Formlabs
Head of Technical Operations (TechOps)
Somerville, MA · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$13,342 more — $163,342 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $163,342 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "General and Operations Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · General and Operations Managers (11-1021) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Join Formlabs if you want to bring ground-breaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.
- You will join the Systems team, which enables every Formlabs team with enterprise applications, infrastructure, data, AI, and security.
- This role is based in our Somerville, MA office and is an onsite role.
Responsibilities
- Formlabs, you will own the foundation the whole company runs on:
- This is a single, combined leadership role - where you will lead as a player-coach.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
- Experience with Cisco Meraki, Proxmox, CrowdStrike, Google Workspace, and Cloudflare.
- Familiarity with GCP and AWS security fundamentals (IAM, logging, network controls).
- Scripting/automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar) and hands-on use of AI tools in IT or security operations.
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCNP Security.
- Experience in a hardware or manufacturing company with R&D labs and lab networks.
Skills
- Network & Connectivity:
- Strategy & Roadmap:
- Servers & Resilience:
- Security Program:
- Formlabs' cybersecurity program end to end:
- Staffing Model & Services:
- Identity & Access:
- IT Service Desk & Endpoints:
- Automation & AI:
- Vendors & Budget:
- Documentation & Continuity:
Compensation
- You'll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term.
- Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact.
- The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.
- The annual base pay range for this role is:
- $150,000 - $190,000 USD
Benefits
- Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 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
Company info
- our global network, on-premise servers, endpoints, IT service desk, identity and access, and the security program that protects Formlabs and our customers' data.
- You will lead a global team of 7 spanning network administration, systems administration, help desk, and cybersecurity, and support offices in Somerville, Germany, Budapest, and Shenzhen.
Equal opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
This listing is sourced directly from Formlabs's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.