Technical Lead, Preprint Software

Velo3D
  • Fremont, CA
  • $200,000–$215,000 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

Position Overview:

Velo3D is growing its Build Preparation software team and is seeking an experienced Software Architect and Technical Lead to help shape the future of our product development. In this role, you will provide both strategic direction and hands-on leadership across a diverse technical landscape.

Our product spans Windows desktop applications, advanced 3D graphics, geometry processing, and large-scale AWS batch and distributed computing systems. As our models increase in size and computational complexity, you will play a critical role in evolving the architecture and technology stack to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.

This is an opportunity to influence core system design, guide a talented engineering team, and drive innovation at the intersection of software, computation, and advanced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Product Management and Engineering to design and deliver new features while continuously improving overall system architecture and code quality
  • Lead and coordinate development efforts across a team of experienced software engineers, ensuring alignment, clarity, and high execution standards
  • Drive the evolution of the software architecture toward simpler, more scalable, and more efficient designs, with a strong focus on core data flows and performance
  • Champion the integration of machine learning capabilities into the product, identifying opportunities and guiding implementation
  • Collaborate with Applications Engineering to identify critical bottlenecks and develop effective, data-driven solutions
  • Work cross-functionally with other software teams to design and deliver features spanning desktop applications, hardware systems, and data infrastructure

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree and 15+ years of experience developing and delivering production-quality software
  • Strong proficiency in C++ with a focus on performance and maintainability
  • Hands-on experience with 3D graphics and geometry processing
  • Experience designing and implementing parallel or distributed computing solutions
  • Proven ability to design scalable software architectures that support complex data flows
  • Experience building interactive GUI applications; familiarity with Qt is a plus
About the Company:
Velo, Velo3D, Sapphire and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D, Inc. Without Compromise, Flow, Flow Developer, and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D, Inc.
With the only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability, we enable on-demand manufacturing of production quality Titanium, Inconel, and Aluminum parts with an unprecedented degree of design freedom and quality control. The VELO3D award-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire® metal AM production printer, Flow print preparation software, Assure quality assurance and control system, and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation.
Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this full-time position is between $200,000 and $215,000. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, job-related skills, related education, work location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. In addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.
Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Numbers & Facts

LocationFremont, CA
Salary$200,000–$215,000 Per Year
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