Set direction for a shared embedded platform (drivers, communication stacks, RTOS and embedded Linux integration, bootloaders, firmware updates and build infrastructure) so each new printer reuses what works instead of starting over.
Hire strong embedded engineers, coach them toward their best work, and deal with performance problems directly and early.
Partner with electrical engineering, systems integration, mechanical and software teams from board bring-up through production, and trace field failures back to root cause.
Build the test automation, CI, and static analysis that let the team ship firmware updates to a large installed base without breaking it.
Question requirements and cut work that doesn't matter to customers, so the team spends its time on what does.
About You
Experienced embedded software engineer who has shipped production firmware in C and C++ for complex electromechanical products such as robots, consumer electronics, medical devices or industrial equipment.
You've led a team of embedded or firmware engineers, including hiring and managing performance.
You've taken multiple products from prototype to volume production and supported them after launch.
You're comfortable working from bare-metal microcontrollers to embedded Linux and multicore processors, using Python for tooling and testing.
You've brought up boards and peripherals yourself (ADC, PWM, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet), can read a schematic, and debug with a scope and logic analyzer.
You can profile and optimize firmware for performance, memory, and power, and diagnose problems across several connected controllers using logs and trace data.
You make decisions with incomplete information, move quickly, and can explain how a technical call affects the customer.
You communicate clearly with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, as well as product and program leads.
Bonus Skills
Linux kernel experience, such as writing device drivers
Firmware for motion control, lasers or optics, or thermal systems
Over-the-air (OTA) updates and device security for connected products
Supporting a large fleet of connected devices in the field
MISRA C or other safety-critical coding standards
Passion and experience in 3D printing
Background in electronics or robotics
Our Benefits & Perks
Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401K matching and access to financial advisors
Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
And of course… unlimited 3D prints
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.
Compensation
Equity is a big part of the compensation package at Formlabs - every employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. We have a lot of confidence in the products we’re building and the impact we’re making, and you should too.
Base pay is the other part of our compensation package, and it is carefully determined based on your skills, experience, and expected impact. Equity and base pay combine to make up your total compensation package at Formlabs.
The annual base pay range for this role is
$170,000—$250,000 USD
