Software Engineer, API & Automation

Formlabs; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program (RSUs)

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401K with advisory services

Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)

Sabbatical leave (up to 6 weeks)

Flexible Out of Office Plan

On-site parking & commuter benefits

On-site meals & snacks

Professional development opportunities

Culture events & unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking a Software Engineer on the API & Automation team to design and build production APIs and SDKs for interacting with Formlabs software, printers, and manufacturing workflows. You will craft reliable automation systems that help customers integrate print preparation and Formlabs printers into their software stacks and workflows.

You’ll contribute to shipping value-generating features, collaborate with Product Management and external developers, and tackle complex problems across

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Object-oriented design

Cloud services

Ambiguity handling

Cross-system collaboration

User-focused software

Tools

REST

gRPC

OpenAPI

AsyncAPI

NATS

MQTT

DevOps / CI/CD

Cloud infrastructure

Embedded systems

3D graphics / robotics / simulation

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 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 forwardCan 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.

CompensationEvery 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:$110,000—$150,000 USD