Principal Software Engineer - Platform & Tech Leadership

Xometry; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to guide software implementation across engineering teams, champion innovation, and mentor engineers. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in software development, strong skills in full-stack development, and expertise in AWS. This role is critical for delivering superior software solutions and collaborating with product management and design teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to influence product decisions.
• Strong technical expertise in full-stack development.

Responsibilities

• Write and review architectural plans for new projects.
• Champion the adoption of both traditional and cutting-edge technologies.
• Serve as a mentor and guide to engineers across the organization.
• Perform code reviews and mentor others.
• Ensure delivery of superior software.
• Forge partnerships with product managers and designers.

Skills

Backend development with Python

Backend microservices and REST API design with Node.js

Frontend development with React and TypeScript

Experience with AWS

Marketplace product experience

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Job description

A leading technology company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to guide software implementation across engineering teams, champion innovation, and mentor engineers. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in software development, strong skills in full-stack development, and expertise in AWS. This role is critical for delivering superior software solutions and collaborating with product management and design teams.