Staff Software Engineer, Ad Platform

Job Description

Xometry is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of Thomasnet’s next-generation advertising platform. This role involves enhancing how industrial suppliers showcase their products and services while delivering unmatched value to customers. The Staff Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing and evolving a robust, scalable, and innovative advertising platform. He/She will 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.This person will design & build 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.