Metropolis Technologies · 2 weeks ago
Senior Applied Scientist, Pricing Optimization
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$170K/yr - $210K/yr
4+ years expMetropolis Technologies is an artificial intelligence company focused on creating checkout-free experiences through innovative technology. They are seeking a Senior Applied Scientist to develop pricing algorithms for parking scenarios, requiring expertise in optimization and machine learning to address complex pricing challenges.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionMachine LearningParkingSoftware
Responsibilities
Research and develop optimization, machine learning, and statistical models to solve complex pricing challenges
Navigate large and complex datasets to derive insights that inform key algorithmic strategies for pricing
Shepherd models and algorithms from conception to production, ensuring successful and sustainable deployments
Communicate ideas and results effectively, verbally and in writing, to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and requirements
Qualification
Required
PhD (strongly preferred) or MS in Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, Computer science or a relevant quantitative discipline
4+ years of industry experience as a Machine Learning scientist, research engineer, or equivalent role
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for model development and statistical analysis
Proven expertise in implementing and deploying machine learning algorithms related to optimization and forecasting
Experience with large-scale datasets, data warehouses, ETL pipelines, and familiarity with relevant tools and libraries
Proficiency with optimization libraries such as SciPy, CVXPY, or Gurobi
Proficiency in utilizing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Previous experience working inside innovative, high-growth environments
A proven track record of publications in machine learning or optimization conferences and journals (ICML, ICLR, Neurips, INFORMS, SIAM, etc)
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
A 401(k) plan
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
A lucrative stock option plan
Bonus plans
Company
Metropolis Technologies
Metropolis is building AI for the real world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.53BKey Investors
LionTreeJP Morgan Chase3L Capital
2025-11-06Series D· $500M
2025-11-06Debt Financing· $1.1B
2023-10-05Series C· $1.05B
Leadership Team
Alexander Israel
Co-Founder & CEO
Travis Kell
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
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