Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join our team as a Senior Software Engineer Engineer!

This is a fixed hybrid role on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in Nashua NH

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior .NET Software Engineer to join our Global Technology Services (GTS) Software Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications that support a diverse range of users across the organization. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that align with business needs.

### What You'll Do

Design, develop, and maintain software applications used across Protolabs’ digital manufacturing and commerce platforms

Build and enhance features using .NET Core, C#, web services, and SQL Server

Utilize AI tools for software development such as Cursor, Claude or Co-pilot

Design, implement, debug, and deliver high quality software

Participate in requirements gathering, system design discussions, design reviews, and code reviews

Create and maintain unit tests and automated acceptance tests to ensure software quality and reliability

Debug and resolve production issues across functional and technical areas

Work from established system designs and specifications using standard development tools, procedures, and best practices

Collaborate effectively with architects, other engineers, product partners, and cross functional teams

Provide technical input and assistance to less experienced engineers when appropriate

Communicate development progress, risks, and support needs to team members and management

Follow software engineering best practices and contribute to system resilience, performance, and maintainability

Stay current on relevant technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices

Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation in support of global software systems

Perform other duties as assigned

### What It Takes

Education and Experience:

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

5+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent demonstrated capability)

Proficient in C#, Visual Studio, MS-SQL, HTML, JavaScript

.NET development work experience

Experience developing, maintaining, and supporting production software systems

Experience with multiple .NET patterns and platform technologies like client/server, ASP .NET sites, web services, WCF endpoints, SOA, or MVC

Experience using version control systems in a team environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong communication skills and work ethic

Solid understanding of core software engineering concepts, design principles, and development practices

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Demonstrated accountability, positive attitude, and ability to meet commitments

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating within a team

Demonstrated history of staying current on best practices in technology

### What's In It For You?

We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity

In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:

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!

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

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