Metropolis Technologies · 1 day ago
Staff Computer Vision Engineer, Perception
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expMetropolis Technologies is an artificial intelligence company focused on creating checkout-free experiences through computer vision technology. They are seeking a Staff Computer Vision Engineer to lead the design and development of computer vision algorithms and systems, driving innovations that enhance the accuracy and performance of applications in various real-world scenarios.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionMachine LearningParkingSoftware
Responsibilities
Architect and develop advanced computer vision algorithms for tasks such as object detection, tracking, semantic segmentation, and scene understanding
Take initiative to identify gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities in system design and performance —then drive solutions from concept through deployment
Define and implement key metrics and KPIs to rigorously evaluate system accuracy, robustness, and scalability across diverse real-world conditions
Drive system-level debugging and root cause analysis for perception failures in production environments
Collaborate across hardware, ML, and software engineering teams to improve data pipelines, model deployment frameworks, and sensor configurations
Mentor and lead by example, promoting best practices in scalable architecture, model evaluation, and engineering excellence within the computer vision team
Research, prototype, and integrate new machine learning or deep learning algorithms applicable to perception problems
Participate in cross-team initiatives to improve system reliability, labeling quality, simulation- based validation, optimizing perception models and production-readiness of perception models
Stay ahead of the curve by researching, prototyping, and integrating emerging deep learning techniques and tools into our perception stack
Qualification
Required
M.S. (with 8+ years of industry experience) or Ph.D. (with 5+ years of industry experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field with a focus on computer vision or machine learning
Consistent track record of developing and deploying perception algorithms for real-world applications (e.g. autonomous driving) to deliver business impact
Strong proficiency in modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Qualcomm Chip) and classical CV libraries (e.g., OpenCV)
Deep expertise in two or more of: (2D/3D) object detection, multi-object tracking, segmentation, depth estimation, localization, or sensor fusion
Solid experience with deployment of ML models on edge devices and Cloud Platform (e.g., GPU/embedded)
Excellent programming skills (5+ years or more) in Python and/or C++
Strong experience (3+ years or more) with ML model training, Data Annotation and Model Evaluation
Strong understanding of the agile development process and CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Github Actions, Jenkins)
Preferred
Prior experience leading computer vision teams and owning production deployments highly desirable
Publications (CVPR, NeurIPS, ICML, etc) or patents in computer vision or applied machine learning preferred
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
H1B Sponsorship
Metropolis Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (4)
2021 (3)
2020 (1)
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
Recent News
Bizjournals.com Feed (2025-11-12 15:43:17)
2026-01-13
BiometricUpdate.com
2025-12-27
globalventuring.com
2025-12-27
Company data provided by crunchbase