5+ years of professional software development experience
Proficiency in C++, Go, or Rust
Experience with high-performance systems software
Familiarity with telemetry systems, hardware control, or real-time embedded Linux
Responsibilities
Architect and develop software for production-scale metal 3D printing systems
Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to integrate control algorithms
Enhance and scale petabyte-scale telemetry storage systems
Apply computer science fundamentals to tackle complex algorithmic challenges
Develop solutions using GPU parallel processing
Embrace innovation and flexibility in problem-solving
Benefits
Inclusive and diverse company culture
Significant stock option packages
100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Life insurance
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
Relocation assistance
Generous paid vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave and extended transition for birthing parents
Daily catered meals and stocked kitchenette
Casual dress and flexible work hours
Full Job Description
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
As a Senior Software Engineer at Freeform, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing critical software systems for our autonomous 3D printing factories. You'll have an opportunity to touch many different aspects of our software ecosystem from hardware control, to high-rate telemetry and big data storage systems, to high-performance compute and machine learning pipelines. We don't develop software in a vacuum, we develop it alongside a multi-disciplinary team with specific, real-world purposes, so collaboration and systems-level thinking are essential to success. If working in an environment where you can rapidly deploy code to solve problems on the cutting edge of AI-enabled manufacturing technology sounds exciting, we'd love to hear from you!
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 mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and physicists to integrate control algorithms into production software
Improve and scale out petabyte-scale, high-rate telemetry, storage, and retrieval systems
Use computer science and engineering fundamentals to solve notoriously challenging algorithmic and optimization problems
Develop high-performance compute solutions using GPU parallel processing
Move fast, innovate, don't over-engineer things, be a good teammate, be flexible and open to new ideas, and push the bounds of what's possible
Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of professional experience in software development
Proficiency in a systems level programming language such as C++, Go, or Rust
Experience with high-performance systems software such as high-volume telemetry systems, hardware control systems, real-time embedded Linux, or similar
Nice to Have:
Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or computer engineering
10+ years of professional software development experience
Experience building out backend infrastructure, high-performance storage solutions, streaming processing systems, scientific analysis pipelines and workflows
Experience writing software for industrial automation systems, robotics, or related hardware
Experience with operations systems, computer architecture, or similar computer systems internals
Experience with computer graphics or similar geometry-intensive problems
Experience operating as a technical lead, driving architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers
Location:
Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.
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 a world-changing technology.
Benefits
Significant stock option packages
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 $150,000-$250,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.
