Research Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing

You love geometry, maths and code that runs close to the machine. Invent the CAD and toolpath systems behind next-generation hardware.
A young Toronto company combines manufacturing with software: it writes its own CAD and geometry tools and makes advanced parts for leading tech companies, including projects in aerospace, robotics and medical devices. Your first project: automatically matching and validating 3D CAD models against 2D drawings, a job someone still does by hand today. Next on the list: a geometry kernel of its own, a CAD environment built in-house, and the engine that plans CNC tool paths.
What you'll own
A core subsystem, end to end, until you know it better than anyone
Automated matching and validation of 3D models against 2D drawings
Foundational systems built from first principles, not libraries glued together
A small team covering software, firmware and mechanical engineering
Must-haves
Strong maths and computational-geometry fundamentals
You understand what happens close to the hardware (experience limited to web apps, without a strong maths base, won't fit)
You like problems with no set stack and no detailed specification
2+ years of experience;
technical depth mattersmore than pedigree, and no PhD is needed
Working from the Toronto office five days a week, 9-9-5, commuting daily (no remote or hybrid)
Already allowed to work in Canada;
sponsorship isn't available
Bonus points
Production code for geometry, CAD/CAM, graphics or tool paths
A background in GPUs, chips, embedded systems, firmware or self-driving vehicles
Results in maths olympiads, or research in geometry, graphics or robotics
What's in it for you
$250k–$300k USD base + 0.1–1% equity
Deep technical problems with real parts and real customers
Full ownership of a subsystem in a small, ambitious team
Good to know
Full-time, on-site in Toronto, 9-9-5
Process: half-hour call with both founders → one-hour technical interview → a take-home assignment only if needed → up to a week of paid work at the office with the team → offer
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