At Shapeways, we are revolutionising digital manufacturing by bringing production-grade 3D printing solutions to the market. Our platform helps companies with high-tech, cutting edge production needs in various industries like drones, autonomous vehicles, robotics and bespoke medical gear. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented engineers to help shape the future of our platform.

Why this Role Matters

As Lead Software Engineer – 3D Tools & Geometry Pipeline, you will own the strategy, architecture, and development of the tools that power our core 3D printing workflows from file upload to part analysis, repair, and quoting. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical depth and product impact. You’ll work closely with the Head of Engineering and product leadership to define the roadmap while being the primary developer and maintainer of the pipeline in its current form.

This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role with the opportunity to define foundational systems for years to come. 

If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of 3D computation and visualization and help 1000s of mechanical engineers to get their parts manufactured, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities Own and evolve the Java-based 3D model processing pipeline (upload, repair, analysis, quoting). Build and maintain systems that analyze and validate STL and 3MF files for manufacturability. Collaborate with the Head of Engineering and product team to define and prioritize the 3D tools roadmap. Introduce automation, performance improvements, and new capabilities into quoting and repair systems. Act as the internal expert on 3D geometry, mesh processing, and computational design. Set engineering standards for geometry-focused services and tooling. Lay the foundation for a future team by documenting systems and mentoring incoming engineers.