Staff Software Engineer: Cloud Toolpathing Architect-Lead

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Equity package

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the architecture and evolution of a cloud-based toolpathing platform within a CAD-to-print workflow. The role blends hands-on development with strategic platform decisions, balancing legacy production needs with modernized design.

You will influence system architecture, guide execution strategy, and promote engineering best practices across the team, while mentoring engineers and driving performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong background in computational geometry and related algorithms.
• Experience with on-premises and cloud-based applications.
• Proven track record modernizing or rebuilding production systems.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture for a next-generation toolpathing system leveraging cloud elasticity for performance and scalability.
• Design PLM integrations to create a seamless digital thread from customer request through manufacturing execution.
• Partner with Product Owners and Scrum Leaders to translate architecture into executable plans.
• Participate across the SDLC through design, development, review, testing, deployment, and support.
• Lead modernization efforts while supporting legacy production systems.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence.

Skills

Software development experience

Computational geometry

Cloud-based applications

SDLC involvement

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Engineering or related field

Job description

VulcanForms Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the architecture and evolution of a cloud-based toolpathing platform within a CAD-to-print workflow. The role blends hands-on development with strategic platform decisions, balancing legacy production needs with modernized design.

You will influence system architecture, guide execution strategy, and promote engineering best practices across the team, while mentoring engineers and driving performance improvements.