Software Engineer (Python)

Proto Labs, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Amsterdam

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Software Engineer (Backend) role focused on building systems that power the Manufacturing Partner Marketplace, the operational heart of Protolabs Network, where you’ll own the full order lifecycle from matching orders to manufacturing partners through production, quality control, and on-time delivery.
• Day to day, you’ll design and implement backend services using Python 3.11+ with FastAPI, Flask, and SQLAlchemy, work with Celery and RabbitMQ for background tasks, leverage KNative for eventing, and collaborate on Kubernetes-based deployments on AWS EKS using Terraform and GitHub Actions.
• You’ll join a diverse, entrepreneurial team at Protolabs, a leader in digital manufacturing, where innovation, speed to market, and meaningful work are driven by people who are smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about creating impact.
• In this role, you’ll learn to solve complex business problems end-to-end, gain deep experience in scalable cloud-native systems, and grow your expertise in modern Python backend development while contributing to products that bring innovative ideas to life at unprecedented speeds.

🎯 Requirements

• Proficiency in Python 3.11+ with experience in backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or SQLAlchemy
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and caching systems (Redis)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes and AWS EKS
• Background in DevOps practices including Terraform, GitHub Actions, or CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with asynchronous task queues such as Celery and message brokers like RabbitMQ
• Knowledge of frontend technologies (Angular, TypeScript) is a plus for full-stack collaboration

🏖️ Benefits

• Hybrid work model based in the Netherlands
• Opportunity to work on impactful systems in digital manufacturing with real-world product outcomes
• Inclusive, diverse culture that values authenticity, entrepreneurship, and psychological safety
• Access to modern tech stack including Kubernetes, AWS, Python, and modern frontend tools
• Professional growth through ownership of end-to-end business problems and innovative projects
• Commitment to equity and belonging — encouraged to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification

Skills & Technologies

Python

TypeScript

Java

Rust

Angular

Hybrid

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About Proto Labs, Inc.

Proto Labs operates rapid manufacturing facilities that produce custom parts for designers and engineers. Using proprietary software and automated production cells, the company offers injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and industrial 3D printing services with turnaround times as fast as one business day. Headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota, it serves product developers across medical, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and consumer sectors who need low-volume prototypes or on-demand production. Founded in 1999, Proto Labs trades on the NYSE under ticker PRLB and maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Europe, and Japan.

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