Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Backend

Posted on 10/16/2024

Metropolis

Metropolis

501-1,000 employees

Technology-driven facility management for parking

Automotive & Transportation
Fintech
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$165k - $195kAnnually

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position; requires some in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
MySQL
Postgres
Requirements
  • MS or BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
  • 6+ years of software engineering experience
  • Professional exposure to development of large-scale, high-quality systems and software products
  • Experience building distributed systems using microservices, event driven architectures, and related technologies and paradigms.
  • Deep understanding of Agile engineering processes that support the entire software development life cycle, including TDD/BDD, CI/CD and related build/test/deploy processes.
  • Experience with database technologies, especially MySQL and Postgres
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences
  • Local to Santa Monica (Los Angeles), New York City, or Seattle areas
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain the backend services that make up the Metropolis parking platform.
  • Be a key part of the entire development lifecycle, including ideation and identifying requirements.
  • Moderate technical discussions, evaluate new techniques, and ensure our platform is constantly evolving and improving.
  • Leverage best practices in automation testing and deployment to enable rapid iteration and launch of new features.
  • Help build a culture where bugs and mistakes in Production are treated as opportunities to improve the platform.
  • Ensure that the systems we build are highly available and scalable.
  • Work directly with our partners and build solutions that seamlessly integrate their products with the Metropolis platform.

Metropolis focuses on improving facility management, particularly in the parking sector. The company uses computer vision technology to allow drivers to make payments without having to stop at a checkout, which simplifies the parking process. Metropolis works with various clients, including real estate owners and valet services, and operates in over 360 cities across North America, processing more than $4 billion in payments each year. What sets Metropolis apart from its competitors is its integration of payment solutions into the operations of its clients, which helps them increase productivity and revenue. The goal of Metropolis is to enhance the parking experience for drivers while providing valuable services to property owners and managers.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

46%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Metropolis processes over $4 billion in payments annually across 360 cities.
  • The acquisition of SP Plus Corporation expands Metropolis's market reach.
  • AI-driven dynamic pricing models optimize revenue in real-time.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from BMW-owned ParkMobile may impact market share.
  • The SP Plus acquisition may pose integration challenges and financial strain.
  • Rapid expansion could lead to operational inefficiencies and quality control issues.

What makes Metropolis unique

  • Metropolis uses AI and computer vision for checkout-free parking payments.
  • The company integrates its platform into field operations for revenue generation.
  • Metropolis serves diverse clients, including real estate and valet services.

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