ABOUT US

At RADAR, we're transforming the way the world thinks about physical retail. RADAR has raised over $104M from top investors, retailers, and strategics and works with some of the world's retail brands including American Eagle and Gap. We’re building the future of in-store experience where every product and every person can be precisely located in real time.

Our platform combines RFID and AI to unlock hyper-accurate product visibility and automation at scale. From real-time inventory tracking to seamless checkout experiences, our technology empowers some of the world’s largest retailers to streamline operations, reduce loss, and elevate both employee and customer experiences.

We’re a fast-growing, mission-driven startup where bold ideas, collaboration, and impact are at the core of everything we do. Join us as we reshape the physical world with digital precision, starting with retail and expanding far beyond!

OUR VALUES

Mission-Driven: We're transforming retail with cutting-edge technology and building something that truly matters.

Collaborative Team: We thrive on curiosity, shared goals, and solving complex problems together.

High Impact: You’ll make meaningful contributions from day one and help shape the future of our product and company.

Clear Communication: We value honesty, humility, and respectful dialogue—everyone’s voice matters.

Balanced Lives: We work hard, but not at the expense of well-being. We respect time, boundaries, and life outside of work.

Diverse Perspectives: We believe better ideas come from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.

Empathy-Driven Design: We build with deep respect for our end users, listening closely to their feedback and needs.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be a player-coach leading a high-caliber engineering team building advanced platforms. Depending on your area of ownership, you may lead one or more teams across domains including Control Plane (edge/cloud compute), Dev/Sec Ops, Data Platform & Governance, High Scale Event Processing (hundreds of billions of events per day), Mobile Platforms, SRE & Operations, or Radar Platform (our core web/cloud customer experience). You will be technically hands-on in delivery while setting strategic direction, growing engineers, and collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders and partner teams.

The best engineering managers here are strong engineers first. You'll be expected to contribute meaningfully to design, review code, and engage deeply with technical problems, not just manage the process around them. We move fast, and you've done it before. You know how to maintain a high quality bar without sacrificing velocity, and you bring the judgment to know when to push and when to slow down just enough to get it right.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of talented engineers; own performance management, career development, and a strong team culture.
• Set technical direction, support architecture decisions, and champion engineering best practices across your team and peers.
• Contribute directly to solution design and technical reviews; maintain a strong, credible technical presence.
• Manage agile processes, execution priorities, and on-time delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and UX stakeholders to define project plans and ensure requirements are understood, met, and well-documented.
• Identify, communicate, and drive resolution for technical and organizational risks.
• Foster a culture of security, quality, operational accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support hiring and help grow the broader engineering organization.

ABOUT YOU

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 2 years managing engineering teams of 5 or more direct reports.
• Proven ability to remain technically hands-on: contributing to design, architecture, and code review as a practicing engineer, not just an overseer.
• Demonstrated experience building, deploying, and operating complex distributed systems.
• Proficiency in at least one core language: Java, Python, C++, or Go.
• Solid foundation in systems or cloud architecture, DevOps/SecOps practices, automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and people leadership skills.
• Commitment to engineering best practices: code quality, testing, and operational stability.
• Demonstrated ability to move fast and deliver in a startup or high-growth environment without compromising quality.

Preferred:

• Prior experience leading teams in one or more domains: Control Plane, Dev/Sec Ops, Data Platform, High Scale Event Processing, Mobile Platforms, SRE, or Radar Platform.
• Experience guiding teams through growth, change, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), container orchestration, or real-time data processing.
• Passion for mentoring, technical empowerment, and building inclusive engineering culture.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

In your first 30 days, you will:

• Meet every direct report 1:1 and begin building trust and rapport.
• Shadow team rituals: standups, planning, retros, design reviews.
• Map the systems your team owns: architecture, dependencies, operational health.
• Meet key cross-functional partners: product, design, peer engineering teams.
• Identify any immediate fires or risks that need attention before deeper learning is complete.

In your first 60 days, you will:

• Establish a consistent 1:1 cadence and begin individual development conversations.
• Actively participate in design and architecture discussions; contribute to code and technical reviews.
• Clarify team goals, priorities, and near-term delivery commitments.
• Identify process or quality gaps and begin forming a point of view on how to address them.
• Deliver or unblock at least one meaningful piece of work alongside your team.

In your first 90 days, you will:

• Present an initial team roadmap or priority framework to your manager and stakeholders.
• Have a clear development plan in place for each direct report.
• Be actively driving execution: unblocking the team, removing friction, and holding a high bar.
• Own at least one cross-functional initiative or decision end-to-end.
• Have a concrete plan to improve one dimension of team health: quality, velocity, culture, or process.

At RADAR, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The expected base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors,  including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.You will also be eligible to receive other benefits including: equity, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life and disability benefits, 401k plan,  flexible time off, and paid parental leave. The pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. 

Research has shown that women & underrepresented minorities are more likely to read lists of requirements and consider themselves unqualified if they don't meet every single one. This list represents what we're ideally looking for, but everyone has unique strengths & weaknesses, and we hire for strength & potential, not lack of weakness.

Use of artificial intelligence or a LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application process.

Who we are

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.

Who you are

Metropolis is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for our “Network Expansion” team. You will play a key role in building new functionality to support our expansion into new mobility verticals and larger, more complex parking markets. This role requires an individual who thrives in fast-paced environments, working both cross-functionally with product, design, and operations as well as working across multiple engineering teams. 

What you'll do

• Provide technical direction that influences the entire company by formulating and implementing a technical vision and roadmap
• Lead large, cross-team initiatives through the entire development lifecycle, from ideation and requirements through successful launch
• Lead multiple engineering teams (10-15 engineers) towards a common goal
• Work cross-functionally with designers and product managers to understand, model, and solve real-world problems
• Own the outcomes! You’re responsible for real-world metrics shifts and company-defining business outcomes, not just for shipping software 
• Moderate technical discussions, evaluate new techniques, and ensure our platform is constantly evolving and improving
• Leverage best practices in automation testing and deployment to enable rapid iteration and launch of new features
• Help build a culture where bugs and mistakes in Production are treated as opportunities to improve the platform
• Be a great coach to bring the best out of our engineers and a key driver of hiring top talent

What we're looking for

• MS or BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Strong fundamental computer science skills
• 10+ years of experience building customer-centric applications and products
• Proven track record of designing and delivering distributed systems and software products in consumer-facing applications
• Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and related technologies and paradigms
• Experience with Agile engineering processes that support the entire software development life cycle, including TDD/BDD, CI/CD, and related build/test/deploy processes
• Experience with database technologies, especially MySQL and Postgres.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences
• Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration while building customer solutions in B2C and B2B settings
• Experience succeeding in situations with high levels of ambiguity
• Able to work in the office in one of Santa Monica (Los Angeles), New York City, or Seattle

While not required, these are a plus:

• Advanced-level knowledge of Scala
• An advanced degree in a technical field, such as computer science
• Previous experience working inside innovative, high-growth environments
• Experience with leveraging AI technology to streamline engineering activities

Our Stack

• Languages + Frameworks: TypeScript, React, Scala (principally), Java (limited)
• Datastores: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake
• Cloud: AWS
• Version control: Git & GitHub
• AI Tooling: Copilot on GitHub and Claude Code
• Observability: Datadog

4 Days in Office: 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.

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 $220,000 USD to $250,000 USD annually. The actual base pay offered is determined by several 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 pay 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.

Persons in these roles are expected to work from our offices in Seattle. On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.

Our base salary range is $175,000 - $225,000. The potential Total Direct Compensation range is $250,000 - $310,000, which includes a generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package. 

Who You Are:

You are an agile and critical thinker who is energized by creative problem solving and building things. You thrive in ambiguity and working in dynamic environments. You enjoy learning and navigating novel and complex legal issues at the forefront of AI research and development. You are able to listen to a team’s business needs, identify priorities, and reconcile gaps between legal and technical requirements. You build relationships across the organization to maximize business results. You are able to juggle competing demands from many interested and energetic stakeholders.  You love  an aggressive deadline and relish an unexpected twist.

Please submit your application by April 30, 2026 to be considered for this role. We will start the application review process in early May 2026, followed by interviews. 

Who We Are: 

We are an existing legal team of three lawyers and one contracts and procurement manager. We are collegial and collaborative. We like to make up fun project names for our strategic initiatives. We work in a hybrid setting that includes a beautiful new office on Lake Union. We like in-person whiteboard sessions. We all work with a large amount of autonomy. As a team, we are slightly more pro-dog than pro-cat. We are passionate about Ai2’s mission.

Your Next Challenge:

This is a rare and unique opportunity to be fully immersed in truly open and cutting-edge AI research. The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support all stages of development for open AI artifacts and technologies, including data curation, model training, release planning, and post-release management.
• Provide direct AI counseling for applications, research demos, scientific agents, and environmental and conservation tools, including diligence, data governance, and bridging legal and technical requirements.
• Review and prepare data licenses, open source licenses, and related documentation.
• Create and improve frameworks for responsible AI development and processes to streamline AI releases.
• Create AI development guides, playbooks, and templates for releasing AI resources and artifacts.
• Exercise sound judgment and provide strategic and practical legal guidance that balances business priorities, nonprofit mission, compliance, and evolving AI policies and regulation.
• Provide support and due diligence across Ai2’s charitable, scientific, and educational activities and ensure that they are conducted within appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate and coach others across the organization on areas of expertise to drive success and impact.

What You’ll Need:

Education/Certifications:

• Minimum Degree required: JD
• Licensed to practice law in Washington State

Required:

• 6+ years of technology transactions experience in a law firm or equivalent corporate environment.
• Experience with copyright and IP licensing.
• Experience with data governance and privacy laws like GDPR, CCPA, and/or HIPAA, and other international regulations like EU AI Act.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills: polished, concise, catered messages to different audiences.
• Self-starter: Does not need daily directions or close supervision to make decisions.
• Start-up mentality: adaptable, can pivot quickly.
• Skilled in working with ambiguity: comfortable identifying and solving for novel risks.
• Ability to adjust rapidly to new strategies and approaches for building support in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work on complex issues where problems are not clearly defined and where fundamental principles do not fully apply.
• Sufficient technical experience to communicate effectively with research and engineering experts.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in AI  or product counseling . 
• Experience and/or interest in project management to establish or improve processes and streamline legal team efforts with existing workflows in the company.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time. 
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 
• The ability to observe details at close range.
• Can work under deadlines.

A Little More About Ai2:

Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.

In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:

• We are a learning organization – because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. Similarly, through weekly Ai2 Academy lectures, a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers. 
• We value diversity - We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind. 
• We value inclusion - We understand the value that people's individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.
• We emphasize a healthy work/life balance – we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time. We offer generous paid vacation and sick leave as well as family leave.
• We are collaborative and transparent – we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.
• We are in Seattle – and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We even have kayaks for you to paddle right outside our front door. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.
• We are friendly– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do. 

Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view the related Know Your Rights compliance poster and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision by clicking on their corresponding links. 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at recruiting@allenai.org.

Benefits: 

• Team members and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, and an employee assistance program.
• Team members are able to enroll in our health savings account plan, our healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and our health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans.
• Team members are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
• Team members will receive $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses and will also receive $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses.
• Team members will also receive up to ten sick days per year, up to seven personal days per year, up to 20 vacation days per year and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Team members will be able to receive annual bonuses and can participate in the long-term incentive plan.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team members(s) of this position. Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the team member(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.