Software Engineer, API & Automation

Formlabs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust equity program (RSUs)

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401K with advisor access

Parental leave

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking software engineers to design and build production APIs and SDKs that connect Formlabs software, printers, and manufacturing workflows. You will create reliable automation to integrate print preparation with Formlabs hardware and services.

You will ship features via easy-to-use APIs, collaborate with PMs and external developers, and tackle technically challenging problems spanning multiple systems and devices.

Qualifications

• Experience building APIs/SDKs or developer-facing software.
• Strong foundation in software architecture, data structures, and OO design.
• Comfort debugging across system boundaries and complex interactions.
• Interested in 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 enabling integration of print preparation and Formlabs printers.
• Ship value-generating features by creating easy-to-use APIs for developers.
• Collaborate with Product Management and external developers to shape technical direction.

Skills

APIs & SDKs

Cloud services

Data structures

OO design

Cross-system debugging

Tools

NATS

MQTT

OpenAPI

C++

DevOps

Job description

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 JobDesign and build production APIs and SDKs for interacting with Formlabs software, printers, and manufacturing workflowsBuild reliable automation systems that enable customers to integrate print preparation and Formlabs printers into their software and workflowsShip value-generating features to customers by building and evolving reliable, easy-to-use APIsWork with Product Management teams and external developers to solve complex problems and shape the long-term technical directionYouHave experience building APIs, SDKs, or other developer-facing softwareHave a strong foundation in software architecture, data structures, object-oriented software design, and cloud servicesEnjoy working on ambiguous and technically challenging problems that span multiple systemsAre comfortable working across system boundaries and debugging complex interactions between software componentsAre interested in the interaction between software and physical devicesAre highly user-focused and motivated by building software that makes a real difference for the people who use itTake ownership, have a bias toward action, and are comfortable making decisions and moving work forwardCan collaborate effectively with engineers and technical teams across different disciplinesBonus SkillsExperience designing or working with APIs using technologies such as REST, gRPC, OpenAPI, or AsyncAPIExperience with messaging systems such as NATS or MQTTExperience writing C++ code, from academic or personal projects to production softwareExperience with MES or industrial automationExperience with DevOps, CI/CD, or cloud infrastructureExperience with embedded systems, networkingExperience building AI-powered applicationsExperience with 3D graphics, computational geometry, robotics, or simulationOur Perks & BenefitsRobust equity program to build future wealth through RSUsComprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisorsGenerous 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 itAmple on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefitsHealthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treatsRegular sponsored professional development opportunitiesMany opt-in culture events across our diverse communityAnd of course… unlimited 3D printsWe 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.Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.