Staff Software Engineer Waltham, MA

Xometry; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Xometry in Waltham, Massachusetts, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to enhance its AI and machine learning infrastructure. This critical role involves improving systems used for the Xometry marketplace, collaborating closely with leadership, and mentoring team members.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of experience in software engineering and a strong foundation in AWS, IaC, and cloud solutions. The position offers an annual salary ranging from $160,000 to $180,000, along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, machine learning engineer, or similar.
• Strong understanding of parallel and distributed computing.
• Experience designing and deploying cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of superior infrastructure and software.
• Champion adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor team members.
• Forge partnerships with product and engineering teams.

Skills

Software engineering principles

Machine learning

Cloud solutions architecture (AWS preferred)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

REST API design

Python programming

Containerization (Docker and Kubernetes)

Multimodal data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.)

Tools

Terraform

AWS microservices (SageMaker, Lambda, etc.)

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 core machine learning and data platform engineering organization. In this role, you will partner closely with the AI leadership team to improve and extend the foundational infrastructure leveraged by Xometry’s AI/ML solutions, including the Instant Quoting Engine®, the Computational Geometry Service, and other data products powering the Xometry marketplace. This will be a high visibility role working hands‑on to deliver a core aspect of the Xometry ecosystem. You will be given the opportunity to continually challenge yourself, drive innovation, have ownership of your work, and play a crucial role in the Xometry platform.

Responsibilities:

• Operational Excellence: Guarantee the delivery of superior infrastructure and software, while aligning with the strategic business timelines.
• Guide Innovation: Champion the adoption of cutting‑edge technologies, methodologies, and practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the AI organization.
• Code Review: You will do code review and mentor others within the organization regarding best practices in ML and Software Engineering.
• Collaborative Strategy: Forge strong partnerships with product managers, engineers, and company leadership to promote a culture of open communication and integrated team dynamics.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in a fast‑paced technical, problem‑solving environment as a software engineer, machine learning engineer, cloud solutions architect, or similar.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required, but an advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in computer science, machine learning, AI, or a related field is preferred and may substitute for some years of experience.
• Demonstrable understanding of software engineering principles, including parallel and distributed computing, version control, reproducibility, and continuous integration.
• Demonstrated experience designing and deploying cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) to support data‑intensive applications, including AI/ML solutions, with considerations for scale, reliability and security.
• Strong technical expertise. You will need to either have or demonstrate the ability to quickly build technical expertise in the following:
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially Terraform
• REST API design and implementation
• Object‑oriented and functional programming in Python
• Multimodal data processing (e.g., combining text, image, and 3D data).
• Experience with AWS microservices including SageMaker, Service Catalog, IAM, Lambda, CloudWatch, ECR, EKS, and Kinesis
• Containerization technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, from executives to product managers and a wide variety of stakeholders and contributors.
• Experience in the manufacturing, supply chain, or similar industries is a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder (ITAR).

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $160,000 – $180,000 annually + annual bonus depending on factors such as job‑related skills, relevant experience, and location. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave; EAP, other wellbeing resources; and much more.

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.