Principal Software Engineer

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North Bethesda, MD, USA
In-Office
148K-193K Annually
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence
The Role
The Principal Software Engineer leads technical initiatives, mentors engineers, and ensures high-quality software delivery while collaborating with product teams to foster innovation and operational excellence.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 Principal Software Engineer to join our Xometry Partner Experience Technology Organization. In this role as a senior individual contributor, you will guide software implementation across several engineering teams and influence decisions across our technology organization. You will bring deep expertise and technical leadership to help us build fast, reliable, and intuitive solutions that empower our partners – enabling them to more easily manage jobs, streamline operations, and maximize their growth potential within our manufacturing marketplace.

Responsibilities:

  • Hands-On Technical Leadership: Your primary role is writing and reviewing architectural 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:

  • 12+ years of professional software development experience in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.
  • Marketplace product experience is highly desirable, with an understanding of scaling multi-sided platforms.
  • Strong technical expertise in full-stack development, including:
  • Backend development with Python (services, APIs, data-driven systems).
  • Backend microservices and REST API design using Node.js.
  • Frontend development with React and TypeScript, with a focus on scalable UI design and usability.
  • Experience with AWS is required, including deploying, monitoring, and scaling production workloads.
  • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to set technical direction, mentor engineers across levels, and influence product and business decisions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, from junior ICs to executives.

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $148,000- $193,000 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.

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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.

Skills Required

  • 12+ years of software development experience
  • Marketplace product experience
  • Full-stack development experience
  • Backend development with Python
  • Backend microservices and REST API design with Node.js
  • Frontend development with React and TypeScript
  • Experience with AWS
  • Proven leadership skills

Xometry Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Xometry and has not been reviewed or approved by Xometry.

  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents is highlighted alongside mental‑health resources and an EAP. Feedback suggests many view the health plan as good or flexible, contributing positively to total rewards.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) program and company‑paid life/STD/LTD are positioned as core financial protections. Feedback suggests retirement offerings are a consistent component of total compensation.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible time off, paid holidays, volunteer time, and hybrid/remote options expand the time‑away and flexibility toolkit. Feedback suggests this breadth adds meaningful non‑cash value for many roles.

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The Company
Bethesda, MD
381 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Xometry is the leading AI-enabled marketplace for on-demand manufacturing, transforming one of the largest industries in the world. With its proprietary technology, Xometry creates a marketplace that enables designers and engineers to rapidly source high-quality on-demand manufactured parts and assemblies. Xometry's innovative platform also empowers sellers of manufacturing services across the nation to grow their businesses. Xometry’s buyers range from self-funded startups to Fortune 100 companies.

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