About

Matthew Halbe is a Software Leader with over 15 years of relevant experience in the field. He currently serves as the Director of Software Engineering (Marketplace) at Xometry, where he leads a team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions. Matthew's philosophy of software development centers around the idea that programs are meant to serve people. This enables him to make grounded decisions amidst technical complexity, competing options, and trade-offs. Matthew believes that as a single human, he is limited, and one of the best things he can do is raise his fellow developers so that as a team, they can achieve more. He understands the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving success. Furthermore, he believes that the best way to learn is to test one's limits and be in a position of not knowing. Seeking help from that position is an excellent way to grow. Prior to his current role, Matthew worked as the Principal Front End Software Engineer at Xometry and Lead Software Engineer at Vistaprint. He has a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from American University and completed a Farsi program at the Defense Language Institute. Matthew's technical skills include software engineering, testing, frontend development, and senior software engineering. He has a strong understanding of the software development life cycle and is proficient in various programming languages, frameworks, and tools. In summary, Matthew Halbe is a Software Leader with a people-centric approach to software development. He is a team player, a mentor, and a lifelong learner who believes in pushing oneself to the limits to achieve growth.