Senior Software Engineer, Edge

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that model ground truth vehicle location. The role involves working with a modern tech stack, including Java, Scala, GRPC, Redis, MySQL, Kubernetes, and Kafka.

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