Vice President, Software Engineering, Marketplace Job in Chicago, IL

Vice President, Software Engineering, Marketplace

About the Company

Innovative custom on-demand manufacturer

Industry
Computer Software

Type
Public Company

Founded
2013

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

Mechanical Engineering
3d Printing
Cnc Machining
Custom Manufacturing
Custom Parts
Finance
Injection Molding
Manufacturing on Demand
Venture Capital
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Industrial Engineering
Software
Industrial Services
Manufacturing
Machinery
Information Technology & Services
CNC Machinery
Metal Manufacturing

Specialties

direct metal laser sintering (dmls)
cnc machining
production manufacturing
rapid prototyping
3d printing
selective laser sintering (sls)
polyjet 3d printing
urethane casting
sheet metal
fused deposition modeling (fdm)
stereolithography (sla)
injection molding
die casting
metal extrusion
plastic extrusion
metal stamping
rfq service
and sheet cutting

Business Classifications

B2B
SAAS
Enterprise

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Software Engineering for its Marketplace. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping and executing the software development strategy, ensuring that the technology solutions are robust, scalable, and in line with business objectives. This leadership role involves managing a growing team, fostering innovation, and collaborating with the executive team to define and implement technology strategies. Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, team management, staying abreast of technology trends, and fostering a culture of operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration. The role also requires the VP to have a strong background in web marketing and experience in modernizing legacy systems. Candidates for the VP of Software Engineering position should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, with at least 12 years of experience in software development and a minimum of 5 years in a senior management or executive role. Specific expertise in JavaScript technologies, Python programming, cloud hosting, and containerization is essential. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading and scaling software engineering teams, experience in marketplace environments, and a background in modernizing legacy systems. Strong communication skills, a strategic mindset, and a commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement are also required.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Technology Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions