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Startup Founder
Formlabs, INC. · 🇺🇸 Somerville, MA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 18 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Formlabs, INC.
The US Department of Labor certified 18 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
About Formlabs: To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to help us build the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. Starting a company is the ultimate test of product-market fit, execution, and resilient leadership. If you're an ex-co-founder, seasoned tinkerer, or Product Leader at an early-stage startup looking for the ultimate platform to apply your experiences, Formlabs offers the infrastructure to build high-impact products without the bureaucratic drag of a large enterprise. Your Impact: Your mandate is to act as a mini-CEO : rapidly identify, develop, and scale new product lines and ventures within Formlabs. We value bias for action, comfort with ambiguity, and deep ownership over outcomes. We are seeking results-focused leaders/entrepreneurs who can quickly pivot and take charge. Your contribution will span the product cycle, from deep R&D to global-scale shipping across hardware, software, materials science, and business functions. What You’ll Do: • Define Supply Chain Strategy & Vision: Act as the ultimate Supply Chain Owner, creating products and services that define the future of digital manufacturing by identifying cutting edge technologies and high-potential operational gaps. • Own Business Outcomes : Don't just manage projects—drive P&L results by identifying new opportunities and scaling existing infrastructure. • Build & Lead : Create and lead multi-disciplinary teams of talented engineers and operators. Hire and mentor the next generation of Formlabs leaders. • Take Decisive Action : Make crucial, high-stakes decisions that directly impact our core technology and business trajectory. • Embrace the Ambiguity : Work at the intersection of complex disciplines (engineering, sales, manufacturing, marketing) and take full ownership to get the job done. About You: You are a tinkerer and/or an ex-co-founder who thrives on complexity and doesn't wait for permission. You get results. Proven Entrepreneurial Experience: You have previously built a business or significant venture (technology startup experience is ideal), demonstrating a high tolerance for risk and a bias for action. Comfort with Breadth: You have direct experience creating multi-disciplinary technology products and understand the full lifecycle from ideation to scale. Ownership & Hustle: You possess the "get it done" mindset—the hustle to do whatever it takes, whether it’s pitching a customer, setting up a supply chain, or debugging a prototype. Adaptive Leadership: You excel at both hiring and leading teams and are energized by a constantly changing, high-standard environment. The standard is high, and the work is hard. Success here means you will be fundamentally changing digital manufacturing for designers, engineers, researchers, and artists everywhere. Bonus Skills: • Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Degree or related • Entrepreneurial experience like founding your own business. • MBA or experience in a consulting role • Familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain, or product standards and compliance in industries like healthcare, pharma, or life sciences. • Experience with 3D printing technologies and materials. Our Benefits & Perks: • Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) • Low-cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors • Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks) • Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks) • Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits • Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats • Regularly sponsored professional development opportunitie