Software Engineer, Form Now
About The Position
Formlabs is hiring a Software Engineer for Form Now, its print-on-demand service. The role involves designing and building software for the Form Now website and production line, helping launch and scale a new 3D-printing service. The engineer will develop backend applications with Python/Django and frontend applications with Next.js and React.js, while contributing to a custom Manufacturing Execution System (MES). The position works closely with factory operators, product managers, and company leadership, and includes ownership of projects from scoping through development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support. The role also involves maintaining and improving production software for reliability and scalability. The employee must be willing to work on-site in Billerica, Massachusetts, as needed to test, debug, and release factory software.
Requirements
- Proven track record as a full-stack web developer, with experience in a production environment.
- Entrepreneurial, flexible problem-solving skills and comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
- Ability to work autonomously and move from ideas to implementation, experimenting and iterating on solutions.
- Ability and interest in owning projects through completion.
- Strong collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Willingness to work on-site in Billerica, Massachusetts, as needed.
Nice To Haves
- 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 appreciation for the connection between software and the physical world.
- Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD.
- Familiarity with data engineering and dashboarding tools.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement core software features for the Form Now print-on-demand service.
- Architect and build factory software, including a custom Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Develop backend code using Python and Django, and frontend code using Next.js and React.js.
- Collaborate with factory operators, product managers, and leadership to define and deliver features and integrations.
- Own projects from initial scoping and development through testing, implementation, and ongoing support.
- Maintain and improve the existing codebase to support reliability and scalability in production.
- Work on-site in Billerica, Massachusetts, as needed to test, debug, and release factory software.
Benefits
- Equity in the form of RSUs.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Low-cost 401(k) fund options and access to advisors.
- Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
- Tenure-based paid sabbatical leave of up to 6 weeks.
- Flexible Out of Office Plan.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- On-site lunches, snacks, beverages, and treats.
- Sponsored professional development opportunities.
- Opt-in culture events.
- Unlimited 3D prints.
- On-site parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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