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Senior Software Engineer, Product Foundations at Metropolis | LAYIQ

6+ years of backend software engineering experience with deep focus on distributed systems and platform infrastructure
Demonstrate expert-level Java proficiency with deep understanding of JVM performance, concurrency, and ecosystem tooling
Possess production experience with microservices architecture, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS)
Exhibit strong systems thinking with a proven ability to design and implement large-scale, high-availability distributed systems that handle significant load
Demonstrate observability expertise including hands-on production experience with metrics, logging, tracing, and alerting systems in high-load environments
Utilize database and data systems knowledge including relational databases, event streaming (Kafka, SQS), caching strategies, and data consistency patterns
Show experience with AI-powered development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar agentic coding tools for enhanced productivity, specifically context engineering
Maintain excellent technical communication with the ability to design and document complex systems, lead technical discussions, and collaborate across multiple teams
While not required, these are a plus: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
Possess Scala experience and security compliance expertise, particularly in authentication, authorization, secrets management, and regulatory compliance for financial transactions
Demonstrate experience with high-growth environments where you have scaled systems through rapid expansion and increasing load
Showcase open source contributions or technical blog writing that demonstrates depth of technical expertise in distributed systems
Exhibit performance optimization experience with profiling, benchmarking, and system tuning at hyperscale
Our Stack
Languages + Frameworks: TypeScript, React, Scala (principally), Java (limited)
Datastores: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake
Cloud: AWS
Version control: Git & GitHub
AI Tooling: Copilot on GitHub and Claude Code
Observability: Datadog
4 Days in Office: 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
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 $150,000.00 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' 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.

Senior Software Engineer, Product Foundations

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