Associate Software Engineer – C++ (Computer Aided Manufacturing)

United States·Brooklyn Parkmid

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Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer,

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Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

This is a fixed hybrid role on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at HQ in Brooklyn Park MN.

The Associate Software Engineer plays a key role on the manufacturing software development team, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of web-based applications that support manufacturing operations, data visualization, and data-driven decision-making. This role focuses on building scalable, high-performance software solutions that connect digital technology with real-world manufacturing systems.

Develop and maintain web apps using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Implement WebGL-based visualizations (e.g., 3D models, simulations, or production layouts) for manufacturing data and workflows
Build, consume, and troubleshoot RESTful web services and APIs
Contribute to back-end development using .NET (C#) to support business logic and data processing
Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and QA to deliver high-quality manufacturing software solutions
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following team standards
Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging activities
Learn and apply manufacturing domain concepts such as production workflows
Support integration with databases, and third-party services as needed

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Foundational knowledge of JavaScript and modern web development concepts
Experience with object-oriented programming, preferably in C# or .NET
Familiarity with web services, REST APIs, and JSON data formats
Understanding of software development fundamentals such as version control (e.g., Git), debugging, and testing

Familiarity with core software engineering concepts, design principles, and development practices.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating within a team.
Demonstrated accountability, positive attitude, and ability to meet commitments

We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity

In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:

Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid caregiver leave

You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + Volunteer Hours

401k with company match and immediate vest

Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate

Matching grants through Protolabs foundation

And More!

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.