Associate Software Engineer

Protolabs

Associate Software Engineer developing manufacturing applications that support operations and decision-making. Building high-performance software solutions within a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeMaple Plain • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,500 - $111,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScript.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain web apps using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Implement WebGL-based visualizations (e.g., 3D models, simulations, or production layouts) for manufacturing data and workflows
Build, consume, and troubleshoot RESTful web services and APIs
Contribute to back-end development using .NET (C#) to support business logic and data processing
Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and QA to deliver high-quality manufacturing software solutions
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following team standards
Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging activities
Learn and apply manufacturing domain concepts such as production workflows
Support integration with databases, and third-party services as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Foundational knowledge of JavaScript and modern web development concepts
Experience with object-oriented programming, preferably in C# or .NET
Familiarity with web services, REST APIs, and JSON data formats
Understanding of software development fundamentals such as version control (e.g., Git), debugging, and testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid caregiver leave
You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + Volunteer Hours
401k with company match and immediate vest
Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
And More!

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaScriptHTMLCSS.NETC#WebGLRESTful web servicesAPIsobject-oriented programmingJSON

Soft Skills

collaborationcode reviewsdebuggingtestingcommunication

Certifications

BS in Computer ScienceBS in Software Engineering