Software Engineer

Software Engineer — 3D Files and Environments.

Company

Crate3D Location: Remote (U.S. time zones preferred) Type: Contract (3–6 months), with potential to convert to full-time Start date: Immediately

About Crate3D

Crate3D builds hardware and software for the maker and 3D-printing community. Our product lines span modular LED systems, robotics, and tooling that helps people design, organize, and bring physical objects to life. We move fast, ship often, and treat AI as a core part of how we build.

We're now investing heavily in a new category of software: tools that let anyone edit, modify, and customize 3D models — the kind commonly printed on consumer and prosumer 3D printers.

The Role

We're looking for a software engineer who wants to build creative, interactive tools on top of 3D geometry — specifically .stl files and the broader formats used in 3D printing. You'll be in charge of features end to end, from mesh manipulation logic to the interfaces people actually touch. You'll lean on AI heavily, both inside the products we build and in how you build them.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role. You'll prototype quickly, get things in front of users, and iterate. If you like ambiguity, ownership, and seeing your work shipped within days rather than quarters, you'll fit right in.

The role starts as a 3–6 month contract, with strong potential to convert to a full-time position based on fit and performance. It's a chance for both sides to make sure it's a great match before committing long term.

What You'll Build

A great example of the kind of project you'd take on: a browser-based digital painting environment for 3D-printable models.

Imagine a user importing an .stl character model and being able to:

• View and render the model in an interactive 3D environment
• Paint directly onto the surface with a brush
• Select logical regions — a boot, a hat, a shirt — and fill them with a single color in one click
• Save t...