Software Developer (m/f/d) for 3D Printing & Slicing Algorithms

About Layer Performance

We are reshaping the manufacturing industry with advanced software for additive manufacturing (3D printing) .

Our technology translates digital 3D models into manufacturing instructions for 3D printers. For the first time, it enables the generation of fully 3D-optimized toolpaths across all types of systems from standard desktop printers to industrial robotic arms. This significantly improves part quality while reducing material usage and energy consumption.

Whether working with plastics, metals, or concrete, we enable high-quality and efficient local manufacturing.

Tasks

Your role

At Layer Performance, you won’t be working on isolated features, but on a core part of our technology.

• You contribute to the ongoing development of our existing software for toolpath planning in additive manufacturing (slicer)
• Your focus is on further developing our slicing engine
• You design and optimize algorithms that are directly used in real-world manufacturing processes
• You work across the full lifecycle, from development and deployment to the continuous improvement of existing components

Requirements

What you bring

• A degree in computer science, CES , or a comparable technical or scientific field or alternatively, a completed vocational training in software development or a related field
• Strong proficiency in at least one high-level programming language such as Java, C++, or Python
• Interest in innovative technologies and manufacturing processes, ideally with initial experience in 3D printing

Ideally, experience or a solid understanding in at least one of the following areas:

• 3D geometry and spatial reasoning: working with 3D models, geometric structures, or CAD-related topics
• Software architecture: structuring software systems and understanding how components interact
• Processing large datasets: efficient data handling and performance optimization

Benefits

What we offer

• Permanent employment contract
• High degree of ownership and room to shape your work
• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely on selected days
• 30 days of annual leave

And most importantly:

• Real results: Your algorithms are not just simulated but used in real manufacturing processes and validated on physical parts. You see immediately whether your solutions work in practice.
• Exciting projects: Your work directly shapes the manufacturing processes of leading companies in automotive, sports, medical technology, and electronics.
• Fast-paced environment: Small team, short decision-making paths