Formlabs

Embedded Software Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

Formlabs$108K — $117K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience working with embedded systems
  • Passionate about firmware and embedded electronics
  • Proficiency with C++ or C, and familiarity with Python
  • Confident in writing, testing, and debugging low-level code
  • Development experience in Unix/Linux environments
  • Strong collaboration skills in team settings

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement embedded software applications from start to finish
  • Collaborate with engineers to improve product user experience
  • Write and deliver code to enhance custom hardware functionality
  • Test software-hardware integration hands-on with physical devices
  • Participate in writing and testing code mostly in C++ for new printer features
  • Push the boundaries of 3D printing technology through embedded software development

Benefits

  • Flexible Out of Office Plan allowing for time off as needed
  • On-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Catered lunches three times a week, along with snacks and beverages
  • Cohort-based social and professional development for interns
  • Various opt-in cultural events within the company community
  • Access to unlimited 3D prints as a unique perk
Full Job Description
3D printing requires a complex interplay of software, hardware, and electronics \- our embedded engineers are the critical component that ties these teams together. You'll work closely with electrical engineers, systems engineers, and the rest of our software team to build, shape, and define our embedded systems.

If you're excited to hack on firmware and create elegant solutions to problems on real world products, we want you as an Embedded Software Intern.

Watch more videos of Formlabs interns here!

Internship Term: Winter/Spring (January-April)Commitment: Full-timeLocation: Onsite in Somerville, MA

The Job
  • Design and implement embedded software applications from inception to release
  • Collaborate with a stellar team of multidisciplinary engineers to constantly enhance the user experience of our products
  • Write and ship meaningful code that makes our custom hardware work, find the bugs, and ultimately push the limits of 3D printing
  • "Day in the life" of the Embedded Software team here at HQ Somerville consists of writing code and tests (mostly in C++) for new features for our printers, as well as testing software-hardware integration by working hands-on with hardware. You will be part of a team writing software that is used by thousands of customers of Formlabs printers
  • This role does not require previous 3D printing experience, but you should want to learn and do it!

You
  • xperience working with embedded systems
  • Passionate about firmware and embedded electronics
  • Willing to work with C++ or C, comfortable working with Python
  • Confident in writing, testing, and debugging low-level code (from microcontrollers to embedded Linux)
  • Development experience in Unix/Linux and distros
  • Love to work in a collaborative environment

Intern Benefits & Perks:
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan \- take time when you need it
  • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Catered on-site lunches (3x per week), snacks, beverages, & treats
  • Cohort-based social and professional development experience for interns
  • Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
  • And of course\... unlimited 3D prints

Compensation

Interns at Formlabs are paid on a bi-weekly pay schedule. The pay range for this role will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization. This is a salaried role, so you will always be paid based on the assumed 40 hours per week as a full-time intern. This position does not offer housing or relocation assistance.

The bi-weekly pay range for this role is:

$3,700-$4,500 USD

About Formlabs

Formlabs is a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer. The company was founded in 2011 by a team of engineers and designers from the MIT Media Lab. Formlabs specializes in stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) 3D printers, as well as related software and materials. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, engineering, and education. Formlabs has received numerous awards for its innovative products and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
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1,000 employees
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Founded
2011

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