Metropolis Technologies · 1 day ago
Senior Embedded Engineer
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$145K/yr - $195K/yr
4+ years expMetropolis is an artificial intelligence company specializing in computer vision technology aimed at creating checkout-free experiences. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to manage the software lifecycle of field-deployed hardware, focusing on the OS layer, driver integration, and connectivity for their systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionMachine LearningParkingSoftware
Responsibilities
Maintain and optimize our custom Yocto-based Linux distribution
Create and manage BitBake recipes, layers, and device tree overlays for new custom hardware
Develop and debug drivers and middleware for Wi-Fi and LoRaWAN to ensure robust communication in noisy RF environments
Design and implement automated test frameworks using Python and Pytest for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
Write and modify kernel drivers for peripherals and debug difficult kernel panics or race conditions
Implement secure over-the-air update mechanisms to ensure our fleet remains up to date and secure against threats
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in Embedded Linux development
Strong proficiency in C, C++ or Rust for production code and Python for tooling and testing
Deep knowledge of Operating System fundamentals for Zephyr and Linux Embedded Systems
Deep understanding of the Yocto Project and OpenEmbedded ecosystem; you should be comfortable building a distro from scratch
Deep knowledge of LoRaWAN architecture, including Nodes, Gateways and Network Servers
Strong familiarity with the Linux networking stack and Wi-Fi debugging tools
Experience integrating hardware testing into CI pipelines such as Jenkins, GitLab CI or GitHub Actions
Preferred
Experience with FreeRTOS or other real-time OSes
Knowledge of secure boot processes (Digital Signing, TrustZone) and crypto elements (TPM/ATECC)
Experience bringing up custom boards based on NXP i.MX, Mediatek, Qualcomm, or STM32MP processors
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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