Senior Software Engineer, API & Automation Software

Frontdoor Defense; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Healthcare coverage

401K plan

Parental leave

Sabbatical leave

On-site parking

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for API & Automation to design APIs and automation that connect Formlabs software with printers. You will build production APIs/SDKs and robust automation to integrate print workflows, working with product teams and external developers.

The role emphasizes reliable, scalable software, collaboration across disciplines, and a strong focus on connecting software with physical manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

• Experience building APIs, SDKs, or other developer-facing software.
• Strong foundation in software architecture, data structures, object-oriented design, and cloud services.
• Enjoy solving ambiguous, technically challenging problems across multiple systems.
• Comfortable working across system boundaries and debugging complex interactions between software components.
• Interested in the interaction between software and physical devices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build production APIs and SDKs for interacting with Formlabs software, printers, and manufacturing workflows.
• Build reliable automation systems that enable customers to integrate print preparation and Formlabs printers into their software and workflows.
• Ship value-generating features to customers by building and evolving reliable, easy-to-use APIs.
• Work with Product Management teams and external developers to solve complex problems and shape the long-term technical direction.

Skills

APIs/SDKs development

Software architecture

Cloud services

Debugging cross-system interactions

Developer-focused software

Tools

NATS

MQTT

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, API & Automation

Design and ship API and automation features connecting Formlabs software with printers

Location: Somerville, Massachusetts

Compensation: $150,000 - 210,000 USD / year

About The Role

Senior Software Engineer, API & Automation

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we're building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We're a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you're ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

Our Software team develops a developer-friendly platform that enables programmatic access to PreForm and Formlabs printers. We build APIs, SDKs, and automation tools that allow customers and partners to integrate their applications and workflows with the Formlabs ecosystem. This work spans desktop applications, embedded devices, networking, and cloud services. As a Software Engineer on the API & Automation team, you'll solve problems where reliability, usability, and system design are equally important, building software that ultimately controls physical manufacturing processes.

We're looking for engineers at all experience levels, from early-career engineers building their expertise to experienced engineers ready to take on complex technical challenges. You don't need previous 3D printing experience. We're looking for people who enjoy tackling difficult problems and are excited to build software that connects developers to physical manufacturing systems.

The Job

Design and build production APIs and SDKs for interacting with Formlabs software, printers, and manufacturing workflows

Build reliable automation systems that enable customers to integrate print preparation and Formlabs printers into their software and workflows

Ship value-generating features to customers by building and evolving reliable, easy-to-use APIs

Work with Product Management teams and external developers to solve complex problems and shape the long-term technical direction

You

Have experience building APIs, SDKs, or other developer-facing software

Have a strong foundation in software architecture, data structures, object-oriented software design, and cloud services

Enjoy working on ambiguous and technically challenging problems that span multiple systems

Are comfortable working across system boundaries and debugging complex interactions between software components

Are interested in the interaction between software and physical devices

Are highly user-focused and motivated by building software that makes a real difference for the people who use it

Take ownership, have a bias toward action, and are comfortable making decisions and moving work forward

Can collaborate effectively with engineers and technical teams across different disciplines

Bonus Skills

Experience designing or working with APIs using technologies such as REST, gRPC, OpenAPI, or AsyncAPI

Experience with messaging systems such as NATS or MQTT

Experience writing C++ code, from academic or personal projects to production software

Experience with MES or industrial automation

Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, or cloud infrastructure

Experience with embedded systems, networking

Experience building AI-powered applications

Experience with 3D graphics, computational geometry, robotics, or simulation

Our Perks & Benefits

Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors

Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)

Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)

Flexible Out of Office Plan - Take time when you need it

Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits

Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats

Regular sponsored professional development opportunities

Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community

And of course unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Compensation Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You'll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:$150,000 —$210,000 USD