C++ Software Engineer, 3D Desktop Application

Formlabs
Budapest, Hungary
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Geared toward C++/Qt developers comfortable with end-to-end software workflows and cross-functional collaboration, with a preference for candidates who can thrive in a hybrid office environment in Budapest.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in C++/Qt and a track record of delivering end-to-end software solutions
    — “Develop features end to end, including design, implementation, automated testing, and deployment”
  • Individuals who have worked on large, evolving codebases and prioritize code quality and maintainability
    — “Can architect reliable systems and work effectively in a large, evolving codebase”
  • Professionals who are interested in 3D printing and user-focused application development
    — “Build and evolve a desktop 3D print preparation application for Windows and macOS”

Things to consider

  • Requires weekly in-office presence in Budapest despite hybrid work arrangement
    — “This is a Hybrid role which requires weekly presence in our Budapest office”
  • Candidates must be comfortable with cross-functional teamwork and ambiguous product problems
    — “Are comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and ambiguous product problems”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with C++/Qt and end-to-end development in your resume and interview responses
    — “Work in C++ / Qt 6 / QML on a large production codebase”
  • Emphasize your background in user-focused application design and workflow logic
    — “By joining Formlabs you’ll have the opportunity to build an intuitive, world class print preparation application”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • build and evolve a desktop 3D print preparation application
  • develop features end to end
  • improve build systems, CI, packaging, and developer tooling
Typical background
strong experience in desktop application developmentarchitect reliable systemswork effectively in a large, evolving codebase

Skills & requirements

Required

C++Qt 6QMLDesktop Application DevelopmentCross-functional CollaborationCode QualityTestingMaintainability

Preferred

Project LeadershipAutomated Software Build Systems

Stack & domain

C++Qt 6QMLDesktop Application DevelopmentGeometryRenderingWorkflow LogicPrinter IntegrationBuild SystemsCIPackagingDeveloper ToolingUser Focused MindsetStrong Technical BackgroundCode QualityTestingMaintainabilityCross-functional CollaborationAmbiguous Product ProblemsLearning QuicklyTaking InitiativeTechnically Varied Challenges3D PrintingInnovationProduct Development

About the role

Original posting from Formlabs

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer for our Desktop team with a user focused mindset and strong technical background. In this hybrid role you will be responsible for implementing E2E software workflows, building and shipping PreForm, for ensuring ease of use, including high performing computations and rendering. By joining Formlabs you’ll have the opportunity to build an intuitive, world class print preparation application, PreForm, that enables users to create amazing 3D prints again and again.

**This is a Hybrid role which requires weekly presence in our Budapest office.

The Job:

Build and evolve a desktop 3D print preparation application for Windows and macOS

Work in C++ / Qt 6 / QML on a large production codebase

Develop features end to end, including design, implementation, automated testing, and deployment

Contribute to geometry, rendering, workflow logic, and printer integration

Improve build systems, CI, packaging, and developer tooling

Partner with product, design, QA, and other engineering teams in a fast-moving product environment

You:

Have strong experience in desktop application development, preferably in C++/Qt

Can architect reliable systems and work effectively in a large, evolving codebase

Care deeply about code quality, testing, and maintainability

Are comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and ambiguous product problems

Learn quickly, take initiative, and like working on technically varied challenges

Bonus Skills:

Can lead projects and have experience working with remote stakeholders

Experience creating automated software build systems

We Offer:

Hybrid work

Shares in the company (RSUs)

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 9500 HUF monthly allowance

Free 3D prints

An inclusive, dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues

Development opportunities both in-house and off-site

We build amazing things. Come join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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Source: Formlabs careers

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