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Formlabs GmbH

Location:
Hungary, Budapest

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic Software Engineering Manager to lead our PreForm desktop application team in Budapest, significantly impacting the additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing space. As a Software Manager within our team, you will lead and manage a team of talented software engineers, and work with remote teams to plan and execute large projects specifically related to PreForm's evolution. You will be responsible for a diverse range of initiatives, including core 3D printing algorithm development within PreForm, sophisticated 3D rendering, desktop application development, and intuitive UI/UX design that directly shapes the user's interaction with our printers. Your leadership will be crucial in driving innovation and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions for PreForm, ultimately shaping the future of 3D printing.

Job Responsibility:

Directly manage and empower a team of talented software engineers focused on the PreForm desktop application, driving its continuous improvement and expansion
Be a key contributor to software architecture decisions for PreForm, ensuring the application is built on scalable, maintainable, and robust foundations for new features and future products
Leverage your proven track record as both a skilled software engineer and a successful manager/leader to guide your team through complex technical challenges unique to desktop application development and 3D print preparation
Work in lockstep with product managers, 3D printing R&D teams, and hardware teams to guarantee the seamless delivery of new algorithms, features, and capabilities within PreForm that unlock the full potential of our 3D printers
Coordinate effectively with peer software teams on release and project planning, specifically as it relates to PreForm's integration and functionality
Take full ownership of hiring, growing, and retaining top-tier software engineering talent for your PreForm team, fostering an environment where engineers can thrive and achieve their full potential

Requirements:

Have working knowledge of C++ (or managed a team of C++ developers) to be able to hold technical conversations
Substantial experience as a people manager and technical leader, specifically leading teams focused on desktop application development or complex software products
Expertise in designing and architecting complex software systems, with a deep understanding of design patterns, reliability, and scalability, particularly relevant to desktop applications
Deep knowledge of engineering practices and patterns across the entire software development lifecycle, including release processes for desktop products
Demonstrated success in partnering effectively with product or program management teams to translate business needs into technical solutions for user-facing applications
Comfortable managing technical risk, making strategic decisions for your organization, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment
A strong commitment to growing the skills and fully leveraging the talent of your team members
A proven track record of managing teams that successfully develop and ship new features for software products, ideally desktop applications

What we offer:

Shares in the company
Catered lunch at the office 3 days per week
Private health insurance with Medicover (Blue package + hospital coverage)
A monthly or quarterly public transportation pass for Budapest
Free beverages and snacks at the office
All You Can Move sports pass with 7000 HUF monthly allowance
Free 3D prints
An inclusive, dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues
Development opportunities both in-house and off-site

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Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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