Senior CAM Software Engineer

Description

Position Type: Full Time Salary

Work Model: Remote

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior CAM Software Engineer leads the development and enhancement of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software used to produce complex turbomachinery components. This role blends deep software engineering expertise with manufacturing knowledge, enabling high-performance, precision machining solutions.

You will play a key role in developing the product and collaborating with both software and manufacturing teams to deliver robust solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Software Development & Architecture

• Design, develop, and maintain CAM software features
• Lead system design and architecture decisions
• Implement user interface elements 
• Write high-performance, maintainable code

CAM & Manufacturing Integration

• Develop toolpath programming functions for multi-axis CNC machining
• Optimize user efficiency and experience
• Integrate various internal and 3rd party components
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to validate and refine outputs
• Interface the product with internal and external manufacturing operations

Technical Leadership

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Promote best practices in software development
• Drive continuous improvement in software performance and usability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with product management to define requirements and roadmap priorities
• Work closely with turbomachinery design and manufacturing teams
• Support customer-facing teams with technical expertise as needed

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Research and implement new technologies in CAM, automation, and simulation
• Contribute to long-term product strategy and differentiation

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of software development experience, preferably in CAM or CAD/CAM systems
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
• Experience with geometric modeling, computational geometry, or 3D algorithms
• Solid understanding of CNC machining processes

Preferred

• Experience with multi-axis (4- or 5-axis) machining
• Background in turbomachinery or complex rotating equipment
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM platforms/kernels
• Knowledge of toolpath optimization and simulation
• Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments

Key Competencies

• Deep technical expertise and problem-solving ability
• Strong collaboration across software and manufacturing teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to translate complex engineering challenges into software solutions
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

The compensation range posted represents the full salary range for the role. Actual pay will be determined based on a candidate’s experience, skills, and the position level ultimately offered.