Senior Software Engineer, Product Foundations

Job Description

Job Description

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 Senior Software Engineer for our Product Foundations team to architect and build Metropolis Web Services (MTWS), the foundational, composable substrate for all current and future products. You will play a key role in building the technical foundation that supports our expansion into new mobility verticals and markets. This role requires an individual who thrives in fast-paced environments where technical excellence is paramount, eager to mentor others while driving architectural best practices. Working alongside a team dedicated to distributed systems and reliability engineering, you will collaborate closely with Application Development, Infrastructure, and our Advanced Technologies group to power the future of mobility commerce. You will solve complex, large-scale distributed systems challenges, tackling deep systems problems that demand exceptional analytical skills, systems thinking, and a passion for efficiency to build the technical backbone of our rapidly scaling business.

What you'll do

• Design and build the core services of Metropolis Web Services including IAM, notifications, and message processing
• Build and maintain service mesh infrastructure to enable secure and observable communication between microservices
• Create sophisticated developer tooling and CI / CD pipelines that enable teams to ship code safely
• Make critical technical decisions regarding service boundaries, API design, and data consistency patterns
• Architect and optimize systems for high throughput and low latency to support millions of transactions
• Establish monitoring, alerting, and reliability practices that ensure 99.99% uptime for mission-critical infrastructure
• Drive architectural discussions and establish engineering best practices across the organization
• Mentor other engineers while contributing directly to complex technical implementations

What we're looking for

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Our Stack

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 $180,000.00 USD to $200,000.00 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

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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, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.