Associate Software Engineer – Web & Visualization

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.

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.

This is a fixed hybrid role on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at HQ in Brooklyn Park MN.

The Associate Software Engineer plays a key role on the manufacturing software development team, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of web-based applications that support manufacturing operations, data visualization, and data-driven decision-making. This role focuses on building scalable, high-performance software solutions that connect digital technology with real-world manufacturing systems.

• 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

• 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

• Familiarity with core software engineering concepts, design principles, and development practices.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating within a team.
• Demonstrated accountability, positive attitude, and ability to meet commitments

• 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!

$74,500 - $111,700 a year

Proto Labs maintains ITAR‑compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only…