Formlabs
Head of Information Technology (IT)
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
$12,198 more — $162,198 — 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 $162,198 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 "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · 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.