Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer, Network ExpansionMetropolis 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 AreMetropolis 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 DoProvide technical direction that influences the entire company by formulating and implementing a technical vision and roadmapLead large, cross-team initiatives through the entire development lifecycle, from ideation and requirements through successful launchLead multiple engineering teams (10-15 engineers) towards a common goalWork cross-functionally with designers and product managers to understand, model, and solve real-world problemsOwn the outcomes! You're responsible for real-world metrics shifts and company-defining business outcomes, not just for shipping softwareModerate technical discussions, evaluate new techniques, and ensure our platform is constantly evolving and improvingLeverage best practices in automation testing and deployment to enable rapid iteration and launch of new featuresHelp build a culture where bugs and mistakes in Production are treated as opportunities to improve the platformBe a great coach to bring the best out of our engineers and a key driver of hiring top talentWhat We're Looking ForMS or BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Strong fundamental computer science skills10+ years of experience building customer-centric applications and productsProven track record of designing and delivering distributed systems and software products in consumer-facing applicationsExperience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and related technologies and paradigmsExperience with Agile engineering processes that support the entire software development life cycle, including TDD/BDD, CI/CD, and related build/test/deploy processesExperience 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 audiencesTrack record of successful cross-functional collaboration while building customer solutions in B2C and B2B settingsExperience succeeding in situations with high levels of ambiguityAble to work in the office in one of Santa Monica (Los Angeles), New York City, or SeattleOur StackLanguages + Frameworks: TypeScript, React, Scala (principally), Java (limited)Datastores: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SnowflakeCloud: AWSVersion control: Git & GitHubAI Tooling: Copilot on GitHub and Claude CodeObservability: Datadog4 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.