Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time.
Who you areMetropolis is seeking a Senior Fullstack Engineer to take ownership of building and enhancing our end-to-end mobility platform. As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing features and solutions across both frontend and backend systems. The ideal candidate will have a product-oriented mindset with a passion for technology and customer satisfaction. You will play a critical role in the company's success by ensuring that software development is aligned with customer needs and the company's overall growth and profitability. You can expect to collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver features that delight users and set new industry standards.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact platform that serves a variety of use cases, including high-throughput locations, aviation, fleet management, and more—touching the everyday lives of millions of people. You’ll solve real business problems quickly and with a high degree of autonomy by owning solutions across our entire stack. If you are passionate about creating seamless user experiences and driving innovation in mobility technologies, this role is for you. At Metropolis, we thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where everyone’s contributions matter. Together, we challenge the status quo to deliver remarkable results.
What you'll do- Independently design, develop, and maintain features across the full technology stack—from database schemas to backend APIs to user interfaces
- Fully own projects from inception to production, ensuring high-quality delivery and rapid iteration
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including UX designers and backend engineers, to align on technical requirements and deliver exceptional user experiences
- Ensure the system’s performance and scalability to handle high-throughput environments
- Champion best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to ensure robust, maintainable solutions
- Mentor junior engineers, promoting a culture of learning and growth within the team
- Participate in technical discussions, evaluate new tools and frameworks, and implement improvements to keep our platform evolving
- MS or BS in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
- Proven experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
- 6+ years of experience building scalable applications in both frontend and backend environments
- Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) and strong understanding of frontend design principles
- Extensive experience with backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby, or Java) and RESTful API development
- Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and familiarity with NoSQL databases
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience working in an agile environment with cross-functional teams
- Ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Experience coding in Scala
- Experience with serverless architecture and microservices
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Exposure to high-volume, consumer-facing applications
- Understanding of computer vision or artificial intelligence technologies
- Languages + Frameworks: TypeScript, React, Scala (principally), Java (limited)
- Datastores: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake
- Cloud: AWS
- Version control: Git & GitHub
- AI Tooling: Copilot on GitHub
- Observability: Datadog
When you join Metropolis, you’ll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $130,000.00 USD to $200,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis’s total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans and more. #LI-AR1 #LI-Onsite
Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection
Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate’s application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.
As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.
Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
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Metropolis Technologies Santa Monica, California, USA Office
Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
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