CNC Programmer Machinist

Motive Companies; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Friendly culture

Job summary

Motive Companies in North Orange County, CA, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to advance the geometric engine powering our manufacturing platform. You will analyze CAD models, assess manufacturability, and generate tooling geometry, collaborating with the CTO and cross-functional teams.

Requirements include strong experience with Rust/C++, Go, computational geometry, and CAD/CAM systems. Startups or small teams thrive in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with Rust, C++, Go or other performance-oriented languages.
• Experience with computational geometry, CAD/CAM systems, graphics, or geometric modeling.
• Experience with mesh processing, solid modeling, or geometric kernels.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, CNC machining, tooling, or automation systems.
• Experience developing algorithms for geometric analysis, optimization, or manufacturability.
• Startup or small-team experience in fast-moving environments.
• Strong foundation in mathematics, physics, computer graphics, robotics, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Build software that analyzes, manipulates, and generates complex 3D geometry.
• Develop algorithms that evaluate manufacturability of composite parts and tooling.
• Build interfaces to program machining equipment to automate workflows.
• Develop internal engineering tools that improve speed, quality, and scalability across the factory.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, operations, and software teams to translate real-world production challenges into software solutions.
• Help shape technical architecture and mentor other engineers as the team grows.

Skills

Rust

C++

Go

Computational geometry

Geometric modeling

Mesh processing

Mathematics

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

Graphics

Geometric kernels

Job description

Immediate Opening for a Senior Software Engineer (North Orange County, CA)

Are you the type of individual that is motivated by the challenge of a dynamic, complex, yet rewarding career? The Senior Software Engineer will have a deep interest or experience in computational geometry, CAD/CAM systems, and geometric algorithms. In this role, you'll work directly with our CTO and software team to develop the geometric engine that powers our manufacturing platform. You'll build systems that analyze customer CAD models, automate manufacturability assessments, generate tooling and production geometry, and help bridge the gap between digital design and physical manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Build software that analyzes, manipulates, and generates complex 3D geometry
• Develop algorithms that evaluate manufacturability of composite parts and tooling
• Build interfaces to program machining equipment to automate workflows
• Develop internal engineering tools that improve speed, quality, and scalability across the factory
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, operations, and software teams to translate real-world production challenges into software solutions
• Help shape technical architecture and mentor other engineers as the team grows

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience with Rust, C++, Go, or other performance-oriented languages
• Experience working with computational geometry, CAD/CAM systems, graphics, or geometric modeling
• Experience with mesh processing, solid modeling, or geometric kernels
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, CNC machining, tooling, or automation systems
• Experience developing algorithms for geometric analysis, optimization, or manufacturability
• Startup or small-team experience in fast-moving environments
• Strong foundation in mathematics, physics, computer graphics, robotics, or related fields

KEY BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 401k
• Friendly, employee-centric company culture
• Client is offering a base of $150-200K DOE