Vice President, Software Engineering

The Vice President of Software Engineering 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 organization for Thomasnet.com, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaborating closely with other executive team members to define and execute technology strategies that propel Xometry's Thomasnet.com towards its objectives. This person will have responsibility for a growing team of ~30, 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.
• Individual Work: A leader who will roll up their sleeves and do specific IC work vs. solely managing the team at all times.
• 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:
  • PHP web-based applications
  • 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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