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Metropolis · 5 months ago

Senior Software Engineer, Edge

positionSeattle, WA, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$170K/yr - $200K/yr
date8+ years exp

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to create frictionless, checkout-free experiences. They are seeking a highly tenured Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that integrate hardware with advanced machine learning.

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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

JavaScalaGRPCKubernetesKafkaRedisMySQLAnalytical skillsTeam playerCommunication skills

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

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Take the uncertainty out of smart contract deployments. Build confidence from the command line.
people-size11-50 employees
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https://metropolis.sh/

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (4)
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2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Julia Rosenberg
Co-Founder & CEO
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