# Senior Software Engineer, Edge

**Company:** [Metropolis](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/metropolis)
**Location:** Seattle, WA, Los Angeles, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $170k – $200k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Java, Scala, gRPC, Redis, MySQL, Kubernetes, Kafka, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Next.js
**Posted:** 2026-08-04

> Build and scale backend platform services using Java and Scala, designing gRPC APIs and event-driven systems with Kafka, Redis, MySQL, and Kubernetes. The role requires a bachelor's or master's degree and 8+ years of backend development experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build robust, scalable, and maintainable backend services in **Java** and **Scala** for mission-critical operations.
- Design and implement **gRPC APIs** for high-performance, real-time data transfer between services.
- Use **Redis** and **MySQL** for efficient data storage and retrieval, with a focus on reliability and low latency.
- Deploy and manage microservices on **Kubernetes**, optimizing scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.
- Use **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 ecosystem integration and provide appropriate tooling.
- Analyze and address performance and scalability bottlenecks while maintaining system reliability and data integrity.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of backend development experience, preferably in platform or core services.
- Expertise in industry-standard programming languages, preferably Java and Scala.
- Experience building gRPC APIs for efficient and reliable service communication.
- Strong understanding of database design and optimization using Redis and MySQL.
- Familiarity with container orchestration and scaling using Kubernetes.
- Hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.
- Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to solve complex technical problems and design innovative solutions.
- Strong communication, collaboration, learning, and proactive problem-solving skills.

## Nice-to-Have
- Exposure to frontend integration with frameworks such as Next.js.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Four days per week in the office under the company's office-first model.
- Anticipated base salary: **$170,000.00–$200,000.00 USD annually**.
- Benefits typically include healthcare, a 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, stock options, bonus plans, and more.

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