About VulcanForms
About Us Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products.
About the role
VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match. The annual base salary range for this position is $164,000 to $226,000. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 7+ years of professional software development experience, with 2+ years managing or leading engineering teams
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated experience establishing and improving software development processes: release management, testing practices, sprint planning, and road mapping
- Proven ability to mentor engineers, drive technical quality, and build team culture
- Strong communication skills: able to engage with engineers at the code level and with leadership at the strategy level
More about this role
- We’re looking for a Manager of Software Engineering to lead our Toolpathing team — the group responsible for one of the most technically interesting problems in manufacturing software: turning a 3D geometry into precise, optimized instructions for a multi-laser gantry system, including coordinated gantry movement and per-laser power modulation across our full array. This is a “fix and build” leadership role. You’ll step into a talented team of five engineers that needs structure, process, and strategic direction as much as it needs technical depth. In the near term, you’ll focus on bringing order to a reactive development environment — establishing a release process, documenting what exists, and building a roadmap. Over time, you’ll drive that roadmap forward and evolve the team’s capabilities to match the ambition of the platform we’re building. We’re looking for a leader first — someone who can organize, motivate, and grow a high-performing team. Technical credibility matters, but it doesn’t have to come from writing code day-to-day. What matters is that you can engage meaningfully with a complex system, ask the right questions, and guide your team toward better architectural...
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