Senior Python Engineer (Modeling & Simulation)

About the role

Code Metal is building a next‑generation wargaming and decision‑support platform for the Department of Defense. As a Senior Python Engineer you will create the Python services, pipelines, and tooling that power core simulation runs and enable analysts to explore multi‑billion‑dollar force‑design decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services and APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) that orchestrate mission‑level simulation runs and expose results to analysts and government stakeholders.
• Build distributed, cloud‑scale infrastructure on AWS/GCP/Azure that runs simulations across developer workstations, on‑premises hardware, and cloud compute while preserving reproducibility and provenance.
• Create data ingestion, normalization, and analysis pipelines that turn raw simulation output into decision‑ready insight.
• Develop scenario‑generation, Monte‑Carlo, sensitivity‑analysis, and campaign‑evaluation workflows for the wargaming platform.

Required profile

• 5+ years of professional experience delivering enterprise‑level Python software.
• Proven ability to gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into clear software designs.
• Strong practice of SDLC disciplines: code review, testing, CI/CD, release management.
• Eligibility for an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Required skills

• Python programming.
• Building scalable APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC).
• Docker and containerized application development.
• Cloud services and distributed architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Machine‑learning tools and frameworks.
• Static/code analysis and familiarity with agentic AI frameworks.

What we offer

• Competitive salary at the upper end of the market range.
• 100% premium health coverage (medical, dental, vision).
• 401k with 5% matching.
• Uncapped vacation plus sick and public holidays.
• Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement and relocation assistance.