What you’ll do
- Develop, test, and maintain internal tooling, with a primary focus on Rust-based internal libraries and multi-language bindings
- Design and develop scalable, efficient solutions to support prototyping, production, and automation workflows
- Collaborate with engineers, product, and operations teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a strong emphasis on performance and reliability
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and the evolution of engineering best practices
- Contribute to improving development workflows, tooling, and CI/CD pipelines
- Stay current with advancements in Rust, Python, and digital manufacturing technologies
What you’ll bring
- 6+ years of professional experience developing production software in RustProficiency in Python, including experience with automation, scripting, or web frameworks
- Experience designing and maintaining reusable libraries or shared toolingFamiliarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and code quality
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment
- Experience working with multi-language bindings (e.g., RustPython)
- Familiarity with performance optimization and systems-level programming
- Exposure to cloud-based, platform, or manufacturing-related systems
- Experience contributing to internal developer platforms or tooling ecosystems
- Strong proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written
Top Skills
What We Do
Protolabs is the world's fastest digital manufacturing source for rapid prototyping and on-demand production. The technology-enabled company produces custom parts and assemblies in as fast as 1 day with automated 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding processes. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables accelerated time to market, reduces development and production costs, and minimizes risk throughout the product life cycle.
3D Printing
Our 3D printing service offers a wide selection of materials and technologies to create prototypes and end-use parts with complex geometries and detailed features. With tight process controls, careful design reviews, and extensive quality monitoring, we ensure precise and repeatable 3D-printed parts, every time.
CNC Machining
We use 3- and 5-axis milling along with turning to machine parts from commercial-grade plastics and metals. Our online quoting system and automated manufacturing process enable us to ship parts within 24 hours, helping customers accelerate development and reduce time to market.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Protolabs is an industry leader in quick-turn sheet metal parts for both prototyping and low-volume production. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables us to fabricate sheet metal parts in as fast as 5 days. Additionally, we can support our customers’ development efforts with component assemblies, several finish options, and screen printing.
Injection Molding
Our injection molding service offers two options—prototyping and on-demand manufacturing—which provide customers a tooling solution that aligns with their project’s requirements. It’s used for quick-turn prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production of up to 10,000+ parts in 15 days or less.
