Software Engineer (Embedded)

Job Description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER (EMBEDDED)

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.

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 elegant software solutions for hardware control, high speed data acquisition, and custom high performance compute systems. Your software will effectively act as the nervous system of our fully automated metal printing factories. As a crucial member of the engineering team you will be responsible for driving the pace of innovation, maximizing development speed, and maintaining a standard of excellence within the entire engineering team.

3D 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!

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the architecture 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

Integrate third-party software packages into proprietary software

Basic Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in software development using C/C++ and/or Rust with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering, or 4+ years of professional software experience without a degree

Experience in real-time embedded system design with Linux OS

Experience in object-oriented programming and design

Nice to Have:

3+ years of experience in embedded software development

Master's in computer science, applied mathematics, engineering, or related field

Experience working in a high performance compute environment (FPGAs or GPUs)

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:

We are located in Hawthorne, CA in a 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.

What We Offer:

We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.

We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is 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

As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. 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.

In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $100,000-$145,000, inclusive of all levels/seniority within this discipline.

Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Full-time