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# Software Engineer, API & Automation

- **Company:** Formlabs
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Computer Graphics Software, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Debugging, DevOps, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Computational Geometry, Openapi, Build Management, Api Design, Restful APIs, Grpc
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=121773951965d825

## About the Role

* Have experience building APIs, SDKs, or other developer-facing software
 * Have a strong foundation in software architecture, data structures, object-oriented software design, and cloud services
 * Enjoy working on ambiguous and technically challenging problems that span multiple systems
 * Are comfortable working across system boundaries and debugging complex interactions between software components
 * Are interested in the interaction between software and physical devices
 * Are highly user-focused and motivated by building software that makes a real difference for the people who use it
 * Take ownership, have a bias toward action, and are comfortable making decisions and moving work forwardCan collaborate effectively with engineers and technical teams across different disciplines

Bonus Skills

 * Experience designing or working with APIs using technologies such as REST, gRPC, OpenAPI, or AsyncAPI
 * Experience with messaging systems such as NATS or MQTT
 * Experience writing C++ code, from academic or personal projects to production software
 * Experience with MES or industrial automation
 * Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, or cloud infrastructure
 * Experience with embedded systems, networking
 * Experience building AI-powered applications
 * Experience with 3D graphics, computational geometry, robotics, or simulation

## Description

* Design and build production APIs and SDKs for interacting with Formlabs software, printers, and manufacturing workflows
 * Build reliable automation systems that enable customers to integrate print preparation and Formlabs printers into their software and workflows
 * Ship value-generating features to customers by building and evolving reliable, easy-to-use APIs
 * Work with Product Management teams and external developers to solve complex problems and shape the long-term technical direction