
Freeform · Los Angeles
SOFTWARE ENGINEER Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of ...
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!
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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.
presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.
technology.
to grow and develop within a role.
end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven
history of high performance and impact.
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.
Los Angeles, CA At Heart Aerospace we are developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade. Your mission As an early – mid level Software Engineer on the Flight Software Team, you are responsible for all aspects the development of the software on the aircraft. You will interface with other engineers to develop and understand requirements, architect and writing high quality code, build tests and test infrastructure, documentation, and provide support through the software lifecycle. Part of your responsibility will be to lay the technological foundation for the aircraft software and supporting systems, including but not limited to implementing aircraft control functions on embedded systems, developing aircraft models and simulation tools, implementing critical fault tolerance mechanisms, and building hardware and software test systems. You will report to the Manager of Flight Software and collaborate with other engineers as part of a multi-functional team. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for safety-critical vehicle and industrial systems. * Write reliable, maintainable code for embedded environments including microcontrollers, bare-metal systems, RTOS, and embedded operating systems. * Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, hardware, flight sciences, and quality teams. * Contribute to verification and validation activities including unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing. * Support simulation, modeling, and test activities. * Document designs, requirements, and test results clearly and effectively. You'll Bring These Qualifications as a Software Engineer I: * 0–2 years of professional experience (internships, co-ops, academic project work) in structural design, aerospace engineering, or a related field. * Writing production-quality code in systems languages such as Rust, C, C++, or Python. * Develop embedded software under close mentorship and guidance. * Learn safety-critical development processes and certification standards. * Implement embedded software features with moderate guidance. * Contribute to fault tolerance, fault mitigation strategies, unit tests, CI/CD pipelines, integration testing, well-defined features, test development, and documentation. * Participate in system modeling and simulation efforts. * Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. You'll Bring These Qualifications as a Software Engineer II: * 2+ years of professional industry experience. * Writing production-quality code in systems languages such as Rust, C, C++, or Python. * Own medium-complexity features and subsystems end-to-end. * Apply strong systems design fundamentals to embedded software architecture. * Contribute to fault tolerance, fault mitigation strategies, unit tests, CI/CD pipelines, integration testing, well-defined features, test development, and documentation. * Actively participate in design reviews and cross-discipline technical discussions. * Establish well-defined features, test development, and documentation. * Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Education: * Obtaining and/or obtained a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have: * Passion for aircraft, vehicles, and the company mission. * Experience with embedded execution environments (microcontrollers, bare metal, RTOS, embedded OS). * Experience modeling cyber-physical systems (e.g., 6-DoF simulators, Monte Carlo simulations, battery pack models). * Experience with software and hardware test development: Unit tests, CI/CD pipelines, integration testing, automated testing, fuzzing, data collection, and report generation. * Support development under functional safety–compliant processes (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508). Base Pay Range: * Software Engineer I: $119,000—$149,000 USD. * Software Engineer II: $137,000—$171,000 USD.
We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.) Our Mission: To actively connect people to their next great opportunity. Who We Are: ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android. Summary: Our Enterprise Applications Engineering team builds the internal platforms, workflows, and automation capabilities that power critical business operations across the company. We operate at the intersection of software engineering, AI, automation, and operational transformation. The team is focused on creating scalable, intelligent systems that reduce operational friction, improve decision-making, and enable the business to move faster through automation and AI-driven workflows. Engineers work on backend services, orchestration frameworks, internal platforms, APIs, and emerging agentic AI capabilities that help modernize how work gets done across the organization. We value strong engineering fundamentals, curiosity, ownership, and pragmatic innovation. This is a team for builders who are excited about shaping the future of enterprise operations through software and AI. Job Description: * Build and maintain tools and integrations to support internal business operations * Collaborate with stakeholders and team leads to investigate requirements and propose technical solutions * Own primarily responsibility for NetSuite customizations and integrations * Write clean, maintainable code that follows company best practices, including version control and cloud-centric deployment * Develop and troubleshoot existing codebase leaning on AI development tools (e.g., Cursor, Copilot, Claude) * Work with APIs to connect adjacent systems (Okta, ADP, Google, Salesforce) and to automate data flows * Participate in code reviews to improve quality and maintainability * Debug production issues and proposes fixes that prevent recurrence * Demonstrate growing awareness of compliance, auditability, and security requirements in implementation * Stay informed about emerging technologies, particularly in AI and automation, and advocate for their adoption * Author technical documentation for peers Minimum Qualifications: * 2+ years of relevant professional experience in a software engineering or systems integration role. * Proficiency with TypeScript and/or Python. * Experience interfacing with third-party applications, APIs, and data structures. * Proven experience leveraging AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc.) to accelerate development. Preferred Qualifications * Computer Science degree or relevant experience * Background in building internal dashboards or custom logic layers from scratch. As part of our team you’ll enjoy: * Competitive compensation * Exceptional benefits package * Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off * Employer-matched 401(k) plan The US base salary range for this full-time position is $135,000 - $167,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics. Privacy Notice: For information about ZipRecruiter's collection and processing of job applicant personal data for this job, please see our Privacy Notice at: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/careers/job-applicant-privacy-notice
SOFTWARE ENGINEER (EMBEDDED) 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 an Embedded Software Engineer at Freeform, you will be responsible for contributing to the architecture of critical embedded software systems that enable our advanced metal 3D printing factories to operate fully autonomously at high speeds with precision. This entails developing software solutions for hardware control/autonomy, high speed data acquisition, and custom high-performance compute systems. Projects will vary across the stack, so we expect our engineers to be flexible and always put the mission first. 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: * Contribute to the architecture of state-of-the art software for an advanced production-scale metal 3D printing system * Design and develop the machine instruction interface to the metal 3D printing system hardware * Develop software to enable the computer vision system, monitor sensor data, perform calibrations, log quality data, and keep track of the health of the printing system over its lifetime * Work with process and control engineers to integrate control algorithms into production software * Work with FPGA developers to develop high-speed data acquisition software * Create software for collection and analysis of process data * Develop software required to implement production automation solutions * Develop, unit test, and deploy functional, scalable, robust, and maintainable software * Generate and maintain documentation of designed software and integrated systems Basic Qualifications: * Bachelors in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or related field * 2+ years of professional, post-graduation experience in software development using C/C++ * Experience in real-time embedded system design with Linux OS Nice to Have: * Experience working in a high-performance compute environment (FPGAs or GPUs) * Experience with PCIe driver development and troubleshooting * Experience with Rust * Experience with high-speed data acquisition and real time closed-loop-control systems * Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems * Experience writing software for industrial automation systems, robotics, or related hardware * Creative thinker able to apply first-principles reasoning to solve complex problems * Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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 $115,000-$145,000. 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.