Principal Frontend Engineer (Modeling & Simulation)

About the role

Code Metal is redefining code translation for mission-critical industries, helping defense partners move more quickly and reliably from algorithm to silicon. Our platform accelerates deployment of DSP, RF, communications, and embedded signal processing algorithms onto heterogeneous compute targets, including GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs, and edge SoCs. We also support automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor partners deploying complex algorithms onto constrained hardware with speed and rigor.

Responsibilities

• Set front-end architecture and technical standards for a TypeScript/React application.
• Design scalable UI patterns for complex geospatial workflows (Cesium) and surrounding app features.
• Establish best practices for state management, component architecture, performance, testing, and maintainability.
• Partner with engineering leadership to plan, prioritize, and deliver high-impact product work.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, architecture discussions, and practical implementation guidance.
• Drive execution: this role is hands-on and coding-heavy, not a “pure strategy” position.

Requirements

• 8+ years building and scaling front-end systems; deep React + TypeScript expertise.
• Strong architectural judgment: you can balance “build fast” with “don’t paint us into a corner.”
• Track record leading complex UI work (interactive, data-heavy apps; performance matters).
• Experience working with design systems / component libraries (we’re using MUI).
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment with minimal process overhead.
• Excellent communication: you can align teammates around patterns and decisions without slowing delivery.

Qualifications

• GIS / geospatial domain experience (Cesium, mapping frameworks, geo interactions, coordinate systems, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with visualization libraries (not required; product is more geospatial + UI workflows than pure D3) preferred.
• Backend familiarity (API design, debugging cross-stack issues) preferred.
• Prior work on simulation platforms, gaming-adjacent UI paradigms, or real-time systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or Top-Secret) preferred.

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.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Citizenship Requirement

US Citizenship may be required for certain project assignments involving security clearance.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.