Divergent

Technology

StaffSoftwareEngineer,Robotics

$225–325k ~AI est. Torrance, California, United States
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Staff Software Engineer, Robotics at Divergent. Skills: Robotics software, Machine control, Automation. Design robotics software. Develop robotics software”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Systems-thinking; Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, Significant experience developing robotics, automation, industrial systems, or machine-control software, Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, or similar programming languages, Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware, robotics systems, industrial equipment, or automated machinery, Experience designing and implementing complex software systems deployed in production environments, Debugging, troubleshooting, and systems-thinking skills

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Controls Engineering, or a related field, Experience with industrial robotics platforms such as ABB, FANUC, KUKA, or Yaskawa, Experience with motion control, machine vision, path planning, automation systems, or robotic work cells, Experience with real-time software systems and distributed control architectures, Experience in advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defense, or industrial automation environments, Familiarity with PLCs, industrial communication protocols, and manufacturing execution systems, Experience developing software for production environments where reliability and uptime are critical

What You'll Do.

Design robotics software

Develop robotics software

Test robotics software

Maintain robotics software

Control robotic systems

Control automated manufacturing equipment

Control production workflows

Build scalable software solutions

Develop applications coordinating robots

Develop applications coordinating manufacturing equipment

Develop applications coordinating production systems

Implement automated manufacturing processes

Optimize software performance

Optimize software reliability

Optimize software maintainability

Optimize system throughput

Develop machine-control software

Design software architectures

Support real-time decision-making

Integrate automation systems

Resolve software issues

Resolve integration issues

Resolve system-level issues

Support commissioning

Architect software solutions

Evaluate performance tradeoffs

Evaluate scalability tradeoffs

Evaluate reliability tradeoffs

Evaluate maintainability tradeoffs

Contribute to technical design reviews

Contribute to software architecture discussions

Identify automation improvements

Develop engineering tools

Develop engineering frameworks

Develop system performance infrastructure

Translate requirements into software solutions

Collaborate on system integration

Support root-cause analysis

Resolve operational issues

Resolve production issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Robotics teams; Manufacturing teams; Controls teams; Mechanical teams; Electrical teams; Product Engineering teams

Full Job Description

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. Purpose Divergent is transforming how complex products are designed and manufactured through a fully digital production system that combines advanced software, industrial robotics, and large-scale metal additive manufacturing. We are seeking a Staff Robotics Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize the robotics and machine-control software that powers our automated manufacturing platform. This role is intended for a highly experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, building robust software systems, and working at the intersection of robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing. You will be a hands-on technical expert responsible for architecting and implementing software that controls robotic systems, manufacturing equipment, and automated production processes. Your work will directly impact factory performance, machine reliability, production throughput, and the evolution of Divergent's next-generation manufacturing technologies. The Role Robotics Software Development Design, develop, test, and maintain software that controls robotic systems, automated manufacturing equipment, and producti

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