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Formlabs

Software Engineer - Print Pipeline

Somerville, MAFrom $170kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Formlabs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop geometric algorithms and features for PreForm, their industry-leading 3D printer desktop application. You'll collaborate across software, hardware, and design teams to ship complex features used by tens of thousands of users worldwide, including companies like Apple, Tesla, and NASA.

What you'll do

  • Develop desktop 3D printer software with emphasis on geometric algorithms and computational geometry
  • Integrate R&D-researched features into the production PreForm codebase
  • Implement and optimize complex algorithms for features shipped to thousands of users
  • Collaborate with Product Management on long-term feature roadmap definition
  • Work cross-functionally with Hardware, Design, and other Software teams
  • Research and apply computer science advances to algorithm development

What they're looking for

  • C++ for desktop applications
  • Object-oriented design and development
  • 3D graphics or computational geometry
  • Solid mechanics or FEM (bonus)
  • Image processing (bonus)
  • Algorithm development and optimization
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Research paper comprehension in computer science

Benefits

  • Equity program with RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401K with low-cost fund options
  • Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks) and sabbatical (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible time off, on-site parking, and professional development opportunities
  • On-site meals and unlimited 3D prints
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Formlabs

Formlabs builds advanced 3D printing hardware and systems, with particular focus on dental and professional applications. The company is hiring for engineering roles including robotic systems integration, mechanical design, and reliability testing to develop and improve their 3D printing technology.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience with C++ for desktop applications. What projects have you shipped, and how did you approach performance optimization?
  • Describe your experience with 3D geometric algorithms. Have you worked with mesh processing, polygon arithmetic, or support structure generation?
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