Metropolis Technologies
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Metropolis Technologies, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Overview
Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. We are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact with speed, ease and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. This role is for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Customer Experience application development team and contribute to the next step growth phase. You will design and build systems and features from the ground up, have a big role in defining the direction of the product, and mentor other engineers.
The ideal candidate will have a product-oriented mindset with a passion for technology and customer satisfaction. This engineer will ensure that software development efforts are aligned with customer needs and contribute to the company’s growth and profitability. This is a unique opportunity to build an end-to-end mobility platform that supports high throughput locations, aviation, fleet management and other use cases impacting the everyday experience of millions of people.
If you are energized by the mission to empower customers to harness time through remarkable mobility products, this role is for you. We operate in a fast-paced, challenging, and fun environment. We work together as one team to deliver on our commitments and challenge the status quo every day, internally and externally.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain the backend services that make up the Metropolis parking platform.
Be a key part of the entire development lifecycle, including ideation and identifying requirements.
Moderate technical discussions, evaluate new techniques, and ensure the 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.
Ensure that the systems are highly available and scalable.
Work directly with partners and build solutions that integrate their products with the Metropolis platform.
Required Qualifications
MS or BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Strong fundamental computer science skills.
6+ years of software engineering experience. Advanced level knowledge of Scala, Java or related language.
Proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale distributed systems and software products in high-volume consumer-facing applications.
Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and related technologies and paradigms.
Deep understanding of 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 to a variety of audiences
Local to Santa Monica (Los Angeles), New York City, or Seattle areas
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with container technologies and “infrastructure as code” techniques
Work experience in innovative, high-growth environments
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.
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The ideal candidate will have a product-oriented mindset with a passion for technology and customer satisfaction. This engineer will ensure that software development efforts are aligned with customer needs and contribute to the company’s growth and profitability. This is a unique opportunity to build an end-to-end mobility platform that supports high throughput locations, aviation, fleet management and other use cases impacting the everyday experience of millions of people.
If you are energized by the mission to empower customers to harness time through remarkable mobility products, this role is for you. We operate in a fast-paced, challenging, and fun environment. We work together as one team to deliver on our commitments and challenge the status quo every day, internally and externally.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain the backend services that make up the Metropolis parking platform.
Be a key part of the entire development lifecycle, including ideation and identifying requirements.
Moderate technical discussions, evaluate new techniques, and ensure the 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.
Ensure that the systems are highly available and scalable.
Work directly with partners and build solutions that integrate their products with the Metropolis platform.
Required Qualifications
MS or BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Strong fundamental computer science skills.
6+ years of software engineering experience. Advanced level knowledge of Scala, Java or related language.
Proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale distributed systems and software products in high-volume consumer-facing applications.
Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and related technologies and paradigms.
Deep understanding of 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 to a variety of audiences
Local to Santa Monica (Los Angeles), New York City, or Seattle areas
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with container technologies and “infrastructure as code” techniques
Work experience in innovative, high-growth environments
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.
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