Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Computational Engineering with a strong background in developing and maintaining complex engineering software aimed for manufacturing applications. You will be contributing to Divergent’s proprietary software for advanced additive manufacture, including toolpath generation for large-format Laser Bed Powder Fusion (LBPF) printers and the integration of these solutions into the broader Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). The position involves computational geometry algorithmic solutions, as well as integration with engineering and factory applications.
The Role- Design, implement, test and deploy algorithmic solutions for LBPF toolpath generation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and propose new solutions to improve material quality and print productivity via software solutions
- Integrate engineering software into the broader factory application infrastructure
- Contribute to code reviews, and produce robust code solutions that can be used in a manufacturing production environment
- Contribute to CI/CD workflows to containerize and automate deployments
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science (or related) + 5 years of professional software‑engineering experience.
- Advanced proficiency in C++ for production codebases.
- Strong mathematical background and an understanding of computational geometry.
- Familiarity with Python.
- Solid understanding of system design, scalability, and cloud‑native architecture.
- CI/CD pipeline design, experience with Docker and container technologies.
- Familiarity with microservice infrastructures and tools, such as Temporal and GraphQL
- Experience with C++11 (and newer), multithreading, OpenMP, TBB.
- Experience with CAM/CAD tools.
- Experience with developing robust software in manufacturing applications.
- Experience with Qt.
- Onsite or Remote
What We Offer:
- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
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Skills Required
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls
- Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related plus 5 years professional software engineering experience
- Advanced proficiency in C++ for production codebases
- Strong mathematical background and understanding of computational geometry
- Familiarity with Python
- Solid understanding of system design, scalability, and cloud-native architecture
- CI/CD pipeline design and containerization (Docker)
- Familiarity with microservice infrastructures and tools such as Temporal and GraphQL
- Experience with C++11 and newer, multithreading, OpenMP, TBB
- Experience with CAM/CAD tools and manufacturing software development
- Experience developing robust software for manufacturing production environments
- Experience with Qt
Divergent Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Divergent and has not been reviewed or approved by Divergent.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive to strong for many engineering and leadership roles, with market-competitive to above‑market ranges cited in postings. Feedback suggests cash compensation is often a relative strength versus other facets.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive and very good, with HMO/PPO options plus company-paid life and disability coverage. Feedback highlights peace of mind from medical coverage as part of total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, a year‑end shutdown, and paid parental leave are repeatedly listed. Feedback suggests this time‑off setup is solid for a hardware/advanced manufacturing context.
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What We Do
Divergent aims to revolutionize the auto industry through 3D printing. Our patented production system incorporates Nodes - 3D printed metal connectors - with lightweight materials to create strong and efficient complex structures. Divergent 3D's technology eliminates tooling and drives radical innovation, capital reduction, and sustainability in vehicle manufacturing. We put a powerful new set of tools into the hands of creative innovators, enabling success in the auto industry for a new generation. Our engineering prototype, Blade, is the world's first 3D printed supercar. We're hiring! Please apply directly to the job posting or email directly: [email protected]
