Software Engineering Manager (Desktop Application Development)

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.

Software is at the heart of all aspects of Formlabs products. We aim to bring ground-breaking 3D printers to the desks and shops of designers, artists, and professionals the world over. Our software is integral to ensuring exceptional experiences with our products as it bridges the transition from digital models to beautiful physical form in 3D printing. The Software Team develops the printer firmware that drives our hardware, and PreForm, the most powerful and intuitive desktop print application with advanced 3D geometric and print algorithms.

We are seeking a dynamic Software Engineering Manager to lead our PreForm desktop application team in Budapest, significantly impacting the additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing space. As a Software Manager within our team, you will lead and manage a team of talented software engineers, and work with remote teams to plan and execute large projects specifically related to PreForm's evolution. You will be responsible for a diverse range of initiatives, including core 3D printing algorithm development within PreForm, sophisticated 3D rendering, desktop application development, and intuitive UI/UX design that directly shapes the user's interaction with our printers. Your leadership will be crucial in driving innovation and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions for PreForm, ultimately shaping the future of 3D printing.

If you're excited by the challenge of shipping products that ship products, and thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge software and tangible hardware innovation, we'd love to hear from you!

The Job:

• In this hybrid role you will directly manage and empower a team of talented software engineers focused on the PreForm desktop application, driving its continuous improvement and expansion.

• Be a key contributor to software architecture decisions for PreForm, ensuring the application is built on scalable, maintainable, and robust foundations for new features and future products.

• Leverage your proven track record as both a skilled software engineer and a successful manager/leader to guide your team through complex technical challenges unique to desktop application development and 3D print preparation.

• Work in lockstep with product managers, 3D printing R&D teams, and hardware teams to guarantee the seamless delivery of new algorithms, features, and capabilities within PreForm that unlock the full potential of our 3D printers.

• Coordinate effectively with peer software teams on release and project planning, specifically as it relates to PreForm's integration and functionality.

• Take full ownership of hiring, growing, and retaining top-tier software engineering talent for your PreForm team, fostering an environment where engineers can thrive and achieve their full potential.

You:

• Working knowledge of C++ (or managed a team of C++ developers)

• Substantial experience as a people manager and technical leader, specifically leading teams focused on desktop application development or complex software products.

• Expertise in designing and architecting complex software systems, with a deep understanding of design patterns, reliability, and scalability, particularly relevant to desktop applications.

• Deep knowledge of engineering practices and patterns across the entire software development lifecycle, including release processes for desktop products.

• Demonstrated success in partnering effectively with product or program management teams to translate business needs into technical solutions for user-facing applications.

• Comfortable managing technical risk, making strategic decisions for your organization, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

• A strong commitment to growing the skills and fully leveraging the talent of your team members.

• A proven track record of managing teams that successfully develop and ship new features for software products, ideally desktop applications.

We Offer:

• Hybrid work

• Shares in the company

• Catered lunch at the office 3 days per week

• Private health insurance with Medicover (Blue package + hospital coverage)

• A monthly or quarterly public transportation pass for Budapest

• Free beverages and snacks at the office

• All You Can Move sports pass with 7000 HUF monthly allowance

• Free 3D prints

• An inclusive, dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues

• Development opportunities both in-house and off-site

We build amazing things. Come join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, 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.