Senior Software Engineer, Incentive Offers New York, New York, United States

Senior Software Engineer, Incentive Offers New York, New York, United States 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 to lead the design and implementation of our foundational incentive and rewards platform. In this role, you will act as a strong steward of our backend systems, building the core infrastructure that connects real‑world vision signals with personalized member experiences. You are an expert‑level engineer who can explain complex business and technical requirements, mentor others while driving large‑scope projects to completion. You thrive on high‑growth challenges and are eager to build high‑quality, scalable systems that bridge digital engagement with physical arrivals. What you'll do Design and implement the backend services that power the Metropolis incentive and rewards infrastructure Build real‑time event streaming architectures to process and react to high‑frequency signals from the physical world Develop scalable compliance and preference management services to ensure cross‑vertical message delivery integrity Architect intelligent decisioning frameworks that evaluate user context and profiles to deliver personalized experiences Create robust service architectures to manage product eligibility, partner configurations, and budget constraints Implement comprehensive attribution and measurement systems to quantify user engagement and campaign efficacy Scale and maintain multi‑modal identity systems that bridge digital tokens with real‑world identifiers Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in Product, Marketing, and Data to define the long‑term technical roadmap Mentor team members and lead technical discussions to drive continuous improvement of the engineering platform Drive the full software development lifecycle from initial conceptualization through to production deployment What we're looking for 6+ years of software engineering experience BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience Working knowledge of Scala, Java, or other JVM languages supporting functional programming Experience building distributed systems using microservices, SOA, and event‑driven architectures Deep understanding of agile processes and the software development life cycle, including TDD/BDD and CI/CD Experience with database technologies such as MySQL and RDS Proven ability to design and build highly available and scalable systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex technical information Professional exposure to developing large‑scale, high‑quality systems for consumer‑facing applications While not required, these are a plus: Hands‑on experience with container technologies and infrastructure as code Previous experience working in innovative, high‑growth environments Our Stack Languages + Frameworks: TypeScript, React, Scala (principally), Java (limited) Cloud: AWS Version control: Git & GitHub AI Tooling: Copilot on GitHub and Claude Code Compensation and Benefits 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 $150,000.00 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. #LI-CM1 #LI-Onsite Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr metropolis.io