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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 Software Engineer at Freeform, you will play a key role in developing and deploying the software systems that power our autonomous metal 3D printing factories. You’ll work with a talented engineering team from some of the world’s most innovative companies across a range of projectsincluding controls, high-speed data acquisition, high-performance computing (GPU’s and FPGA’s), and geometry processing pipelines that enable precise and fully automated manufacturing at scale. Your work will directly impact the performance, reliability, and scalability of our factory systems. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative on complex technical problems, and works collaboratively across disciplines to deliver robust, high-performance software solutions. This is an opportunity to build foundational systems for a new category of manufacturing technology - where your code doesn’t just run, it drives physical innovation. \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 factory \nWork with process, control, and mechanical engineers to integrate control algorithms into production software \nImprove and scale out high-rate data acquisition, storage, and retrieval systems \nImplement processes for converting customer part geometries into machine print instructions \nBasic Qualifications: \nBachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or physics\nProficiency in a systems level programming language such as C/C++ or Rust\nExperience with high-performance systems software such as hardware control software, embedded software, high-volume telemetry systems, graphics rendering, or similar\nNice to Have: \nExperience interfacing with microcontrollers, FPGA, or GPU computing hardware \nExperience developing embedded or real-time software systems \nExperience writing software for industrial automation systems, rockets, spacecrafts, robotics, or related hardware that operates with the physical world \nExperience working in a Linux or RTOS environment \nComfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly (comfortable building the plane as we fly it) \nStrong communicator who collaborates across disciplines and proactively seeks support when needed \nWilling to take ownership of tasks big and small, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset \nStrong work ethic with a refuse-to-fail mindset \nDemonstrated indicators of excellence and/or achieving success against adversity (i.e. top academic performance, leadership in engineering clubs, first-generation college student, or other examples of resilience and achievement) \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 world-changing technology. \nBenefits Significant 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 Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the 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 $125,000-$150,000, dependent on the candidate's academic level (Bachelors, Masters, or PhD) and demonstrated out of classroom experience.\n\nFreeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; 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