Staff Software Engineer, Network Expansion

Metropolis Technologies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Stock option plan

Job summary

Metropolis Technologies is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Network Expansion team in Seattle. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing technical direction, leading large initiatives, and working cross-functionally with product and design teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a strong background in customer-centric applications, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and values in-person collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience building customer-centric applications and products.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering distributed systems.
• Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction influencing the entire company.
• Lead large, cross-team initiatives throughout the development lifecycle.
• Own outcomes and be responsible for real-world metrics shifts.

Skills

Customer-centric applications

Distributed systems

Microservices

Agile engineering processes

MySQL

Postgres

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS or BS in Computer Science

Tools

TypeScript

React

Scala

Java

AWS

Git

GitHub

Job description

Who We Are

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout‑free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout‑free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working and playing remarkable – giving us back our most valuable asset, time.

Who You Are

Metropolis is seeking a Staff 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

• Provide technical direction that influences the entire company by formulating and implementing a technical vision and roadmap
• Lead large, cross‑team initiatives through the entire development lifecycle, from ideation and requirements through successful launch
• Lead multiple engineering teams (10‑15 engineers) 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 and company‑defining business outcomes, not just for shipping software
• 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
• Be a great coach to bring the best out of our engineers and a key driver of hiring top talent

What We’re Looking For

• MS or BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Strong fundamental computer science skills
• 10+ years of experience building customer‑centric applications and products
• 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
• Track record of successful cross‑functional collaboration while building customer solutions in B2C and B2B settings
• Experience succeeding in situations with high levels of ambiguity
• 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
• An advanced degree in a technical field, such as computer science
• Previous experience working inside innovative, high‑growth environments
• Experience with leveraging AI technology to streamline engineering activities

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 and Claude Code
• Observability: Datadog

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 $220,000.00 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, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.