Software Engineer, Factory Automation

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.

Join a small, scrappy team driving Form Now, our new print-on-demand service that brings professional 3D printing to customers faster and more affordably than ever. As a Software Engineer, you’ll build and scale our custom Manufacturing Execution System (MES), which keeps our factory running efficiently and automatically. You’ll design and improve the software that powers our production line, solve complex technical challenges, and play a key role in launching a new class of 3D printing at scale.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement core software features for the Form Now print-on-demand service.

• Architect and build the next generation of factory software, including our custom Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

• Create robust backend code using Python/Django, and user-facing frontend code with Next.js and React.js.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with factory operators, product managers, and leadership to define and deliver new features and integrations.

• Take full ownership of your projects, from initial scoping and development to testing, implementation, and ongoing support.

• Maintain and improve our existing codebase, ensuring reliability and scalability in a production environment.

About You:

• You have a proven track record as a Full-stack Web Developer with experience in a production environment.

• You are an entrepreneurial and flexible problem-solver, comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in a fast-paced, agile development environment.

• You work autonomously, moving quickly from idea to implementation, and aren’t afraid to experiment, iterate, and refine solutions based on what you learn.

• You enjoy taking ownership of projects and seeing them through to completion.

• You possess strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• You are willing to work on-site in Billerica, MA as needed to test, debug, and release factory software.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with 3D models, processing, or analysis.

• Experience with web development in a mixed local/cloud hybrid setup.

• Background working with hardware or equipment, or an appreciation for the bridge between software and the physical world.

• Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD.

• Familiarity with data engineering and dashboarding tools.

Curious what it’s like to build software at Formlabs? Get a closer look in this short interview with senior leader Max King.

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

• Regular 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:
$110,000—$145,000 USD