# Senior Software Engineer, Edge
**Company:** [Metropolis](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/metropolis)
**Location:** Seattle, WA
**Salary:** $170K-$200K
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Java, Scala, gRPC, Redis, MySQL, Kubernetes, Kafka, Next.js
**Posted:** 2026-05-13
> Builds scalable backend services using Java/Scala, gRPC APIs, Redis/MySQL, Kubernetes, and Kafka for mission-critical operations. Requires 8+ years backend experience, partnering with hardware/ML/ops teams for integration and performance optimization.
## Job Description
## What you'll do

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

## What we're looking for

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- **8+ years** of experience in backend development, preferably within platform or core services
- Proven expertise in industry-standard programming languages, preferably **Java** and **Scala**
- Experience building **gRPC APIs** for efficient and reliable communication between services
- Strong understanding of database design and optimization using **Redis** and **MySQL**
- Familiarity with container orchestration and scaling using **Kubernetes**
- Hands-on experience with **Kafka** for event-driven architectures
- Exceptional analytical skills with a proven ability to tackle complex technical problems and design innovative solutions
- A team player with excellent communication skills, a learning mindset, and a proactive approach to working across teams

## Nice to haves

- Exposure to frontend integration with frameworks like **Next.js**

**Compensation:** $170,000 - $200,000 USD base salary annually, plus healthcare, 401(k), stock options, bonus, and more.
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