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Algorithms Software Intern

Fall 2024

Posted on 6/27/2024

Formlabs

Formlabs

501-1,000 employees

Specializes in high-resolution SLA, SLS 3D printers

Industrial & Manufacturing
Education
Consumer Goods
Healthcare

Cambridge, MA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Data Structures & Algorithms
Requirements
  • Interested in developing high-performance software at the intersection of mathematics and science
  • Comfortable tackling complex problems in unfamiliar domains, reading papers to understand the state-of-the-art
  • Interested in image processing and geometry algorithms, parallel computing, and related mathematics
  • Experienced in developing and optimizing low-level software (bonus points for C++!)
Responsibilities
  • Develop novel and performant algorithms in modern C++ to tackle problems related to laser path planning, physics modeling, computational geometry, and 3D rendering
  • Optimize and improve existing code to make every clock cycle count
  • End-to-end feature development including design, implementation, and validation
  • Cross platform (Win, Mac) desktop application development using C++17 and Qt
  • Design and implement well-structured code with strong focus on maintainability, reusability, and testing
  • Work in an agile product-focused environment

Formlabs, a leader in 3D printing technology, provides cutting-edge solutions with its high-resolution SLA and SLS printers. Employees at Formlabs enjoy a culture centered around continuous innovation and technical excellence, working with advanced materials and revolutionary LFS™ technology. The company's commitment to developing high-performance 3D printers and software ensures a dynamic work environment where technical skills and creativity are deeply valued.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$253.7M

Headquarters

Somerville, Massachusetts

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Formlabs' rapid innovation, exemplified by the Form 4, offers employees the chance to work on cutting-edge technology that is transforming the 3D printing industry.
  • The company's strong financial backing, including a $150 million Series E led by SoftBank, ensures stability and resources for continued growth and development.
  • Formlabs' leadership in diverse applications, from dental to industrial manufacturing, provides employees with opportunities to impact multiple high-growth industries.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in 3D printing is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could pressure Formlabs to continuously innovate.
  • Rapid expansion and acquisitions, such as that of Micronics, may pose integration challenges and strain resources.

What makes Formlabs unique

  • Formlabs' acquisition of Micronics enhances its capabilities in SLS 3D printing, setting it apart in the market for accessible and advanced 3D printing solutions.
  • The launch of the Form 4, with its proprietary Low Force Display™ (LFD) print engine, positions Formlabs as a leader in speed and reliability for professional 3D printing.
  • Formlabs' extensive library of industry-leading resins and automated post-processing solutions provide a comprehensive ecosystem that few competitors can match.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

Unlimited 3D prints

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