Staff Software Engineer, Network Expansion

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