Metropolis Technologies · 2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Edge
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expMetropolis Technologies is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing real-world experiences through computer vision technology. The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems, integrating hardware with advanced machine learning to support mission-critical operations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionMachine LearningParkingSoftware
Responsibilities
Build robust, scalable, and maintainable backend services in Java and Scala to support mission-critical operations
Design and implement gRPC (Protocol Buffers) APIs to enable high-performance, real-time data transfer between services
Leverage Redis and MySQL for efficient data storage and retrieval, ensuring reliability and low-latency access
Deploy and manage microservices on Kubernetes, optimizing for scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency
Work with Kafka to build scalable, event-driven architectures for real-time data streaming and processing
Partner with Hardware, Machine Learning, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration across the ecosystem and provide appropriate tooling
Analyze and address bottlenecks in performance and scalability while maintaining a focus on system reliability and data integrity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in backend development, preferably within platform or core services
Proven expertise in industry-standard programming languages, preferably Java and Scala
Experience building GRPC (Protocol Buffers) APIs for efficient and reliable communication between services
Strong understanding of database design and optimization using Redis and MySQL
Familiarity with container orchestration and scaling using Kubernetes
Hands-on experience with Kafka for event-driven architectures
Exceptional analytical skills with a proven ability to tackle complex technical problems and design innovative solutions
A team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to working across teams
Preferred
Exposure to frontend integration with frameworks like Next.js
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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