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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.\nWe’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.\nThe Job:\nOwn the end-to-end software architecture for 3D printers and post-processing equipment, encompassing embedded firmware interfaces, device control, and application/cloud layers.\n\nLead the design and development of reliable, real-time control software for precise motion, thermal management, and sensor integration on Linux-based embedded systems.\n\nDrive the development of user-facing software, including desktop applications, web interfaces, or mobile apps for device control, print management, and monitoring.\n\nEstablish and maintain software development best practices, including code architecture, testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation.\n\nCollaborate closely with Hardware and Product teams to define system requirements and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.\n\nBuild, mentor, and manage the software engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.\n\nManage the software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, stable releases.\n\nYou:\nBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.\n\n5+ years of professional software development experience, with 2+ years in a technical leadership or team management role.\n\nStrong expertise in C/C++ development for real-time or performance-critical systems, with proven experience in embedded Linux environments.\n\nExperience with software architecture design for complex electromechanical devices (IoT, robotics, CNC, or 3D printers is a strong plus).\n\nFamiliarity with communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, Modbus) and hardware/software interfacing.\n\nExperience with modern software practices (version control, code review, CI/CD, testing).\n\nKnowledge of Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or UI frameworks (Qt, React, etc.) is advantageous.\n\nExcellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.\n\nGood command of English is preferred.\n\nBonus Skills:\nPassion for 3D printing and emerging technologies\nExperience in rapidly-growing startup environments\nWe Offer:\nAn inclusive, dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues\nShares in the company (we’re a Unicorn company)\nDevelopment opportunities both in-house and off-site\nUnlimited 3D prints\nFun team events\nPerks are subject to adjustments and may vary from team to team.\nWe build amazing things. 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