Growth Lead - Defense

About Code Metal:

Code Metal is redefining code translation for mission-critical industries, helping defense, automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor partners move more quickly and reliably from algorithm to silicon. We’re hiring a vertical lead to drive relationships, delivery, and growth across the defense industry.

The Role:

This role sits at the intersection of business development, customer success, and strategy—ideal for someone who understands the defense ecosystem and can quarterback engagements from introduction to execution. You’ll advance day-to-day pipeline activity, working closely with product managers to expand with existing customers and identify new opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Build and manage relationships with customers Drive post-sales growth while identifying new business opportunities Coordinate with engineering and product teams to ensure successful deployments Track and influence procurement cycles, contracts, and technology pilots Represent Code Metal in key defense and dual-use technology forums Serve as a thought partner to company leadership, mapping opportunities and helping shape strategic direction Why Code Metal?

• Mission with impact: be a part of delivering a provably correct AI technology against urgent defense needs.
• Velocity: tight loops, tiny teams - establish a strategy in the morning, deploy by evening.
• Ownership: no spectators - lead growth, expansion, and execution

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Political Science, Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in defense business development, capture, or delivery roles Strong network within DoD, primes, defense tech, or mission-tech ecosystems Demonstrated success managing complex programs or partnerships Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills US Citizen required (clearance preferred) 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.