Software Engineering Lead
Formlabs, Shenzhen +1
- Pay
- Not listed by the employer
- Work type
- Not stated
- Level
- Senior
- Area
- Software engineering
- Posted
- Mar 17, 2026
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About the role
Do you want to change how the world creates?
At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.
We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.
The Job:
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Own the end-to-end software architecture for 3D printers and post-processing equipment, encompassing embedded firmware interfaces, device control, and application/cloud layers.
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Lead the design and development of reliable, real-time control software for precise motion, thermal management, and sensor integration on Linux-based embedded systems.
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Drive the development of user-facing software, including desktop applications, web interfaces, or mobile apps for device control, print management, and monitoring.
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Establish and maintain software development best practices, including code architecture, testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation.
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Collaborate closely with Hardware and Product teams to define system requirements and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
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Build, mentor, and manage the software engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
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Manage the software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, stable releases.
You:
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Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
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5+ years of professional software development experience, with 2+ years in a technical leadership or team management role.
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Strong expertise in C/C++ development for real-time or performance-critical systems, with proven experience in embedded Linux environments.
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Experience with software architecture design for complex electromechanical devices (IoT, robotics, CNC, or 3D printers is a strong plus).
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Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, Modbus) and hardware/software interfacing.
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Experience with modern software practices (version control, code review, CI/CD, testing).
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Knowledge of Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or UI frameworks (Qt, React, etc.) is advantageous.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
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Good command of English is preferred.
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