Startup Founder

Formlabs; Somerville (MA); Híbrido; USD 120 000 - 250 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Equity (RSUs)

Healthcare

401(k)

Parental leave

Sabbatical

On-site parking

3D prints

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

Formlabs is seeking a Startup Founder in Somerville, MA to rapidly identify, develop, and scale new product lines within the company. You will lead diverse teams across hardware, software, and materials science, taking ownership of ideas from R&D through global shipping.

You are a technical self-starter with prior startup or venture-building experience, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and a strong drive to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualificações

• Proven entrepreneurial experience leading or founding ventures.
• Strong leadership with ability to hire and mentor multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to operate with ambiguity and drive results across hardware, software, and business functions.

Responsabilidades

• Build and lead multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, operators, and designers.
• Dive deep into electro-mechanical robotic products and explore new technologies.
• Make high-stakes decisions impacting core technology and business trajectory.
• Own the full lifecycle from ideation to scale across hardware and manufacturing.

Conhecimentos

Entrepreneurial experience

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Bias for action

MBA

Manufacturing knowledge

3D printing

Tableau

SQL

Formação académica

Mechanical Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

MBA

Ferramentas

Tableau

SQL

Descrição da oferta de emprego

## Startup Founder**Department:** Hardware Engineering **Location:** Somerville, MA---**About Formlabs:**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.**Your Impact:**Your mandate is to act as a **mini-CEO**: rapidly identify, develop, and scale new product lines and ventures within Formlabs. We value **bias for action, comfort with ambiguity, and deep ownership** over outcomes.We are seeking **results-focused leaders/entrepreneurs** who can quickly pivot and take charge. Your contribution will span the product cycle, from deep **R&D** to **global-scale shipping** across hardware, software, materials science, and business functions.**What You’ll Do:*** **Build & Lead**: Create and lead multi-disciplinary teams of talented engineers, operators, and designers. Hire and mentor the next generation of Formlabs leaders* **DIve Deep:**Roll up your sleeves to build complex, electro-mechanical robotic products as we continue to explore new technologies, applications, and market opportunities within R&D.* **Take Decisive Action**: Make crucial, high-stakes decisions that directly impact our core technology and business trajectory.* **Embrace the Ambiguity**: Work at the intersection of complex disciplines (engineering, sales, manufacturing, marketing) and take full ownership to get the job done.**About You:*** You are technical. You likely have an engineering degree of some sort. Or better yet, you left school a bit early to go build something you were too excited to wait for.* You are a tinkerer and/or an ex-co-founder who thrives on complexity and doesn’t wait for permission. You get results.* **Proven Entrepreneurial Experience:** You have previously built a business or significant venture (technology startup experience is ideal), demonstrating a high tolerance for risk and a bias for action.* **Comfort with Breadth:** You have direct experience creating multi-disciplinary technology products and understand the full lifecycle from ideation to scale.* **Ownership & Hustle:** You possess the “get it done” mindset—the hustle to do whatever it takes, whether it’s pitching a customer, setting up a supply chain, or debugging a prototype.* **Adaptive Leadership:** You excel at both hiring and leading teams and are energized by a constantly changing, high-standard environment.The standard is high, and the work is hard. Success here means you will be fundamentally changing digital manufacturing for designers, engineers, researchers, and artists everywhere.**Bonus Skills:*** Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Degree, or related* Entrepreneurial experience, such as founding your own business.* MBA or experience in a consulting role* Familiarity with manufacturing, regulatory, or product standards and compliance in industries like healthcare, pharma, or life sciences.* Experience with 3D printing technologies and materials.* Familiarity with Tableau or SQL.**Compensation:**We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity. Full-time employees receive equity in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance with your impact.At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $120,000 and $250,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.**Our Benefits & Perks:*** 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* Regularly 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.***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.**Compensation**We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.The annual base pay range for this role is:$150,000—$300,000 USDTo all recruitment agencies: Formlabs does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Formlabs employees or any other company location. Formlabs is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly.