The Vice President of Software Engineering, Marketplace  will play a pivotal role in driving our software development strategy and execution, ensuring that our technology solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with our business goals. This leadership position involves overseeing the software engineering Xometry’s Marketplace, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaborating closely with other executive team members to define and execute technology strategies that propel Xometry towards its objectives.  This person will have responsibility for a growing team of ~15, reporting directly to our Chief Technology Officer.  

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a cohesive software engineering strategy that aligns with the company’s goals, market demands, and technological trends.

Team Management and Development: Lead, mentor, and expand the software engineering team, including hiring, training, and developing top-tier talent to ensure a high-performing team.

Technology Vision: Stay ahead of technology trends and innovations, especially in diverse technology environments, incorporating them into the strategic planning of the company’s product development and IT infrastructure.

Operational Excellence: Ensure the delivery of high-quality software products within agreed timelines and budgets, enhancing the company’s ability to serve our customers effectively.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Management, Design, Executives, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless development and execution of projects. Foster an environment where open communication and collaboration at all levels of the organization is encouraged and valued.

Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate technology strategy and progress to stakeholders at all levels of the company, including the board of directors, investors, non-technical departments, and external partners.

Risk Management: Identify technological risks and opportunities, developing strategies to leverage or mitigate them in support of the company’s objectives.

Legacy System Modernization: Lead efforts to modernize legacy systems and workflows, ensuring that technology infrastructure supports scalable and efficient operations.

Industry Expertise: Leverage experience in web marketing and large agency environments to deliver custom advertising and marketing solutions, such as websites, SEO optimization, lead generation tools, online profile building and management, and online stores or catalogs.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

12+  years of experience in software development, with at least 5+ years in a senior management or executive role

Specific experience working in a large web marketing agency or company delivering custom advertising and marketing solutions

Marketplace experience is highly desired 

Proven track record of leading and scaling software engineering teams in fast-paced, innovative, and technologically diverse environments

Strong technical expertise in:

JavaScript technologies such as Node.js, React.js, GraphQL, TypeScript

Python programming

Cloud hosting and services including AWS, Azure, GCP

Containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes

Experience in modernizing legacy systems and workflows

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

Creates and fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills

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Salary and compensation

																										No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Docker, Senior and Marketing jobs that are similar:


																																							 $80,000 — $120,000/year

Benefits

												💰 401(k)

🌎 Distributed team

⏰ Async

🤓 Vision insurance

🦷 Dental insurance

🚑 Medical insurance

🏖 Unlimited vacation

🏖 Paid time off

📆 4 day workweek

💰 401k matching

🏔 Company retreats

🏬 Coworking budget

📚 Learning budget

💪 Free gym membership

🧘 Mental wellness budget

🖥 Home office budget

🥧 Pay in crypto

🥸 Pseudonymous

💰 Profit sharing

💰 Equity compensation

⬜️ No whiteboard interview

👀 No monitoring system

🚫 No politics at work

🎅 We hire old (and young)

Location

North Bethesda, Maryland, United States