Senior Software Engineer, Platform
Metropolis
$170,000 / year
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Description
Who we are
The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators and problem solvers to help us create it.
Who you are
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Platform to join our Advanced Technologies team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that integrate cutting-edge hardware with advanced machine learning to understand the behavior of objects in the real world. You'll work with a modern tech stack, including AWS, Java, Scala, gRPC and Protobuf, Redis, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, and Kafka, to deliver high-performance, reliable services. If you are excited about solving complex technical challenges and working at the intersection of distributed systems, real-time data processing, and scalable infrastructure, we would love to hear from you.
What you'll do
- Build robust, scalable, and maintainable backend services in Java and Scala to support mission-critical operations
- Design and implement gRPC APIs to enable high-performance, real-time data transfer between services
- Leverage Redis and MySQL for efficient data storage and retrieval, ensuring reliability and low-latency access
- Deploy and manage microservices on Kubernetes, optimizing for scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency
- Work with Kafka to build scalable, event-driven architectures for real-time data streaming and processing
- Partner with Hardware, Machine Learning, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration across the ecosystem and provide appropriate tooling
- Analyze and address bottlenecks in performance and scalability while maintaining a focus on system reliability and data integrity
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in backend development, preferably within platform or core services
- Proven expertise in industry-standard programming languages, preferably Java and Scala
- Experience building gRPC APIs for efficient and reliable communication between services
- Strong understanding of database design and optimization using Redis and MySQL
- Familiarity with container orchestration and scaling using Kubernetes
- Hands-on experience with Kafka for event-driven architectures
- Exceptional analytical skills with a proven ability to tackle complex technical problems and design innovative solutions
- A team player with excellent communication skills, a learning mindset, and a proactive approach to working across teams
While not required, these are a plus:
- Exposure to frontend integration with frameworks like Next.js
4 Days in Office: 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.
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 $170,000.00 USD to 200,000.00 USD annually. The actual base pay 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 pay is one component of Metropolis’s total compensation package, which usually includes: 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-NM1 #LI-Onsite
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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, and pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing a welcoming, accessible hiring experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please reach out to us at recruiting@metropolis.io.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- stock options
- life insurance
About this role
Metropolis is building AI systems that understand the real world, starting with transforming parking into a frictionless experience. As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Advanced Technologies team, you'd design and maintain the scalable backend services that connect hardware, machine learning, and operations at this intersection. The role centers on building robust microservices in Java and Scala, designing high-performance gRPC APIs, and architecting event-driven systems with Kafka—all running on Kubernetes and backed by Redis and PostgreSQL.
This position calls for eight or more years of backend development experience, with proven depth in platform or core services. You should be comfortable across the full stack of distributed systems: database optimization, container orchestration, real-time data streaming, and the analytical problem-solving required to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in mission-critical infrastructure. Experience with Java and Scala is essential; familiarity with Kafka and gRPC is expected.
The role is based in Seattle and requires four days per week in office. The base salary is $170,000 to $200,000 annually, with a compensation package that includes healthcare, 401(k), disability coverage, stock options, and bonus plans. This is a full-time position suited to someone who thrives solving complex technical challenges and collaborating across hardware, ML, and operations teams.
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