Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Manufacturing Systems)

Freeform; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (100

Life insurance

Traditional and Roth 401(k)

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Free daily catered lunch and dinner

Fully stocked kitchenette

Casual dress

Flexible work hours

Team building events

Job summary

Freeform, based in Hawthorne, CA, seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to architect and implement critical embedded software for autonomous metal 3D printing factories. You will focus on hardware control, high-speed data acquisition, and compute systems, acting as the nervous system of our production line.

You will collaborate with process engineers and FPGA teams to integrate control algorithms and data collection, with a focus on robustness, maintainability, and scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development in C/C++ and/or Rust.
• Experience in real-time embedded system design with Linux.
• Experience in object-oriented programming and design.

Responsibilities

• Architect state-of-the-art software for an advanced production-scale metal 3D printing system.
• Design and develop the machine instruction interface to the metal 3D printing system hardware.
• Develop software to enable the computer vision system, monitor sensor data, calibrations, log quality data, and health of the system.
• Work with process and control engineers to integrate control algorithms into production software.
• Work with FPGA developers to develop high-speed data acquisition software.
• Create software for collection and analysis of process data.
• Develop software required to implement production automation solutions.
• Develop, unit test, and deploy functional, scalable, robust, and maintainable software.
• Generate and maintain documentation of designed software and integrated systems.

Skills

C/C++/Rust

RTOS/Linux

OO design

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/engineering

Tools

PCIe driver development

FPGA/GPUs

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Manufacturing Systems)

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Freeform, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing critical embedded software systems that enable our advanced metal 3D printing factories to operate fully autonomously at high speeds with precision. This entails developing elegant software solutions for hardware control, high speed data acquisition, and custom high performance compute systems. Your software will effectively act as the nervous system of our fully automated metal printing factories. As a crucial member of the engineering team you will be responsible for driving the pace of innovation, maximizing development speed, and maintaining a standard of excellence within the entire engineering team.

3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!

Responsibilities:

• Architect state-of-the-art software for an advanced production-scale metal 3D printing system
• Design and develop the machine instruction interface to the metal 3D printing system hardware
• Develop software to enable the computer vision system, monitor sensor data, perform calibrations, log quality data, and keep track of the health of the printing system over its lifetime
• Work with process and control engineers to integrate control algorithms into production software
• Work with FPGA developers to develop high-speed data acquisition software
• Create software for collection and analysis of process data
• Develop software required to implement production automation solutions
• Develop, unit test, and deploy functional, scalable, robust, and maintainable software
• Generate and maintain documentation of designed software and integrated systems

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software development using C/C++ and/or Rust
• Experience in real-time embedded system design with Linux OS
• Experience in object-oriented programming and design

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, engineering, or related field
• Experience working in a high performance compute environment (FPGAs or GPUs)
• Experience with PCIe driver development and troubleshooting
• Experience with high speed data acquisition and real time closed-loop-control systems
• Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems
• Experience writing software for industrial automation systems, robotics, or related hardware
• Creative thinker able to apply first-principles reasoning to solve complex problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Location:

Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA’s deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.

Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.

What We Offer:

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
• We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
• Life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Relocation assistance provided
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
• Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
• Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
• Compensation
  • As a growing company , the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company’s current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.
  • In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $150,000-$250,000 . The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.
• Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Export Compliance: Due to the nature of various Freeform customers, the person hired will have access to information and items controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), and, therefore, must be a “U.S. person” as defined in the ITAR which include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (i.e., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”