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By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.\nAs a Senior Software Engineer at Freeform, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing critical software systems for our autonomous 3D printing factories. You'll have an opportunity to touch many different aspects of our software ecosystem from hardware control, to high-rate telemetry and big data storage systems, to high-performance compute and machine learning pipelines. We don’t develop software in a vacuum, we develop it alongside a multi-disciplinary team with specific, real-world purposes, so collaboration and systems-level thinking are essential to success. If working in an environment where you can rapidly deploy code to solve problems on the cutting edge of AI-enabled manufacturing technology sounds exciting, we'd love to hear from you! \n3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!\n\nResponsibilities:\nArchitect and develop software for an advanced, production-scale metal 3D printing system\nWork with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and physicists to integrate control algorithms into production software\nImprove and scale out petabyte-scale, high-rate telemetry, storage, and retrieval systems\nUse computer science and engineering fundamentals to solve notoriously challenging algorithmic and optimization problems\nDevelop high-performance compute solutions using GPU parallel processing\nMove fast, innovate, don’t over-engineer things, be a good teammate, be flexible and open to new ideas, and push the bounds of what’s possible \nBasic Qualifications:\n5+ years of professional experience in software development\nProficiency in a systems level programming language such as C/C++ or Rust\nExperience with high-performance systems software such as hardware control systems, embedded software, high-volume telemetry systems, graphics rendering, or similar \nNice to Have:\nBachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science or computer engineering\n8+ years of professional software development experience\nExperience building out backend infrastructure, high-performance storage solutions, streaming processing systems, scientific analysis pipelines and workflows\nExperience writing software for industrial automation systems, robotics, or related hardware\nExperience with operations systems, computer architecture, or similar computer systems internals\nExperience with computer graphics or similar geometry-intensive problems \nExperience operating as a technical lead, driving architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers \nLocation:\nBased in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA’s deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.\n\nOur fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.\n\nWhat We Offer:\nWe have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.\nWe offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.\nBenefitsSignificant stock option packages\n100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)\nLife insurance\nTraditional and Roth 401(k)\nRelocation assistance provided\nPaid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays\nGenerous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent\nFree daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette\nCasual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events\n\nCompensation As a growing company, the salary rangeis intentionally wide as we determinethe most appropriate packagefor each individualtaking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstratedthroughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurateforthe company’s current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. \nIn addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $150,000-$250,000. 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