Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Computational Geometry

Posted on 6/27/2024

Freeform

Freeform

11-50 employees

3D metal printing for manufacturing solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$140k - $250kAnnually

+ Stock Options

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Relocation assistance provided.

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
C/C++
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in software development using C++ (C++11/14/17)
  • Extensive background in object-oriented programming and design
  • Proficient in computational geometry
Responsibilities
  • Develop algorithms for geometry deformation, procedural geometry generation, and space-filling operations
  • Work with simulations engineers to integrate physics-based and data-driven models into the software simulation pipeline
  • Integrate 2D and 3D meshing techniques into the physical simulation software pipeline
  • Work with data scientists to develop and deploy machine learning algorithms
  • Design and develop the print preparation software pipeline for an advanced production-scale metal 3D printing system
  • Develop software to automate the CAD import, geometry processing, slicing, and toolpath planning of an advanced laser melting printing system
  • Work with back-end software developers to architect the software interface to the metal 3D printing hardware layer
  • Develop software required to implement production automation solutions in the front-end geometry processing pipeline
  • Create software to interface with third-party CAD and CAM software
  • Develop, unit test, and deploy functional, scalable, robust, and maintainable software
  • Generate and maintain documentation of designed software and integrated systems
  • Integrate third-party software packages into proprietary software

Freeform Future Corp specializes in 3D metal printing technology aimed at transforming the manufacturing industry. Their process allows for the rapid production of metal parts, significantly reducing both the time and cost compared to traditional manufacturing methods. This technology serves a diverse clientele, from small businesses to large corporations, across various sectors that require metal components for their products. What sets Freeform apart from its competitors is its ability to simplify the metal printing process, making it accessible and efficient for a wide range of clients. The company's goal is to provide a faster and more affordable solution for metal parts production, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the manufacturing sector.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$57.4M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-8%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased adoption of digital twins boosts demand for Freeform's precise 3D printing.
  • Partnerships with autonomous vehicle companies open new automotive sector markets.
  • Localized production trends increase interest in Freeform's decentralized manufacturing solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from companies like Desktop Metal could capture market share.
  • Potential patent disputes may lead to costly legal battles in the 3D printing industry.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities in metal powders could affect price and availability.

What makes Freeform unique

  • Freeform offers software-defined, self-sufficient metal 3D printing factories globally.
  • Their technology combines advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning.
  • Freeform's proprietary technology drastically reduces time and cost of metal part production.

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