Freeform · 13 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer (Embedded)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expFreeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. 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.
3D TechnologyElectronicsIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
Company
Freeform
Freeform is a 3D printing company offering metal 3D printing solutions for manufacturing companies.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$117.88MKey Investors
Two Sigma Ventures
2026-01-07Series Unknown· $58.88M
2024-10-22Series Unknown· $14M
2023-02-01Series Unknown· $45M
Leadership Team
Erik Palitsch
CEO / Co-Founder
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