Senior Embedded Engineer

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time.

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to own the software lifecycle of our field-deployed hardware. You will be responsible for the OS layer, driver integration, and the connectivity stack that keeps our country-wide network running. Working closely with Hardware Engineering, Machine Learning, and Operations teams, you will develop the software that supports our Computer Vision systems, embedded computers, IoT sensors, and automated access controls.

If you are ready to build the systems that power the Recognition Platform and define the future of the built world, we want to hear from you.

• Maintain and optimize our custom Yocto-based Linux distribution
• Create and manage Bit Bake recipes, layers, and device tree overlays for new custom hardware
• Develop and debug drivers and middleware for Wi‑Fi and LoRaWAN to ensure robust communication in noisy RF environments
• Design and implement automated test frameworks using Python and Pytest for Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) testing
• Write and modify kernel drivers for peripherals and debug difficult kernel panics or race conditions
• Implement secure over-the-air update mechanisms to ensure our fleet remains up to date and secure against threats

• 2+ years of experience in Embedded Linux development
• Strong proficiency in C, C++ or Rust for production code and Python for tooling and testing
• Deep knowledge of Operating System fundamentals for Zephyr and Linux Embedded Systems
• Deep understanding of the Yocto Project and Open Embedded ecosystem; you should be comfortable building a distro from scratch
• Deep knowledge of LoRaWAN architecture, including Nodes, Gateways and Network Servers
• Strong familiarity with the Linux networking stack and Wi‑Fi debugging tools
• Experience integrating hardware testing into CI pipelines such as Jenkins, Git Lab CI or Git Hub Actions

• Experience with FreeRTOS or other real‑time OSes
• Knowledge of secure boot processes (Digital Signing, Trust Zone) and crypto elements (TPM/ATECC)
• Experience bringing up custom boards based on NXP i.MX, Mediatek, Qualcomm, or STM
  32MP
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The anticipated base salary for this position is $ USD to $ 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.

Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.