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SENIOR FULL STACK ENGINEER (MES)
Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
In this role, you will design and build the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that serves as the digital backbone of Freeform’s autonomous metal production factories, connecting the full manufacturing lifecycle from quoting and work orders through scheduling, production, quality, and delivery. You’ll build scalable systems that manage complex factory workflows, large volumes of production and machine data, and complete end to end traceability and part genealogy from powder-in to finished parts-out. Working closely with product management and engineers across software, manufacturing, automation, and quality, you’ll make foundational technical decisions and develop the software that enables Freeform’s factories to operate efficiently, intelligently, and at scale.
3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!
Responsibilities:
- Architect and implement a state-of-the-art enterprise software platform to seamlessly integrate Freeform’s business processes from sales to manufacturing
- Develop applications to track the end-to-end lifecycle of millions of parts across thousands of customers around the world
- Act as engineer, product owner, and team lead — scoping features, driving pace of schedule, assigning tasks, and delivering results
- Work cross-functionally with other engineering and operations disciplines to gather requirements and solve problems with your code
- Design highly scalable and resilient systems to meet Freeform’s high bar for quality, reliability, and security
- Maintain accessibility and integrity of the backend data model to enable easy access for business intelligence users
- Design and develop intuitive user interfaces with a focus on functionality over aesthetics to increase system usability
Basic Qualifications:
- Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, mathematics, or related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development with Python, Go, Java, or similar
- Experience with backend web frameworks such as Flask or Django
- Experience with frontend web frameworks such as React or Next.js
- Experience writing applications which interact with SQL databases and non-relational databases
Nice to Have:
- 10+ years of experience in software development
- Experience as a team lead, architect, product owner, or similar technical leadership scope
- Prior experience architecting and implementing a custom ERP, MRP, MES, CRM, e-commerce, logistics, warehouse management, fleet management, or similar complex software system
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to gather and define requirements from technical audiences
- Comfortable “building the plane as we fly it”
Location:
- Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA’s deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.
- Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.
What We Offer:
- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
- We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.
- Benefits Significant stock option packages 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options) Life insurance Traditional and Roth 401(k) Relocation assistance provided Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
- Compensation As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company’s current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $150,000-$250,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.
- Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
