Forward Deployed Engineer

About this role

Code Metal seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to serve as the critical link between their algorithm-to-hardware platform and customer deployments. You'll work directly with defense and aerospace partners to translate complex signal processing workloads onto GPUs, FPGAs, and edge systems, owning solutions end-to-end from initial scoping through production delivery.

What you'll do

• Own full lifecycle deployment of customer solutions from problem definition to production implementation
• Translate DSP, RF, and communications algorithms into optimized implementations on specialized hardware
• Profile, debug, and tune systems for performance, latency, memory, and power constraints
• Debug across software, algorithms, hardware, and toolchain layers in complex environments
• Travel to customer sites (30-75%) for integration, testing, and validation in real-world settings
• Capture deployment learnings to build reusable patterns and improve platform capabilities

What they're looking for

• Programming in Python, C++, CUDA, Matlab, VHDL, Verilog, or Rust
• GPU programming or CUDA development
• FPGA design and development
• Embedded systems and edge compute optimization
• DSP, RF, or signal processing algorithm implementation
• Cross-layer system debugging and performance optimization
• Direct customer communication and technical stakeholder management
• Problem-solving in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Competitive salary at upper end of range based on experience
• 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 5% employer matching
• Uncapped vacation plus sick and public holidays
• Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement
• Relocation assistance for qualifying employees