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# Software Engineer for 3D Printing & Slicing Algorithms

- **Company:** Layer GmbH
- **Location:** Langenfeld (Rheinland), Germany (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** €59,000.0 - €86,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), 3d Models, 3D Printing, Computer-Aided Design, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Processing, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/aachen-software-developer-3d-printing-slicing-algorithms-153529440

## About the Role

What you bring

 * A degree in computer science, CES, or a comparable technical or scientific field or alternatively, a completed vocational training in software development or a related field
 * Strong proficiency in at least one high-level programming language such as Java, C++, or Python
 * Interest in innovative technologies and manufacturing processes, ideally with initial experience in 3D printing

Ideally, experience or a solid understanding in at least one of the following areas:

 * 3D geometry and spatial reasoning: working with 3D models, geometric structures, or CAD-related topics
 * Software architecture: structuring software systems and understanding how components interact
 * Processing large datasets: efficient data handling and performance optimization

## Description

At Layer Performance, you won't be working on isolated features, but on a core part of our technology.

 * You contribute to the ongoing development of our existing software for toolpath planning in additive manufacturing (slicer)
 * Your focus is on further developing our slicing engine
 * You design and optimize algorithms that are directly used in real-world manufacturing processes
 * You work across the full lifecycle, from development and deployment to the continuous improvement of existing components, * Real results: Your algorithms are not just simulated but used in real manufacturing processes and validated on physical parts. You see immediately whether your solutions work in practice.
 * Exciting projects: Your work directly shapes the manufacturing processes of leading companies in automotive, sports, medical technology, and electronics.
 * Fast-paced environment: Small team, short decision-making paths


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