, GPUs, etc.). - **Track record in defense/aerospace**: Already deployed with L3Harris and major aerospace/automotive firms, providing a strong reference base. ## Strategic Focus - **Go‑to‑market**: Deepening relationships with defense primes and automotive OEMs while expanding into robotics, telecommunications, and medical devices. - **Product development**: Investing in compiler and AI tooling, modeling & simulation, formal methods, and GPU/accelerator support (evident from open positions). - **Scaling team**: Aggressively hiring across engineering, research, and go‑to‑market roles (Boston, San Francisco, remote). ## Why Work Here - **Culture & impact**: "Building a global team of exceptional builders" – focus on solving hard problems at the intersection of AI, compilers, and safety-critical systems. - **Work policy**: Offers roles in Boston, San Francisco, and fully remote (US). Many engineering/research positions list "Boston, Remote, San Francisco". - **Notable perks/engineering culture**: Exposure to cutting-edge AI and formal methods; opportunity to work with top defense contractors; high autonomy and a flat structure (only 63 employees). - **Growth trajectory**: 182.8% headcount growth and fundraising momentum signal rapid scaling and career advancement potential. ## Sources 1. [codemetal.ai – Homepage](https://codemetal.ai/) 2. [codemetal.ai – Careers](https://www.codemetal.ai/careers) 3. [CBInsights – Company Profile & Financials](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/code-metal) 4. [LinkedIn – Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/code-metal) 5. 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