Software Engineer

Layup Parts

$130K — $200K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong engineering fundamentals with a focus on reliable software
  • Ability to independently drive projects
  • Experience in fast-paced, startup environments
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams

Responsibilities

  • Build and enhance the Factory Operating System for production management
  • Develop integrations for manufacturing equipment to capture real-time data
  • Implement features for a customer portal to streamline project delivery
  • Create internal tools to automate workflows and boost manufacturing throughput
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to solve software-related challenges
  • Mentor teammates and promote a culture of technical excellence

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Equity option grants
  • 401k plan
  • Unlimited paid time off plus 9 company holidays
Full Job Description
We are looking for highly motivated Software Engineers to join our team as key members of our growing engineering function. This is a high-impact role that presents a unique opportunity to make decisions that shape the technical trajectory of Layup. You are an ideal candidate if you are looking to join an exceptional team and play a significant role in the growth and success of an early-stage startup. We can hire at various levels and need both frontend and backend skillsets. It's also ok to be more frontend or backend leaning.

What you will do:

  • Build and expand our proprietary Factory Operating System, the software platform that orchestrates production from quote to shipment.
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  • Develop interfaces and integrations for manufacturing equipment, capturing real-time production data and turning it into actionable insights.
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  • Implement features for our customer portal, creating a seamless experience from project submission through delivery.
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  • Create internal tools that automate workflows, eliminate bottlenecks, and increase manufacturing throughput.
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  • Partner closely with manufacturing, operations, and production teams to solve real-world problems through software.
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  • Mentor teammates and help foster a culture of technical excellence, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
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What We're Looking For:

  • Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
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  • 4+ years professional software engineering experience.
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  • Strong engineering fundamentals and a bias toward building reliable, maintainable software.
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  • Ability to drive projects single handedly without much guidance or input.
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  • Experience in startups or small teams in fast-paced and quickly changing environments.
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  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
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  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.
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Preferred:

  • Experience with Go, Typescript or Rust.
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  • Experience working with manufacturing systems, industrial automation, MES, ERP, or machine integrations.
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  • Experience designing software related to 3D part representations or manipulation in a CAD/CAM program or similar.
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  • Familiarity with customer facing software applications.
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  • Understanding of mechanical engineering, manufacturing processes, or composite part production.
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$130,000 - $200,000 a year

Final compensation is based on your experience, skills, and what you bring to the table.

Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance

Equity Option Grants

401k plan

Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO + 9 Company Holidays.

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