Senior Camera Systems 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 allow millions of consumers to "drive in and drive out." Our goal is to power checkout‑free experiences anywhere you go, making everyday life remarkable.

Position: Senior Camera Systems Engineer

This role is part of the Advanced (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We are seeking an experienced engineer to drive current and future camera system requirements, designs, and scaled manufacturing and deployment.

• Generate camera and camera system requirements that support business objectives, and develop camera system designs based on detailed systems and trade‑off analyses
• Decompose camera system requirements for dissemination to contributing teams, including metric definition and measurement approaches
• Work cross‑functionally with hardware, machine learning, embedded software, technical operations and manufacturing teams to design, develop and deploy camera solutions to Metropolis facilities
• Support camera system design and validation processes, including manufacturing and test / calibration
• Perform optical and camera system simulations / tests as required to quantify and validate proposed solutions
• Work with partners to enable manufacturing of designed camera systems, including establishing test and validation processes and criteria
• Work with vendors of cameras and optical devices/components to evaluate their capabilities against our needs and specify our requirements to them
• Create, utilize, and maintain a camera lab for evaluating new vision technologies and as part of a larger QA process for maintaining the integrity of our camera designs
• Support troubleshooting of field‑deployed systems

• MS or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Imaging Science or equivalent
• 5+ years of industry experience working with imaging systems
• Deep understanding of camera technologies, optical systems, and imaging pipelines
• Practical experience with optics, image sensor and pixel fundamentals, and camera construction and assembly
• Hands‑on experience with imaging system test and validation systems, including measurement of traditional and product‑specific image quality metrics
• Production experience with end‑to‑end imaging processing pipeline, including HDR and image quality modules
• Proven track record of productizing 3A and ISP algorithms and settings tailored to camera use cases
• Familiarity with computer vision and machine learning fundamentals, including algorithm development, modeling and optimization
• Experience performing data analysis and automation to yield actionable insights
• Delivered at least one camera system from concept to mass production
• Experience with at least one relevant modern programming language (Python, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences
• Role is hybrid on‑site in Seattle, WA

• Previous experience working inside innovative, high‑growth environments

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’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.

Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate’s application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in this posting.

As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Consumer Services and Facilities Services