Metropolis - Senior Staff Software Engineer, AeroParker
Requirements
• Metropolis is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our AeroParker application development team to help drive our next phase of global growth. As a technical leader at this level, you possess a detailed understanding of organizational goals and will directly influence the technical strategy and direction of our e-commerce and pre-book mobility platform. You are a master of distributed systems who keeps a close eye on industry trends and competition, assessing new technologies that keep us ahead of the curve. • The ideal candidate has a product-oriented mindset, an outstanding track record of scaling high-volume e-commerce platforms, and a deep commitment to technical excellence. You are highly adept at navigating both organizational and technical complexities across Metropolis, serving as a close collaborator with engineering managers to elevate team performance and drive high-impact initiatives from inception to delivery. • MS or BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience with exceptionally strong fundamental computer science skills • Extensive professional software engineering experience (typically matching or exceeding 6+ years), with advanced, expert-level knowledge of Scala, Java, or related backend languages • Design, build, and deliver large-scale distributed systems and microservices in high-volume, consumer-facing environments • Utilize robust, hands-on experience with event-driven architectures, modern software design patterns, and highly available global systems • Demonstrate a deep understanding of Agile engineering processes, including CI/CD pipelines, TDD/BDD, automated workflows, and rapid deployment cycles Possess strong hands-on experience with foundational database technologies, especially MySQL and PostgreSQL • Maintain experience or familiarity with additional ecosystem components including TypeScript, React, Snowflake, AWS, Git, GitHub, Copilot on GitHub, and Datadog • Leverage hands-on experience with container technologies and "infrastructure as code" (IaC) techniques • Bring previous domain experience working deeply with complex third-party API integrations or e-commerce platforms • Maintain a proactive interest or active curiosity in leveraging emerging AI technologies to enhance developer productivity or consumer experiences • Operate effectively in innovative, fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environments • Our Stack • Languages + Frameworks: TypeScript, React, Scala (principally), Java (limited) • Datastores: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake • Version control: Git & GitHub • AI Tooling: Copilot on GitHub and Claude Code • Observability: Datadog • 2-3 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 2-3 days per week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection. • 2-3 Days in Office: • 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.#LI-KB1 #LI-Onsite
Responsibilities
• Drive the long-term technical direction, architecture, and strategy of the backend services powering the AeroParker pre-book parking and e-commerce platform • Identify and eliminate systemic engineering bottlenecks, ensuring our distributed systems remain highly available, secure, and capable of handling massive consumer traffic across global airports • Drive ideas from initial inception through technical specification to global delivery, seamlessly navigating both technical and non-technical challenges along the way • Define the strategy and implementation standards for engineering craft across the org, balancing technical excellence with strategic business requirements • Partner closely with engineering managers and cross-functional leadership to avoid low-quality technical or business decisions while improving the overall performance of the team • Moderate critical technical discussions and work directly with global partners to align on priorities and build seamless API integrations • Provide expert guidance and mentorship to senior engineers across the organization, dealing effectively with conflict and fostering a blameless culture that treats production issues as opportunities to improve • Help scale the engineering ecosystem by actively participating in leadership recruiting efforts for senior engineers and engineering managers
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