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Who we are
Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease, and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working, and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time.
Who you are
Metropolis is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for our "Network Expansion" team. You will play a key role in building new functionality to support our expansion into new mobility verticals and larger, more complex parking markets. This role requires an individual who thrives in fast-paced environments, working both cross-functionally with product, design, and operations as well as working across multiple engineering teams.
What you'll do
Provide technical direction that influences the entire company by formulating and implementing a technical vision and roadmap
Lead large, cross-team initiatives through the entire development lifecycle, from ideation and requirements through successful launch
Lead multiple engineering teams (10-15 engineers) towards a common goal
Work cross-functionally with designers and product managers to understand, model, and solve real-world problems
Own the outcomes! You're responsible for real-world metrics shifts and company-defining business outcomes, not just for shipping software
Moderate technical discussions, evaluate new techniques, and ensure our platform is constantly evolving and improving
Leverage best practices in automation testing and deployment to enable rapid iteration and launch of new features
Help build a culture where bugs and mistakes in Production are treated as opportunities to improve the platform
Be a great coach to bring the best out of our engineers and a key driver of hiring top talent
What we're looking for
MS or BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Strong fundamental computer science skills
10+ years of experience building customer-centric applications and products
Proven track record of designing and delivering distributed systems and software products in consumer-facing applications
Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and related technologies and paradigms
Experience with Agile engineering processes that support the entire software development life cycle, including TDD/BDD, CI/CD, and related build/test/deploy processes
Experience with database technologies, especially MySQL and Postgres.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences
Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration while building customer solutions in B2C and B2B settings
Experience succeeding in situations with high levels of ambiguity
Able to work in the office in one of Santa Monica (Los Angeles), New York City, or Seattle
While not required, these are a plus:
Advanced-level knowledge of Scala
An advanced degree in a technical field, such as computer science
Previous experience working inside innovative, high-growth environments
Experience with leveraging AI technology to streamline engineering activities
Our Stack
Languages + Frameworks: TypeScript, React, Scala (principally), Java (limited)
Datastores: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake
Cloud: AWS
Version control: Git & GitHub
AI Tooling: Copilot on GitHub
Observability: Datadog
When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $220,000.00 USD to $250,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis's total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans, and more. #LI-CM1 #LI-Onsite
Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection
Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate's application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.
As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.
Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, *** (including gender identity, ****** orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
Who we are
Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease, and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working, and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time.
Who you are
Metropolis is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for our "Network Expansion" team. You will play a key role in building new functionality to support our expansion into new mobility verticals and larger, more complex parking markets. This role requires an individual who thrives in fast-paced environments, working both cross-functionally with product, design, and operations as well as working across multiple engineering teams.
What you'll do
Provide technical direction that influences the entire company by formulating and implementing a technical vision and roadmap
Lead large, cross-team initiatives through the entire development lifecycle, from ideation and requirements through successful launch
Lead multiple engineering teams (10-15 engineers) towards a common goal
Work cross-functionally with designers and product managers to understand, model, and solve real-world problems
Own the outcomes! You're responsible for real-world metrics shifts and company-defining business outcomes, not just for shipping software
Moderate technical discussions, evaluate new techniques, and ensure our platform is constantly evolving and improving
Leverage best practices in automation testing and deployment to enable rapid iteration and launch of new features
Help build a culture where bugs and mistakes in Production are treated as opportunities to improve the platform
Be a great coach to bring the best out of our engineers and a key driver of hiring top talent
What we're looking for
MS or BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Strong fundamental computer science skills
10+ years of experience building customer-centric applications and products
Proven track record of designing and delivering distributed systems and software products in consumer-facing applications
Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and related technologies and paradigms
Experience with Agile engineering processes that support the entire software development life cycle, including TDD/BDD, CI/CD, and related build/test/deploy processes
Experience with database technologies, especially MySQL and Postgres.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences
Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration while building customer solutions in B2C and B2B settings
Experience succeeding in situations with high levels of ambiguity
Able to work in the office in one of Santa Monica (Los Angeles), New York City, or Seattle
While not required, these are a plus:
Advanced-level knowledge of Scala
An advanced degree in a technical field, such as computer science
Previous experience working inside innovative, high-growth environments
Experience with leveraging AI technology to streamline engineering activities
Our Stack
Languages + Frameworks: TypeScript, React, Scala (principally), Java (limited)
Datastores: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake
Cloud: AWS
Version control: Git & GitHub
AI Tooling: Copilot on GitHub
Observability: Datadog
When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $220,000.00 USD to $250,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis's total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans, and more. #LI-CM1 #LI-Onsite
Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection
Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate's application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.
As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.
Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, *** (including gender identity, ****** orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Staff Software Engineer, Network Expansion position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
