Location: Gothenburg, Sweden | Full-time | On-site

Bring your software engineering expertise to Freemelt, a deeptech company at the forefront of metal additive manufacturing. As a Software Lead, you will play a key role in developing the software platforms that steer, monitor and optimize our industrial 3d printing machines. In this role, you will lead architectural decisions, support and coordinate a skilled software team and collaborate closely with hardware, process, and systems engineering to deliver a robust, production ready industrial software.

About Freemelt
Freemelt is an ambitious deeptech company developing cutting edge metal additive manufacturing solutions. Our proprietary Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (EPBF) technology enables customers to accelerate their development from research and feasibility studies to fullscale industrial production. We aim to become a leading productivity partner in the AM industry by delivering innovative, high-performance solutions for critical and regulated applications. As we expand into new markets and scale our technology, you will join a company shaping the future of industrial 3D printing.

About the role
As a Software Lead at Freemelt, you will lead the development of advanced software systems that control and optimize our metal 3D printing processes. In this role, you will lead and coach a team of 3-4 software engineers working with Scrum. As a team lead you will provide technical leadership, perform code reviews and define manufacturing software strategies for operational excellence. A central part of the role is to translate high-level product goals into clear software requirements and transform them into robust, production-ready implementations. You will guide and oversee the design of scalable, production-ready software for real-time monitoring, machine control and process improvement. You will work closely together with hardware and process engineers to secure seamless integration with our machines.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in complex technical environments, enjoys balancing hands-on development with leadership and wants to influence software strategy while contributing to advanced industrial technology.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, provide technical guidance, coaching and fostering a collaborative Scrum environment

• Drive the Scrum methodology, sprint planning and roadmap execution to meet project goals and deliver robust industrial-grade solutions

• Develop applications by integrating front-end interfaces with back-end services for real-time machine monitoring and control

• Collaborate closely with mechanical, process and electrical engineers to ensure seamless hardware–software interaction

• Oversee and maintain strong code quality through reviews and best practices

• Maintain clear and compliant documentation

• Participate in the working group and contribute to architectural and strategic decisions regarding the company’s IT and server infrastructure together with our IT partner
  

Required qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in software development

• Strong experience with GNU/ Linuxbased systems, ideally Debian, used in embedded or industrial machine environments

• Proven experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. OpenAI Codex, Claude Code), combined with strong technical judgment

• Strong programming skills in Python and GoLang with experience working with software in advanced industrial machine systems

• Experience with realtime control systems, industrial protocols, or machine communication and monitoring using InfluxDB and Grafana

• Proven track record of leading software teams, driving agile Scrum practices and delivering complex projects in production environments
  
  

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with C++ & GPU programming with OpenCL

• Experience developing React application

• Experience with AWS or Azure is a bonus
  
  

Why Freemelt
At Freemelt, you will join curious problem solvers and bold innovators who enjoy pushing ideas one step further. We work with passion, pace, and close collaboration — united by a drive to push industrial 3D printing forward. Here, your ideas matter. You will make a real impact on both our technology and our growth as we shape the future of metal additive manufacturing together.

Apply now
We review candidates continuously, so please send in your application as soon as possible.
The final application date is 2026 04 30.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Lars Löwgren, Engineering Lead,
lars.lowgren@freemelt.com

Read more about Freemelt at our website and in social media:
www.freemelt.com
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