Software Engineer

SOFTWARE ENGINEER (NEW GRAD SUMMER 2026)

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 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 projects including 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.

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:

Architect and develop software for an advanced, production-scale metal 3D printing factory

Work with process, control, and mechanical engineers to integrate control algorithms into production software

Improve and scale out high-rate data acquisition, storage, and retrieval systems

Implement processes for converting customer part geometries into machine print instructions Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering from an ABET accredited university or college

Internship or engineering club experience such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, hackathons, or similar programming with C/C++ Nice to Have:

Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in computer science or computer engineering

Experience interfacing with microcontrollers, FPGA, or GPU computing hardware

Experience developing embedded or real-time software systems

Experience writing software for industrial automation systems, rockets, spacecrafts, robotics, or related hardware that operates with the physical world

Experience working in a Linux or RTOS environment

Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly (comfortable building the plane as we fly it)

Strong communicator who collaborates across disciplines and proactively seeks support when needed

Willing to take ownership of tasks big and small, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset

Strong work ethic with a refuse-to-fail mindset

Demonstrated 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) 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 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

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 $110,000-$120,000, dependent on the candidate's education and experience.

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. What To Expect:

Thank you for your interest in our new graduate opportunity! We truly appreciate your application and enthusiasm to join our team. Please note that our interview process will begin after we attend university career fairs in early fall. The process will include 2-3 rounds of interviews. We anticipate wrapping up the interview process by late October/early November.