Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.
Job PurposeThe Staff Software Engineer leads the design and delivery of advanced software solutions that power VulcanForms’ proprietary 3D metal printing systems. This role brings senior-level technical expertise and leadership to architect, implement, and optimize complex geometry, control, and data-processing systems. By combining deep C++ expertise, strong algorithmic insight, and the ability to mentor and guide others, the Staff Software Engineer elevates team performance, improves software scalability and reliability, and delivers measurable impact on throughput, usability, and product quality across the organization.
Key Responsibilities- Lead Architecture and Development: Own the design and implementation of major software components that drive geometry processing, rendering, and toolpath generation.
- Drive Technical Excellence: Set technical standards for code quality, testing, and performance optimization across the team.
- Deliver Scalable Solutions: Develop robust algorithms and frameworks to handle increasingly complex geometries.
- Mentor and Guide Engineers: Support the professional growth of junior and mid-level developers through code reviews, pair programming, and design sessions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Hardware, Controls, Manufacturing, and Applications teams to ensure tight integration between software and physical systems.
- System Optimization: Lead efforts to profile, benchmark, and tune software for efficiency, precision, and throughput gains.
- Innovation & R&D: Contribute to the development of new approaches for geometry modeling, and simulation.
- Reliability & Testing: Establish and enforce robust automated testing, validation frameworks, and CI/CD practices to ensure software stability and scalability.
- Technical Communication: Produce high-quality documentation, communicate design rationales, and drive alignment across teams and leadership
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of professional software development experience with modern C++ (C++14 or later), including architecture, optimization, and debugging of complex systems.
- Deep understanding of 3D geometry, computational modeling, and algorithmic design principles.
- Proven experience leading software projects end-to-end, from design to deployment.
- Strong experience working in large, performance-critical codebases with modern development tools (Git, CMake, Visual Studio, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to design scalable frameworks, improve performance, and optimize for usability.
- Experience mentoring engineers and improving team technical practices.
- Experience with CAD/CAM systems, additive manufacturing, or 3D printing workflows.
- Familiarity with OpenGL, GPU computing, or real-time rendering.
- Experience with geometric modeling systems including NURBS and BREP.
- Strong background in multithreaded programming, real-time computation, or hardware/software integration.
- Familiarity with simulation, slicing, or physics-based modeling tools.
- Experience driving large-scale process improvements and introducing new engineering best practices.
VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.
The annual base salary range for this position is $164,000 to $225,500.
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What We Do
VulcanForms builds and operates advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure that enables the world's critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact.
A MIT-born company, VulcanForms has invented and commercialized the world’s first industrially scalable metal additive manufacturing (AM) solution and pioneered integrated digital production systems. Combining breakthrough technologies in additive and subtractive manufacturing, industrial automation, digital thread and engineering expertise, the company serves leading medical, defense, aerospace, and semiconductor companies, producing precision components and assemblies. For more information, visit www.vulcanforms.com.
