Staff Software Engineer

Xometry; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Xometry in Lexington, KY is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership in their Buyer Experience technology organization. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in software development and lead efforts in code review and mentoring across the team. You will work collaboratively with product managers, designers, and executives to enhance a marketplace product. Strong expertise in a full-stack environment including Python and REST API design is required.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in software development, in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.
• Experience with a marketplace product is highly desired.
• Strong technical expertise in a full-stack environment, familiar with REST API design.

Responsibilities

• Write and review plans for new projects, participating in implementation.
• Champion the adoption of traditional and cutting-edge technologies.
• Serve as a mentor and guide to engineers across the organization.

Skills

Software Development

Technical Leadership

Code Review

REST API Design

Python

React/Typescript

Mentorship

Job description

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry's digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.

Xometry is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Buyer Experience technology organization. As a senior individual contributor, you will guide software implementation across multiple engineering teams and influence the broader technology organization. You'll bring experience and expertise to help us build fast, reliable, and delightful solutions for buyers within our manufacturing marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑On Technical Leadership: Your primary role is writing and reviewing plans for new projects, and then participating in implementation with the team.
• Guide Innovation: Champion the adoption of a good mix of traditional and cutting‑edge technologies and methods. You have the experience to guide us out of "our way" of doing things when needed, and to double down on our existing tech and methods where appropriate.
• Teaching & Mentorship: You will serve as a mentor and guide to engineers across the organization, teaching and mentoring them to grow their skills.
• Code Review: You will do code review and mentor others within the organization to perform good code reviews.
• Operational Excellence: Guarantee the delivery of superior software that not only meets but exceeds customer expectations, while aligning with the strategic business timelines.
• Collaborative Strategy: Forge strong partnerships with product managers, designers, and company leadership to promote a culture of open communication, good collaboration, and high standards.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in software development, in a fast‑paced, product‑driven environment.
• Experience with a marketplace product is highly desired.
• Strong technical expertise in a full‑stack environment. You should be familiar with: REST API design, The core of HTML, DOM, and CSS. Python.
• You will be a part of full‑stack teams and you are expected to become proficient in Python, Rust, and React/Typescript design and development.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with junior‑level ICs all the way to technology, product, and business executives.
• Excellent leadership, execution, and communication skills.

Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

For US based roles: Xometry participates in E‑Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.