Senior Manager, Machine Learning Engineering

Metropolis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan

Stock options

Bonus plans

Job summary

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Manager of Machine Learning Engineering in the Advanced Technologies Group to lead the technical vision and execution of foundational systems powering our AI. You will oversee data engineering, annotation pipelines, ML infrastructure, and deployment of agentic AI solutions to automate complex enterprise workflows.

You will build scalable data pipelines, manage ML tooling, productionize LLM/VLM solutions, and lead a team of data and ML infrastructure engineers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data and ML engineering with auditable ETL pipelines
• 5+ years in leadership, ideally managing other managers
• MS/PhD in CS or quantitative field
• Experience with Spark, Kafka, cloud data storage
• 1+ years building data/eval pipelines for agentic AI
• Experience managing technical programs and milestones
• Familiarity with TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Strong SQL and Python skills
• Experience with CV systems and models

Responsibilities

• Build scalable data infra for CV and AI pricing use cases
• Create data pipelines and annotation workflows
• Own MLOps lifecycle: training infra, model registries, low-latency inference
• Lead a high-performance data and ML infra team
• Productionize agentic AI, LLM/VLM solutions for workflows
• Develop data pipelines and feature stores for personalization/ads
• Collaborate with external vendors and ML leaders to align roadmaps

Skills

Leadership

SQL

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Kafka

MLOps

LLMs/VLMs

Cloud platforms

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Science or quantitative discipline

Tools

Spark

Kafka

Cloud-native data services

LLM tooling

Job description

Job Description

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 Manager of Machine Learning Engineering within the Advanced Technologies Group to lead the technical vision and execution of our foundational systems that power our next generation of AI. You will oversee 4 critical pillars within the Machine Learning org:data engineering, annotation pipelines, ML Infrastructure and Deployment of Agentic AI solutions. You are a hands-on, senior technical leader with a broad dynamic range, capable of providing high-level strategic direction while remaining technically proficient enough to dive into the weeds with your team. Your mission is to transition state-of-art models into robust, autonomous production systems that automate complex enterprise workflows.You will partner closely with internal engineering teams and external vendors to build the scalable tools and data pipelines that define the future of recognition economy.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain scalable, compliant and auditable data infrastructure to serve computer vision and AI pricing use cases
• Build scalable data engineering pipelines and automated annotation workflows (LLM-in-the-loop) to reduce reliance on manual labeling and accelerate model iteration
• Own the MLOps lifecycle, including distributed training infrastructure, model registries, and low-latency inference services. Ensure high availability and observability for all deployed models
• Define technical direction, lead and grow a high-performance team of data and ML infrastructure engineers to influence impactful business outcomes
• Develop foundational systems to productionize agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vision Language Models (VLMs) solutions for workflow automation to enhance our products
• Enable Metropolis's move into personalization and targeted advertisement through innovative ML data pipelines and feature stores
• Collaborate with external vendors and annotation platform providers to ensure high-quality data for production models
• Partner with other ML leaders (Growth , Edge deployment) and cross-functional leaders in Hardware, Platform, and Product engineering to align development roadmaps

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of professional experience in data and machine learning engineering with proven expertise in building enterprise-scale, auditable ETL pipelines and data governance mechanisms
• 5+ years of experience in leadership and management, ideally having managed other managers
• MS or PhD in computer science and/or a quantitative discipline
• Strong experience in distributed data processing like Apache Spark, Kafka, Cloud native data storage and processing services
• 1+ years experience building data /eval pipelines and deploying agentic AI solutions (LLMs and/or VLMs)
• Experience managing technical programs, defining milestones, and communicating progress to diverse audiences
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Strong proficiency with SQL and Python
• Engage effectively with external data providers and vendors
• Familiarity with computer vision systems and models (e.g. object detection, tracking, segmentation)

While not required, these are a plus:

• Manage large scale datasets and database tools for data processing
• Deploy ML services to the cloud with a focus on scalability and reliability
• Operate in innovative, high-growth environments

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 $200,000.00 USD to $250,000.00 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.

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, 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 .