Software Engineer (C++) Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

Freeform Future Corp.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their dynamic team focused on revolutionizing the 3D printing industry. In this role, you will develop and maintain critical software systems for cutting-edge autonomous metal 3D printing factories. Your contributions will drive the pace of innovation and enhance production capabilities. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing organization that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits, including generous paid parental leave and fully catered meals. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Traditional and Roth 401(k)

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Generous Paid Parental Leave

Free daily catered lunch and dinner

Casual dress and flexible work hours

Regular catered team building events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering required.
• Experience with C++ or Rust programming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop software for a production-scale 3D printing system.
• Integrate control algorithms into production software.

Skills

C++

Rust

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering

Advanced degree in computer science

Advanced degree in computer engineering

Tools

Linux

CI/CD tools

FPGA

GPU computing hardware

Job description

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost. Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation.

As a Software Engineer at Freeform, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and contributing to the architecture of critical software systems for our autonomous 3D printing factories, which includes controls, data acquisition/storage systems, and input geometry processing pipelines. Ultimately, your solutions will enable the first production scale, high quality, and fully automated metal 3D printing factory capabilities. 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 and develop software for an advanced, production-scale metal 3D printing system
• Work with process, control, and mechanical engineers to integrate control algorithms into production software
• Improve and scale out high-rate data acquisition, storage, and retrieval systems
• Implement processes for converting customer part geometries into machine print instructions
• Expand testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD) support throughout the software engineering team

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering
• Internship experience programming in C++ or Rust

Nice to Have:

• Advanced degree in computer science or computer engineering
• Experience interfacing with microcontrollers, FPGA, or GPU computing hardware
• Experience developing embedded or real-time software systems
• Experience writing software for industrial automation systems, robotics, or related hardware
• Experience with modern continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools
• Experience working in a Linux environment

Location:

We are located in Hawthorne, CA in a 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.

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 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 $100,000-$145,000, inclusive of all levels/seniority within this discipline.

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.

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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 (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”