At Xometry, we’re revolutionizing the way custom manufacturing operates, connecting the world’s engineers, designers, and manufacturers through innovative technology. Thomasnet, a Xometry company, is the leading platform for industrial buyers and suppliers to connect and grow. Together, we’re creating a powerful ecosystem that drives efficiencies, innovation, and success for manufacturers across the globe.

We’re looking for a skilled Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of Thomasnet’s next-generation advertising platform, enhancing how industrial suppliers showcase their products and services while delivering unmatched value to our customers.

About the Role

As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and evolving a robust, scalable, and innovative advertising platform. You’ll collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams to create an ecosystem that enables precision-targeted ad delivery while adhering to privacy regulations, maximizing performance, and creating a seamless user experience for advertisers and users alike.

You’ll be tasked with designing & building solutions that integrate cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven recommendations, advanced analytics, and real-time bidding systems, ensuring Thomasnet remains the go-to platform for industrial advertising.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Architecture & Design:
• Lead the architecture and design of Thomasnet’s ad platform, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Define system interfaces, APIs, and integrations with third-party tools.
• Technical Leadership:
• Set technical direction and help establish best practices across the engineer teams.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business goals.
• Ad Delivery & Optimization:
• Design mechanisms for targeted ad delivery, real-time auction systems, and dynamic budget optimization.
• Integrate machine learning models to enhance audience segmentation, campaign performance, and predictive analytics.
• Compliance & Security:
• Ensure platform compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Implement rigorous data security measures to safeguard user and advertiser data.
• Scalability & Performance:
• Build systems capable of handling millions of daily ad impressions and clicks.
• Continuously optimize platform performance through monitoring, analytics, and feedback loops.

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in ad platform development or related fields.
• Strong technical expertise with programming languages like Typescript, Java, Scala or Python.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Experience with search related technologies such as OpenSearch. 
• Familiarity with ad tech tools and standards, including DSPs, SSPs, RTB protocols, and ad-serving technologies.
• Experience and knowledge of sound software application and system level design & architecture. 

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with machine learning and AI for ad optimization.
• Knowledge of privacy frameworks and compliance best practices in ad tech.
• Experience building SaaS products or platforms within the industrial/manufacturing domain.

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