Lead Software Engineers at McMaster-Carr build technologies that create an enjoyable experience for customers and coworkers. They experience an intentionally inclusive and equitable work environment that champions diversity of identity, perspective and background.
We're committed to a culture that builds careers around learning, and provides many opportunities to learn different technologies, work on interesting projects, and build relationships with teammates.
- Structured onboarding program
- Ongoing professional development through tech conferences and workshops
- Learn Before Lunch seminars and Town Halls
- 1-1 and group mentoring opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups like Women in Tech, Mi Gente, Black Employees and Pride Alliance
The starting pay range for this role is $163,000 - $192,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for Cash Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (DPS) contributions. The role may also be eligible for a discretionary signing bonus and/or relocation assistance.
We are committed to comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:
- Zero-dollar premiums for medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans for employees, spouses, and dependents
- 100% tuition reimbursement for employees
- First-time home buyer assistance
- College assistance for your dependents
- Paid time off to cover vacation and personal time
McMaster-Carr is a digital-first company offering more than half a million products used to keep businesses in motion. High-quality publications, product design, and technology bring over 300,000 customers to our website each day to innovate and solve problems.
Joining McMaster-Carr is an opportunity to take on projects like:
- Creating web features using modern web frameworks and tools, such as React and Storybook, to build new software, A/B test features with customers, and leverage data observations to enhance the customer shopping experience.
- Optimizing front-end and back-end code and infrastructure to make our website performance a differentiating experience for customers.
- Building state of the art automation systems fueled by back-end integrations with 3rd party industry leaders to seamlessly scale distribution center operations.
- Enhancing operational excellence in distribution centers with custom software and algorithms that right-size work for distribution center capacity or select a box size.
Engineers develop expertise across diverse projects and technologies. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will:
- Lead work streams on diverse projects, such as improving web and app ordering experiences, leveraging data to improve product development decisions, and automating distribution centers.
- Own a project from design through implementation and collaborate with UX designers, customer research analysts and other internal groups.
- Explore diverse project topics and learn new technologies and business areas.
- Build technical depth and knowledge through learning groups, book clubs, and one-on-one mentoring.
McMaster-Carr encourages you to apply and share your unique experience even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications below. We look forward to your application.
- 3+ years of professional experience in software development.
- Successful contribution to the design and/or architecture of production projects that benefit thousands of users.
- Strong skills in modern programming languages such as C#, Java, or Ruby.
- Proven track record of successfully designing, building, delivering and troubleshooting complex service-oriented systems.
- Strong problem-solving and self-direction abilities.
- Clear communication with diverse audiences across all levels of the organization.
- An interest for developing skills to manage projects and mentor other engineers.
We implement the technology that best solves our business challenges, including .Net, C#, React, Python, Kotlin, Swift, MongoDB, SQL Server, and others.
EOE/M/F/VET/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.
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McMaster-Carr is an e-commerce company offering more than half a million products used to keep business in motion. With more than 300,000 daily visits to our website, customers from a variety of industries turn to us when they need to build, design, repair or maintain just about anything because we are the complete, one-stop source for industrial supplies.
Technology teams play a vital role in McMaster-Carr’s success. The software that drives our business is developed in-house by a growing team of versatile engineers. Whether the project is automating distribution operations, improving browsing features on our app or integrating a new data center to serve five national facilities, people flourish when they love to learn and pursue ambitious goals.
McMaster-Carr’s diverse business creates the opportunity to explore new technologies and develop expertise that is both broad and deep. Growth is supported by an inclusive culture of development seen in mentorship, reading groups, guilds and town halls that create community. They pursue career growth through learning and advancement in technical and project leadership.
Why Work With Us
Curious people thrive at McMaster-Carr. Engineers build technical knowledge through learning groups, book clubs, and one-on-one mentoring. Diverse projects offer experience with a wide range of technologies to encourage career-long learning. Great work is celebrated in an inclusive workplace dedicated to equity, growth and employee well-being.
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