Metropolis Technologies
Overview
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.
Senior Principal Software Engineer – Edge Platform The Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) at Metropolis is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead advancements in our Edge platform as we expand the Metropolis mission to new areas beyond parking. ATG develops and deploys a broad suite of technologies that enable “AI for the Real World” including cameras, edge compute, sensors, displays, and robotics. The Edge platform is our mission‑critical backend system that consumes and organizes event data from field‑deployed hardware and ML systems, integrating real‑time hardware events and machine learning outputs into a core mobility identification platform that powers our business applications.
Responsibilities
Define technical direction for ATG software, organizing teams to support existing edge systems, develop new capabilities, and create a future strategy.
Work closely with cross‑functional leaders in Hardware, Machine Learning, and other engineering teams to ensure alignment on edge initiatives.
Lead the Edge team to design and build backend software solutions that enable an expanding edge device ecosystem.
Guide the team technically, engaging in hands‑on troubleshooting, architecture definition, and implementation of best practices.
Establish robust and right‑sized processes and mechanisms to ensure the team is freed up to work on building.
Invest in the career development of team members, develop future leaders, and create a culture of cohesion and teamwork.
Participate in talent acquisition processes to ensure we have world‑class engineers across all skill and experience levels.
Qualifications
BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or a relevant engineering discipline.
14+ years of experience with at least 4+ years as a hands‑on senior, staff, or principal engineer.
Proven track record of designing and delivering large‑scale distributed systems and software products in high‑volume, mission‑critical applications.
Experience developing technical strategy, getting buy‑in from business and technology stakeholders, and guiding teams through execution.
Deep understanding of modern software design processes across the entire software development lifecycle, including TDD/BDD, CI/CD, and related build/test/deploy processes.
Experience working directly with or adjacent to distributed edge / IoT / hardware / ML systems.
Strong fundamental computer science skills and expert‑level knowledge of Scala, Java, or other JVM languages.
Demonstrated project management skills to ensure timely delivery of features while maintaining high quality products.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
Previous experience working inside innovative, high‑growth environments is a plus.
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
The anticipated base salary for this position is $245,000.00 USD to $290,000.00 USD annually. 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.
Metropolis values in‑person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to an 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, 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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Senior Principal Software Engineer – Edge Platform The Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) at Metropolis is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead advancements in our Edge platform as we expand the Metropolis mission to new areas beyond parking. ATG develops and deploys a broad suite of technologies that enable “AI for the Real World” including cameras, edge compute, sensors, displays, and robotics. The Edge platform is our mission‑critical backend system that consumes and organizes event data from field‑deployed hardware and ML systems, integrating real‑time hardware events and machine learning outputs into a core mobility identification platform that powers our business applications.
Responsibilities
Define technical direction for ATG software, organizing teams to support existing edge systems, develop new capabilities, and create a future strategy.
Work closely with cross‑functional leaders in Hardware, Machine Learning, and other engineering teams to ensure alignment on edge initiatives.
Lead the Edge team to design and build backend software solutions that enable an expanding edge device ecosystem.
Guide the team technically, engaging in hands‑on troubleshooting, architecture definition, and implementation of best practices.
Establish robust and right‑sized processes and mechanisms to ensure the team is freed up to work on building.
Invest in the career development of team members, develop future leaders, and create a culture of cohesion and teamwork.
Participate in talent acquisition processes to ensure we have world‑class engineers across all skill and experience levels.
Qualifications
BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or a relevant engineering discipline.
14+ years of experience with at least 4+ years as a hands‑on senior, staff, or principal engineer.
Proven track record of designing and delivering large‑scale distributed systems and software products in high‑volume, mission‑critical applications.
Experience developing technical strategy, getting buy‑in from business and technology stakeholders, and guiding teams through execution.
Deep understanding of modern software design processes across the entire software development lifecycle, including TDD/BDD, CI/CD, and related build/test/deploy processes.
Experience working directly with or adjacent to distributed edge / IoT / hardware / ML systems.
Strong fundamental computer science skills and expert‑level knowledge of Scala, Java, or other JVM languages.
Demonstrated project management skills to ensure timely delivery of features while maintaining high quality products.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
Previous experience working inside innovative, high‑growth environments is a plus.
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
The anticipated base salary for this position is $245,000.00 USD to $290,000.00 USD annually. 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.
Metropolis values in‑person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to an 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, 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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