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Principal software engineer - THANGS

Columbus, OH, USA

70 Days ago

Job Description


Description

Thangs 3D, Inc. ( https://thangs.com )

About Thangs 3D

Thangs is the leading 3D model community and 3D memberships platform for designers, engineers and enthusiasts.

Thangs is not just a platform it'stheultimate destination for 3D designers, engineers, and enthusiasts alike! As the leading community for 3D modeling, Thangs is revolutionizing the way creators collaborate, share, and discover. Whether you're a professional engineer crafting intricate designs, a hobbyist exploring the endless possibilities of 3D, or a visionary looking to bring your next big idea to life, Thangs is the place where your creativity can soar. With exclusive 3D memberships, a wealth of resources, and an active, thriving community, Thangs empowers you to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of 3D design. Join today and unlock a universe of innovation at your fingertips!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer for our 3D community and marketplace platform. As a key technical contributor, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing our backend and frontend systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and drive best practices in software development

Requirements

Core Responsibilities

  • Develop, architect, maintain, and extend scalable web applications using NodeJS, NextJS and ReactJS
  • Implement, maintain, and improve polyglot, cloud-native services that serve tens of millions of users per month.
  • Drive performance optimization initiatives across the platform
  • Collaborate with product management to turn ideas into features and define technical strategy and roadmap

Technical Requirements

Required Experience (7+ years)

  • Proven experience building and scaling B2C platforms with tens of millions of monthly active users, including but not limited to:
    • High-concurrency system design
    • Real-time analytics and monitoring
    • Performance optimization at scale
    • Database modeling and optimization

Desired experience

  • Full-stack web development, including NextJS and React.
  • Google Cloud Platform:
    • App Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions
    • Cloud Storage
    • Auto-scaling configurations
    • Global load balancing
  • Understanding of 3D printing technologies
  • Experience with computational geometry

Leadership & Soft Skills

  • Excellence in technical communication and documentation
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Experience organizing and breaking down large technical efforts into manageable chunks for a small team to complete.
  • Ability to balance technical excellence with business requirements
  • Experience working with product and business stakeholders in fast-paced environments

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement scalable cloud solutions for 3D model processing, a social community around 3D models, and a marketplace for them.
  • Design and optimize systems to handle growing user demands

Technical Requirements

  • Preferred Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in web development and distributed systems.
  • Proven experience scaling B2C platforms to tens of millions of users
  • Strong portfolio of complex technical projects
  • Background in computer graphics, 3D visualization or computational geometry is a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity package
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Remote work options
  • Latest development hardware and tools

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills Required

Software Development3D modelsComputer GraphicsConcurrencyProduct Management3D Modeling3D Printing3D VisualizationAnalyticsCloud StorageCommunicationComputer ScienceCreativityDatabaseDesignDevelopmentDocumentationGeometryGoogle Cloud PlatformInnovationInsuranceLeadershipLoad BalancingManagementMarketplaceOptimizationPrintingReactJSRoadmapScalabilityScalingScienceSoft SkillsSoftware EngineeringStrategyTechnical CommunicationVision InsuranceVisionaryVisualizationWeb Development

Job Overview


Job Function: IT/Computers - Software & Software Services

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 7 - 8 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: Shapeways

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: http://www.shapeways.com

Location

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