Staff Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. VulcanForms scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Us
Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the architecture and evolution of our next-generation toolpathing platform. This individual will play a critical role in defining and building a scalable, high-performance, cloud-based toolpathing system that integrates seamlessly into our broader CAD-to-print workflow. This is a highly strategic and hands-on engineering role requiring equal comfort operating within a legacy production environment while driving the vision and implementation of a modernized platform architecture. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership, influencing system design, execution strategy, and engineering best practices across the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Define the architecture for a next-generation toolpathing system that takes advantage of cloud elasticity to deliver a performant, scalable system with a strong user experience.
- Design PLM integrations to create a seamless digital thread from customer request through manufacturing execution.
- Partner with Product Owners and Scrum Leaders to translate architecture into executable plans.
- Participate across the SDLC through design, development, review, testing, deployment, and support.
- Lead modernization efforts while supporting legacy production systems.
- Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of professional software development experience.
- Experience with on-premises and cloud-based applications.
- Proven track record modernizing or rebuilding production systems.
- Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong background in computational geometry and related algorithms.
- Experience in a regulated or quality-critical manufacturing environment a plus.
VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.
The annual base salary range for this position is $148,000 to $204,000.