🚀 Senior Software Engineer (Embedded)

Senior Software Engineer (Embedded) – Freeform

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost. Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation.

Overview

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Freeform, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing critical embedded software systems that enable our advanced metal 3D printing factories to operate fully autonomously at high speeds with precision. This entails developing software solutions for hardware control, high speed data acquisition, and custom high performance compute systems. Your software will act as the nervous system of our fully automated metal printing factories. You will drive the pace of innovation, maximize development speed, and maintain a standard of excellence within the engineering team. 3D printing experience is not required to be successful here; we welcome smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology.

Responsibilities

• Architect state-of-the-art software for an advanced production-scale metal 3D printing system
• Design and develop the machine instruction interface to the metal 3D printing system hardware
• Develop software to enable the computer vision system, monitor sensor data, perform calibrations, log quality data, and keep track of the health of the printing system over its lifetime
• Work with process and control engineers to integrate control algorithms into production software
• Work with FPGA developers to develop high-speed data acquisition software
• Create software for collection and analysis of process data
• Develop software required to implement production automation solutions
• Develop, unit test, and deploy functional, scalable, robust, and maintainable software
• Generate and maintain documentation of designed software and integrated systems

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development using C/C++ and/or Rust
• Experience in real-time embedded system design with Linux OS
• Experience in object-oriented programming and design

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, engineering, or related field
• Experience working in a high performance compute environment (FPGAs or GPUs)
• Experience with PCIe driver development and troubleshooting
• Experience with high speed data acquisition and real time closed-loop-control systems
• Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems
• Experience writing software for industrial automation systems, robotics, or related hardware
• Creative thinker able to apply first-principles reasoning to solve complex problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Location

• Hawthorne, CA — 35,000 square foot facility with open spaces for collaboration, R&D, and production; located near major LA freeways (405, 105, 110)

What We Offer

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and data-driven decisions
• Opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company scaling a world-changing technology
• Benefits
• Significant stock option packages
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
• Life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Relocation assistance provided
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
• Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
• Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
• Compensation
• Salary is determined based on experience and skills with a broad range to accommodate the company’s growth stage
• Estimated salary range for this role is $140,000-$250,000, inclusive of all levels/seniority within this discipline
• Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity; employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by protected status.

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