Senior Software Engineer, Edge
Metropolis TechnologiesSeattle, Washington, United States
Posted August 7, 2025
155000 - 185000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Metropolis Technologies is an AI-driven company specializing in computer vision solutions for real-world applications. Their platform simplifies transactions in physical spaces, currently revolutionizing parking with a seamless drive-in-and-drive-out experience. Looking ahead, Metropolis aims to expand into 'checkout-free' environments across various locations.
Job Description
Metropolis is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Edge to join their Advanced Technologies team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems using a modern tech stack. The successful candidate will have experience in Java, Scala, GRPC, Redis, MySQL, Kubernetes, and Kafka, and will work on mission-critical operations.
Requirements
- 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 (Protocol Buffers) 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 and a proactive approach to working across teams
Benefits
- healthcare benefits
- 401(k) plan
- short-term and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- lucrative stock option plan
- bonus plans
