Software Engineer, C++ (New Grad Summer 2026)

<h2 id="Senior-Mechanical-Engineer" data-renderer-start-pos="9649">SOFTWARE ENGINEER, C++ (NEW GRAD SUMMER 2026)</h2>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.As a Software Engineer at Freeform, you will play a key role in developing and deploying the software systems that power our autonomous metal 3D printing factories. You’ll work with a talented engineering team from some of the world’s most innovative companies across a range of projects including controls, high-speed data acquisition, high-performance computing (GPU’s and FPGA’s), and geometry processing pipelines that enable precise and fully automated manufacturing at scale. Your work will directly impact the performance, reliability, and scalability of our factory systems. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative on complex technical problems, and works collaboratively across disciplines to deliver robust, high-performance software solutions. This is an opportunity to build foundational systems for a new category of manufacturing technology - where your code doesn’t just run, it drives physical innovation. 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! <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sXfG6ssZ190?feature=shared" width="560" height="315"></iframe>Responsibilities:  <ul><li>Architect and develop software for an advanced, production-scale metal 3D printing factory </li><li>Work with process, control, and mechanical engineers to integrate control algorithms into production software </li><li>Improve and scale out high-rate data acquisition, storage, and retrieval systems </li><li>Implement processes for converting customer part geometries into machine print instructions </li></ul>Basic Qualifications:  <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering from an ABET accredited university or college </li><li>Internship or engineering club experience such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, hackathons, or similar programming with C/C++ </li></ul>Nice to Have:  <ul><li>Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in computer science or computer engineering </li><li>Experience interfacing with microcontrollers, FPGA, or GPU computing hardware </li><li>Experience developing embedded or real-time software systems </li><li>Experience writing software for industrial automation systems, rockets, spacecrafts, robotics, or related hardware that operates with the physical world </li><li>Experience working in a Linux or RTOS environment </li><li>Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly (comfortable building the plane as we fly it) </li><li>Strong communicator who collaborates across disciplines and proactively seeks support when needed </li><li>Willing to take ownership of tasks big and small, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset </li><li>Strong work ethic with a refuse-to-fail mindset </li><li>Demonstrated indicators of excellence and/or achieving success against adversity (i.e. top academic performance, leadership in engineering clubs, first-generation college student, or other examples of resilience and achievement) </li></ul>Location:  <ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">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.<span id="message-body-1771454273221" class="fui-ChatMessage__body r7802u9 ___vfhe6q0 f10pi13n ftqa4ok f2hkw1w f8hki3x f1d2448m f1bjia2o ffh67wi f1j6vpng f1pniga2 f987i1v f1ffjurs f15bsgw9 f14e48fq f18yb2kv fd6o370 ffwy5si f3znvyf f57olzd f4stah7 f480a47 fs1por5 fk6fouc figsok6 fkhj508 f19n0e5 f9ijwd5 ffzz00n f1ozlkrg f1o0qvyv f9ggezi f1xp5gbu f150uoa4 ffyari3 f16xq7d1 fo7qwa0 fxowb0n f11ghf3q f13aoclr flypziy f10kwr27 fquw1qa fftr39l f13lathq f15hsm81 f2ss68y ffb60jq f8nuap2 f13nk4fk f7jacry fq08z5q fd9af6s fr74w9q fcl9uv6 f13sm7pj f1u6qqly f16wpxbl faim3u9 f6cs3qo fa2w2z3 fd39nx6 f10gn8j9 frcqmxy f1w9ws4k f1ddxkqj fd10euv fvuz61 f1nbc6gw"></li></ul>What We Offer:  <ul><li>We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions. </li><li>We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling world-changing technology.  </li><li>Benefits  <ul><li>Significant stock option packages </li><li>100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options) </li><li>Life insurance </li><li>Traditional and Roth 401(k) </li><li>Relocation assistance provided </li><li>Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays </li><li>Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent </li><li>Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette </li><li>Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events </li></ul></li><li>Compensation  <ul><li>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. </li><li>In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $115,000-$125,000. 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.</li></ul></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1">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. </li></ul>What To Expect: <ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Thank you for your interest in our new graduate opportunity! We truly appreciate your application and enthusiasm to join our team. Please note that our interview process will include 2-3 rounds of interviews.</li></ul>

Software Engineer, C++ (New Grad Summer 2026)

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