Research Engineer - Formal Methods
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Workplace: remote
Description
Code Metal is seeking a Research Engineer specializing in Formal Methods to join our team. In this role, you will work at the intersection of theory and practice, applying, implementing, and integrating testing and verification tools into Code Metal products.
You will 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.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the research team to translate formal methods research into implemented solutions and integrate them into production-ready Code Metal products.
- Apply and adapt tools and frameworks to make formal verification accessible to practicing engineers.
- Conduct experiments to evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of formal methods on industrial-scale codebases.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, contributing to both research initiatives and production-grade solutions.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 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.
- Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, or Rust.
- Demonstrated proficiency in core software development practices, including: version control, code review, testing, continuous integration, build systems, and release pipelines.
- Combination of strong software engineering skills with a solid background in formal methods to build robust and maintainable systems.
- 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.
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating formal methods into CI/CD pipelines or software development workflows.
- Contributions to open-source formal methods tools.
- Experience working in high-assurance industries (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, automotive).
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
- 401k with 5% matching.
- Paid Time Off (Uncapped Vacation, plus Sick & Public Holidays).
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
- Relocation assistance for qualifying employees.
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