Growth Lead - Automotive

About Code Metal:

Code Metal is redefining code translation for mission-critical industries, helping defense, automotive, and semiconductor partners move more quickly and reliably from algorithm to silicon. Code Metal enables automotive OEMs and suppliers to translate complex software models into safe, efficient embedded code. We’re hiring a vertical lead to expand our presence with industry leaders like Ford, Tesla, GM, and Rivian.

The Role:

This role sits at the intersection of business development, customer success, technical collaboration, and long-term account growth —ideal for someone who understands the automotive ecosystem, and its engineering pain points, and can quarterback engagements from introduction to execution. You’ll advance day-to-day pipeline activity, working closely with product and engineering leads to expand at existing customers and identify new opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Build strategic relationships across the automotive ecosystem (OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, integrators) Identify opportunities for AI-assisted code translation to accelerate hardware and ADAS innovation Partner with engineering to align platform delivery with customer requirements Manage account growth and long-term success across programs Represent Code Metal at industry conferences and customer demos

• Drive customer success outcomes: onboard teams, establish cadences, monitor adoption/health, and intervene early to de-risk implementations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

5–8 years of business development or customer success experience

• Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate complex organizations. Understanding of automotive development cycles, supplier ecosystems, and engineering organizations a plus.
• Lead the customer success lifecycle—driving adoption, building trusted relationships, and proactively managing account health to prevent churn and accelerate expansion.

Demonstrated ability to manage enterprise relationships and technical partnerships Demonstrates high ownership, a strong bias for action, and a “quarterback” mindset that drives coordination and results. Remote OK 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 & Public Holidays). Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement. Relocation assistance for qualifying employees.