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Sr. Software Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering
  • 10-14 years of experience building commercial software in C# or C++
  • Graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering
  • Experience with GPGPU or SIMD code

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize algorithms for toolpath systems to drive milling machines, improving efficiency and quality of toolpath motion
  • Tackle mathematical problems involving large data sets and apply data-parallel programming techniques
  • Design and implement high-performance software, balancing Object Oriented and Functional programming tradeoffs and contributing to software architecture
  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical teammates and maintain clean, clearly documented code

About the company

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Mastercam

Founded in 1983, Mastercam is one of the oldest companies in the PC-based CAD/CAM industry. The company was built on the concept of providing an inexpensive PC-based CAM system at a time when most other systems were expensive CAD-oriented products. We are one of the first companies to introduce CAD/CAM software designed for both the machinist and the engineer. Today, Mastercam falls under the Design & Planning Automation division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions. Our corporate headquarters and training facility is in a 53,000 sq. ft. environmentally-friendly building located in Tolland, Connecticut. We embrace remote work, with a growing global team spanning three continents: Asia, Europe, and North America. The backbone of the Mastercam community is our global reseller network. With over 285,000 installations, Mastercam is the number one CAD/CAM software in the world. Mastercam Resellers have developed strong partnerships with our customers, offering advice, strategy, and experience to Mastercam users globally. Mastercam offers solutions for designers and NC programmers in a spectrum of industries, including milling, turning, wire EDM, router programming, plasma cutting, lasers, and 3D design and drafting. Our customers range from one-person job shops to Fortune 100 manufacturers. The same software that is utilized by corporations such as Boeing, IBM, and Sikorsky is still accessible to the small job shop. To ensure a new generation of trained metal and woodworking personnel, Mastercam is available to educational institutions at sizable discounts. As the company and Mastercam continue to grow and expand into new markets and technology, our focus remains on our customers. We're committed to delivering tools that support the higher productivity and greater precision demanded by today's, and tomorrow's, manufacturing.

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Job description

Your Role at a Glance

Mastercam is looking for a mathematically inclined Software Engineer to join our toolpath systems development team. This team develops algorithms to efficiently drive milling machines as they cut out precision parts.

As a member of a toolpath development team, you will have the opportunity to improve the thing our customers care about the most – the efficiency and quality of our toolpath motion. You will be able to bring a wide range of skills to bear on interesting mathematical problems involving large sets of data.

To succeed in this role, you will need to be a gifted mathematician with a love of solving complex problems and an innate hatred of inefficiency. You have a knack for crafting algorithms to wring the most performance out of hardware. You have a drive to constantly improve your software development skills, and possess a passion for clean, clearly documented code. You take the initiative and can communicate well with both technical and non-technical coworkers.


How You’ll Drive Success

Programming & Architecture Expertise

  • Strong understanding of the tradeoffs between Object Oriented and Functional Programming.
  • Experience with Data-Parallel Programming.

Mathematical & Computational Foundations

  • Strong handle on Linear Algebra and Computational Geometry.
  • Familiar with iterative computational techniques, such as the Conjugant Gradient Method.

Software Development Practices

  • Comfortable with standard software development practices such as source control, peer reviews, and unit testing.

Communication & Collaboration

  • Able to clearly communicate with both technical and non-technical coworkers
  • Demonstrates a collaborative mindset, treating knowledge as a shared, communal resource


The Talents We’re Seeking

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering
  • 10-14 years of experience building commercial software in either C# or C++

Preferred Skills

  • Worked in an agile (Scrum, Kanban) software development environment before
  • Experience with CNC machining
  • Experience writing GPGPU or SIMD code
  • Familiar with Parallel C++ Design Patterns and the C++ Standard Library
  • Experience with Computational Physics algorithms
  • Knowledge of 3/5-axis machining algorithms for roughing and finishing
  • Experience with Volumetric and Surface Mesh Processing
  • Experience with FEM as applied to physics-based machining
  • Graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering


Who We Are

At Mastercam, we do not just keep pace with manufacturing—we set the pace. For over 40 years, we have been the name behind the breakthroughs, the partner for those who refuse to settle. When the industry says “too complex,” we say, “challenge accepted.” 

We are more than software. We are a movement of makers, innovators, and problem-solvers driving transformation across the globe. 

Backed by a network of 400 Channel Partners and a thriving developer community, Mastercam delivers the tools and expertise to turn ambitious ideas into flawless reality. From aerospace to automotive, medical to education, we empower manufacturers to push boundaries and redefine what is possible. 

As part of Intelligent Manufacturing and the Sandvik Group, we are leading the charge in digital transformation. Our team of 350+ professionals is united by a single mission: to help achieve precision, productivity, and performance without compromise. 

Our Core Values? They are not just words. They are how we win: 

  • Winning Together: Collaboration is not optional—it is the engine that drives us. 
  • Curiosity: We question, we explore, we innovate. Every day. 
  • Responsibility: Safety, integrity, and sustainability aren’t boxes to check—they are the foundation of trust. 
  • Customer-Focused: We listen. We adapt. We deliver. Always. 

Innovation. Collaboration. Growth. That is the Mastercam way. Explore more at www.mastercam.com, connect on LinkedIn, and join the conversation with #mastercam. 

The next big challenge is waiting—are you ready to accept? 

It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin or any other classification protected by applicable local or state laws.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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