Software Engineer

**Full Stack Developer – CAD/Engineering Software (CostNet)

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Work Model: Hybrid (Minimum 4 days/week On-site, remaining days Work From Home)

About CostNet

CostNet is an AI-powered manufacturing cost estimation platform that automates the costing of sheet metal and fabricated components. By analyzing CAD files such as STEP, DXF, and other engineering drawings, CostNet helps manufacturers generate accurate, real-time cost estimates based on material, machining, bending, welding, finishing, and other manufacturing processes.

We are building cutting-edge software at the intersection of CAD, manufacturing, and artificial intelligence, and are looking for exceptional engineers to join our team.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled **Full Stack Developer** with prior experience developing software related to **SolidWorks or AutoCAD**. This is a core requirement for the role, as you will work on integrating CAD data into CostNet’s intelligent costing engine and building scalable web applications used by manufacturers worldwide.

**Candidates without hands-on software development experience involving SolidWorks or AutoCAD will not be considered.**

Key Responsibilities

* Design, develop, and maintain CostNet’s full-stack web platform.

* Develop scalable frontend and backend applications with high performance and reliability.

* Build and maintain integrations with **SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and other CAD platforms**.

* Develop software that processes engineering drawings and 3D CAD models, including STEP, DXF, DWG, and related file formats.

* Work with CAD APIs, plugins, automation tools, and geometry processing libraries.

* Collaborate with product, AI, and engineering teams to build intelligent manufacturing solutions.

* Design and develop REST APIs and backend services.

* Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.

* Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, testing, and deployment.

Mandatory Requirements

* **Prior software development experience involving SolidWorks or AutoCAD (Mandatory).**

* Experience developing applications, plugins, APIs, automation tools, or integrations for CAD software.

* Strong Full Stack development experience.

* Proficiency in modern frontend technologies such as React, Next.js, Angular, or Vue.js.

* Strong backend development skills using Node.js, Python, .NET, Java, or similar technologies.

* Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.

* Strong understanding of REST APIs, authentication, and cloud-based deployments.

* Proficiency with Git and modern software development workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with the SolidWorks API, AutoCAD API, ObjectARX, or similar CAD development frameworks.

* Experience working with Open Cascade, Open CASCADE Technology (OCCT), FreeCAD, CAD kernels, or geometry processing libraries.

* Familiarity with manufacturing workflows including laser cutting, bending, welding, machining, fabrication, or sheet metal processing.

* Experience handling STEP, DXF, DWG, IGES, Parasolid, or similar engineering file formats.

* Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.

* Knowledge of AI-assisted engineering software or manufacturing automation is a plus.

What You’ll Build

* Intelligent CAD file processing pipelines.

* AI-assisted manufacturing cost estimation tools.

* Engineering workflow automation.

* Cloud-based manufacturing software used by industrial customers.

* High-performance applications capable of processing complex engineering models and drawings.

Why Join CostNet?

* Work on one of the most innovative AI products in manufacturing technology.

* Solve challenging engineering and software problems with real-world impact.

* Be part of a fast-growing startup building the future of digital manufacturing.

* Competitive compensation and significant opportunities for professional growth.

* Hybrid work environment with a collaborative engineering culture.

Application Requirement

**Please apply only if you have prior software development experience related to SolidWorks or AutoCAD. This is a mandatory requirement and the most important qualification for this position. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.****