Senior Software Engineer, Network Expansion

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

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for our “Network Expansion” team. You will play a key role in building new functionality to support our expansion into new mobility verticals and larger, more complex parking markets. This role requires an individual who thrives in fast-paced environments, working both cross-functionally with product, design, and operations as well as working across multiple engineering teams.

What you'll do

• Lead the entire development lifecycle, from ideation and requirements through successful launch


• Lead a small 1-3 engineer team towards a common goal


• Work cross-functionally with designers and product managers to understand, model, and solve real-world problems


• Own the outcomes! You’re responsible for real-world metrics shifts, not just for shipping software. Keep iterating until we get the outcomes we’re looking for


• Moderate technical discussions, evaluate new techniques, and ensure our 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

What we're looking for

• MS or BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Strong fundamental computer science skills


• 6+ years of software engineering experience


• Proven track record of designing and delivering distributed systems and software products in consumer-facing applications


• Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and related technologies and paradigms


• Experience with 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 and concisely to a variety of audiences


• Able to work in the office in one of Santa Monica (Los Angeles), New York City, or Seattle

While not required, these are a plus:

• Advanced-level knowledge of Scala


• Work experience in innovative, high-growth environments

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

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 $180,000.00 USD to $200,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary 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 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.

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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

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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, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.