Senior Software Engineer (Python) 

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & RESEARCH
HYBRID
FULL-TIME
ENGLISH CV

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Python) to join a team building engineering workflow solutions for advanced 3D and medical software platforms. In this role, you will design and develop Python-based plug‑ins and automation workflows on top of a proprietary 3D software ecosystem used globally in the medical and engineering industries. You do not need prior experience with our internal tools — strong software engineering fundamentals and experience working with APIs, complex workflows, or domain-specific applications are what matter most. 

What you will do

  • Design, develop, and maintain Python-based plug‑ins and automation workflows for desktop engineering applications
  • Build solutions by integrating with existing APIs and SDKs provided by a proprietary 3D software platform
  • Translate user and business requirements into clean, extensible technical designs
  • Implement workflow logic involving 3D data, geometry-related operations, and data processing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, product managers, and research teams
  • Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain existing software solutions with a focus on quality and usability 
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives 
  • Write and maintain technical documentation for developed features and workflows 

Your profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related engineering discipline 
  • Strong experience as a software engineer (more than 5 years)
  • Proficiency in Python for building production-quality software
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented design, APIs, and software architecture
  • Experience developing desktop applications, tools, or workflow-driven systems
  • Comfortable working with complex SDKs, APIs, or third-party platforms
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working in Agile or cross-functional teams
  • Clear and effective communication skills

What we offer

Location and type of contract

  • Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
  • ​​Hybrid​ 
  • Full-time
  • Mid-senior level​
  • CV in English

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Working at Materialise

Materialise is a dynamic, international high-tech company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Belgium, with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research, and academia.

As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.

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