What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Embedded Engineer position at metropolis?
Who we are
The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators and problem solvers to help us create it.
Who you are
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.
What you'll do
- Maintain and optimize our custom Yocto-based Linux distribution
- Create and manage BitBake 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
What we're looking for
- 4 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 OpenEmbedded 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, GitLab CI or GitHub Actions
While not required, these are a plus:
- Experience with FreeRTOS or other real-time OSes
- Knowledge of secure boot processes (Digital Signing, TrustZone) and crypto elements (TPM/ATECC)
- Experience bringing up custom boards based on NXP i.MX, Mediatek, Qualcomm, or STM32MP processors
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 $145,000.00 USD to $195,000.00 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’s 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. #LI-NM1 #LI-Onsite
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
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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.