For the given job description <<As a Manager, you will be a key driver in building features and platform stability into Markforgeds cloud-based 3D printing solution. You will be responsible for entire feature sets and the people delivering them: decomposition of requirements, hands-on implementation, cross-team coordination, and the career arc of a team of strong engineers. You will have a growth mindset, accelerating engineers career progression and hiring more team members.
This is a playercoach role. Markforged strongly values individuals who use, understand, and love our product and want to see their efforts actively being used by their customers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of hands-on experience in managing and maturing teams and with a ship often mindset.
What will you own?
Manage and grow a team of 3-7 experienced engineers responsible for building full feature setsDrive technical decisions and be accountable for the delivery of solutions on initiatives they ownWork with engineers across the company to build new features at a large scaleImprove engineering standards, tooling, and processesPlan for the growth of Markforged's infrastructureWork directly with the Product team to own and manage their own teams roadmapGain experience using the latest generation of 3D printers and assist our team as we explore new ways to integrate machine features into the productComfortability commuting to our Waltham, MA HQ 2+ daysweek
Important Note:
Although we list out what we generally look for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit, but are not currently listed. Research has shown this especially applies to women and other marginalized groups, who tend to apply if they check 100% of every box, versus men who apply if they hit roughly 60%. The point were getting at, it doesnt hurt to take a chance and apply!
What you have:
1+ year experience in Engineering Management5+ years experience in leading the design, execution, and shipment of high-quality features with strong Computer Science fundamentalsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalentProven experience delivering under an AgileScrumKanban methodologyExperience with contemporary web development frameworks (Angular, React Redux, Node.js, etc.)Experience with cloud systems such as AWS or AzureKnowledge of performance optimization, parallelization, and distributed systemsExperience building APIs, Services, andor Scaling SystemsSignificant Experience with Schema Design and Query Optimization with SQLExcellent command of Javascript or TypeScriptHave excellent verbal & written English communicationKnow your way around a UNIX shell
Bonus Points:
Proficiency in writing Node applications and scaling them to support thousands of usersCan design and implement tooling and automation for clustering, scaling, monitoring, and alertingExperience with web-based visualization frameworks (Canvas, D3, Three.js, WebGL, and more)Experience with CADCAM software and 3D modeling librariesA huge plus for experience with 3D Printing  Additive Manufacturing
#fulltime #hybrid
Why Markforged?
Help us reinvent manufacturing.
We are reinventing manufacturing so that engineers can build anything they imagine.
We are one team that wins together!
You will be engaging every day with passionate and dedicated individuals in a collaborative environment working towards making best-in-class products.
Perks & Benefits
For all US-based roles, we offer a competitive compensation package and a full suite of benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, commuter benefits, open PTO policy, and more. Our work environment includes casual dress, a fully stocked kitchen, bike storage, free parking, weekly catered lunches, and fitness perks. You will have unlimited access to our 3D printers for professional and personal parts!
Markforged values the differences among our employees and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. These differences include but are not limited to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. This goal emphasizes the development of inclusive work environments that capitalize on each employees skills, experience, and unique perspectives as we strive to achieve an unparalleled standard of excellence.
To all recruitment agencies: Markforged does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Markforged employees. Markforged is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
#LH-RH1>> the resume: <<SummaryHighly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target market.
SkillsFileMaker, SQL, Javascript, and .NET
languages. Asp.Net (2 years), Vb.Net (2 years), Javascript (4 years), Microsoft Office (6 years), SQL (2 years), VBA (1
year)
ExperienceSoftware Engineer,06/2014-12/2016–New York,NY,uCompose 2.0 PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.2015 Above and Beyond Award Recipient.FileMaker.iPads, Windows Surface, PC, Printing.Converted an existing production and inventory management system from primarily paper-based to ~95%
device-based.Implemented iPads at the Production, Inventory, and Shipping levels.PC-based and printable reports for administrative staff.Reduced input lag from one day to minutes; gave administrative users real-time production reports.Allowed supervisors to create different versions of recipes (e.g.in case of ingredient shortage), and to swap
out recipes for a production run, recalculating ingredient needs instantly.Real-time production reports, combined with a "production queue" of upcoming jobs, gave supervisors
vastly increased flexibility in responding to customer needs, output irregularities (pro and con), and ingredient
shortages.Allowed us to comply with SQF standards by enabling supervisory staff to approve every step of the
production process
MAINTENANCE SYSTEM.iPads for Maintenance Technicians.iPad and PC Layouts for Maintenance Manager.Touch-based design scheme developed with maintenance workflow in mind
SCOUTBOSS.SQL Database.Javascript and REST API.Enabled boy scout units to enter orders for popcorn.Enabled council and district leaders to manage orders for their units.Provided printable invoices and various reports used by council and district leaders.Calculated commission percentages, tracked payments, and directed award-winners to their respective prize
sites based on council
BUILDING-WIDE WiFi.Added wireless access points to all warehouses and loading docks.In conjunction with the Production Management System, made it possible to keep all aspects of production,
inventory, shipping, and receiving up-to-date.Reduced lag time from 1+ day to minutes or hours.Software Engineer,04/2012-05/2014Rue La La–Shepherdsville,KY,Developed administrator interface allowing organizations to file corporate documents with the Secretary of
State.Imported 180 years of corporate data from a mainframe dump file into the current SoS database using a
WinForms application running a batch routine.Developed a system wherein 600 business-filing relationships could be filed using an asynchronous, modular
webpage designed to be utilized by administrative and public users alike, with varying permissions based on
user role.Developed a web page to allow users to add to, delete from, and update these relationships instantaneously,
and preview the resulting form.Utilized Dynamsoft's javascript API to deliver client-side scanning and image upload functionality.Allows users to add official documents to the government datastore with the click of a button.Implemented user-friendly audit trail functionality that could be applied to any table in the database with the
switch of a parameter.Utilized Telerik Reporting tools to generate date-range reports on new businesses, invoice receipts and
remitter letters, and state-issued certificates
VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT.Used Telerik reporting and user interface tools to allow efficient, dependable maintenance of voter registration
information.Implemented one-touch scanning process that incorporated barcode labels created via javascript.Barcodes are read by scanning software and used to associate the scanned image with a specific voter
change record.Used in a multi-step voter record confirmation process.Assisted with a WinForms application used in onsite polling in Iowa elections.Business Intelligence Analyst,07/2010-07/2012Rue La La–Homeland,FL,Utilized BI tools to deliver analytical data to business users.Leveraged data warehouse knowledge at the semantic and presentation levels.Network Margin Project.Held on-site JAD session with clients.Daily meetings with clients to reiterate requirements and gauge progress.Created 50-page User's Guide to the Network Margin system.
Education and TrainingBachelor's:Computer Science,Expected inMay 2010-University of Wisconsin-Platteville,WIGPA:Status-Computer Science
Skills.NET, Asp.Net, Vb.Net, administrative, API, BI, council, client, clients, data warehouse, Database, dependable, FileMaker, filing, government, image, inventory management, Inventory, Javascript, letters, mainframe, meetings, access, Microsoft Office, Windows, Network, manage orders, page, PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT, progress, read, real-time, receiving, reporting, scanning, scheme, Shipping, Software Engineer, SQL, supervisory, switch, user interface, VBA, web page, workflow>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit