Director, Automotive Growth

Automotive

• Develop and own a portfolio of strategic automotive accounts across OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, semiconductor companies, and automotive technology providers.
• Build sales pipeline through your own network, targeted outbound, industry events, referrals, and ecosystem relationships.
• Identify organizations and programs where code portability, modernization, verification, or hardware migration create significant technical and economic value.
• Partner with Solutions and Engineering to scope technical evaluations and align platform delivery with customer requirements.
• Manage account growth and long-term success across programs.
• Represent Code Metal at industry conferences and customer demos.
• Explore pricing and licensing models that drive long-term partnerships.
• Bring customer and market intelligence directly into Code Metal’s product and company strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of business development or strategic account experience in automotive the industry
• Proven ability to navigate and close complex technical sales cycles
• Familiarity with Software-Defined Vehicle and the associated software development challenges
• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of embedded software/hardware systems
• Comfortable operating in an early-stage environment with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and significant individual ownership
• Demonstrated ability to generate your own pipeline rather than relying exclusively on inbound opportunities

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