Senior Software Engineer (Computational Geometry)

$140,000 - $250,000/Yr

Freeform - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Senior

Los Angeles, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Senior Computational Geometry Software Engineer at Freeform, you will be instrumental in developing the pre-print software platform for our innovative metal 3D printing production system. This role involves designing, developing, and integrating software systems that facilitate high-quality, fully-automated metal 3D printing capabilities. You will work closely with a team of engineers to drive innovation, enhance development speed, and uphold excellence in engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for geometry deformation, procedural geometry generation, and space-filling operations
• Work with simulations engineers to integrate physics-based and data-driven models into the software simulation pipeline
• Integrate 2D and 3D meshing techniques into the physical simulation software pipeline
• Work with data scientists to develop and deploy machine learning algorithms
• Design and develop the print preparation software pipeline for an advanced production-scale metal 3D printing system
• Develop software to automate the CAD import, geometry processing, slicing, and toolpath planning of an advanced laser melting printing system
• Work with back-end software developers to architect the software interface to the metal 3D printing hardware layer
• Develop software required to implement production automation solutions in the front-end geometry processing pipeline
• Create software to interface with third-party CAD and CAM software
• 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

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development using C++ (C++11/14/17)
• Extensive background in object-oriented programming and design
• Proficient in computational geometry

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, or related field highly preferred
• Experience developing advanced software for 3D visual effects, animation, or graphics industries
• Experience interfacing with CAD and CAM software APIs
• Experience with 2D and 3D meshing techniques
• Knowledge of MATLAB and Python is a plus
• Experience with cloud computing is a plus
• Proficient with software configuration management tools
• Experience with optimization techniques
• 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