Staff Software Engineer
- North Bethesda, United States
- Hybrid
- $170K – $195K /yr
- Lead/Staff
- Posted
Requirements
- 12+ years of professional software development experience, with a history of scaling complex platforms.
- Expert-level mastery of Python, AWS infrastructure, and modern frontend frameworks (React/NextJS) used for complex enterprise applications.
- Proven experience shaping the technical direction of multiple teams and establishing engineering patterns as organizational standards.
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Background in building "Software as a Service" (SaaS) platforms or complex B2B integration hubs.
Preferred
- Experience with manufacturing, logistics, or CAD/PLM software ecosystems.
- Experience architecting large-scale ML platforms or high-frequency marketplace engines.
Software Development and Technical Craft
You will design high-performance solutions that extend beyond a single org, establishing the organizational standards for how Xometry-AI is embedded into external PLM environments. You will advance our architectural framework to ensure it is extensible, scalable, and adheres to strict enterprise SLIs/SLOs.
AI Fluency
You will lead the effort to integrate production ML pipelines into the application layer, ensuring the "science fiction speed" promised in our vision is realized through optimized model serving and real-time geometry analysis. In addition, you’ll champion AI-assisted development practices across the team, actively mentoring engineers on effective use of AI tools to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and reduce toil.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
You will solve significant and unique challenges regarding data gravity and security. You'll create formal networks between our partner's and Xometry’s engineering groups to develop new ways of conducting operations—specifically regarding "ring-fenced" data governance where part files remain securely within the partner's network infrastructure.
Scope and Impact
You are responsible for establishing the strategic direction and leading the execution of this core integration. You will be a technical and business role model, ensuring that the integration of DFM (Manufacturability) and IQE (Pricing) AI engines creates a distinct, defensible edge for the partnership.
Collaboration and Communication
You will facilitate technical discourse across the entire Xometry organization, leading to durable, well-documented decisions. As a primary point of contact for senior leadership, you will guide risk/reward conversations and champion cross-functional development across our marketplace and data science teams.
Operational Excellence
- You will define the reliability and security standards for our enterprise-grade deployments, whether partner-hosted or Xometry-hosted, ensuring seamless multi-tenant management.
- What You'll Bring to Xometry
Strategic Roadmap Execution
A track record of securing endorsement for 6-12 month initiatives and driving them to successful production deployment.
Communication Excellence
The ability to influence senior leadership and external partners on technical strategy and long-term technology investments.
Education
You Would Be A Great Fit With
Security & Governance
Deep understanding of enterprise data controls, dedicated tenants, and SOC2/ISO compliance within a cloud environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is
- $170,000 – $195,000 annually + annual bonus, depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.
- 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
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other wellbeing resources
- A stipend for catered lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Xometry is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.
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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.
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