Staff C++ Software Engineer

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

About the role

At Divergent, we are redefining industrial manufacturing through software-driven production, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly systems. Our proprietary Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) combines advanced engineering, robotics, and metal additive manufacturing to build complex structures faster, lighter, and more efficiently than traditional methods.

We are seeking a Staff C++ Software Engineer to help develop the real-time software systems powering our next-generation metal 3D printing platforms. In this role, you will work at the intersection of software, controls, automation, and advanced manufacturing to create highly reliable machine control solutions that directly impact production performance and print quality. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on real-world hardware integration, high-performance software architecture, and intelligent automation in a fast-paced R&D and production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop real-time machine control software for proprietary industrial 3D printing systems
• Build robust multithreaded applications in modern C++ for motion control, automation, and machine orchestration
• Develop and maintain operator-facing GUI applications for machine monitoring, diagnostics, and control
• Create simulation and modeling tools to validate machine behavior, optimize performance, and improve system reliability
• Design calibration routines, fault detection logic, and automated maintenance workflows to maximize print consistency and uptime
• Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineers to integrate software with complex mechatronic systems
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts on production hardware
• Contribute to software architecture, code quality standards, CI/CD workflows, and engineering best practices

Requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 or newer)
• Experience developing multithreaded and/or real-time software applications
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems
• Familiarity with build systems and tooling such as CMake
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and systems-level thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing GUI applications using Qt
• Familiarity with OpenCV or other computer vision frameworks
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or test tooling
• Experience with industrial automation, robotics, or control systems
• Understanding of real-time systems, motion control, or digital signal processing (DSP)
• Experience integrating software with electromechanical hardware systems
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, or Simscape for modeling and simulation
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows, particularly using GitHub Actions
• Experience working in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, robotics, or high-performance engineering environments

Work Environment

Onsite

Pay

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E05 - E06 as evaluated through our interview process.

• E05 / Senior: $141,380 - $194,390
• E06 / Staff: $163,270 - $224,500

Pay Range: $141,380 USD - $224,500 USD

Benefits

• Holistic Compensation Package: Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities.
• Wellness and Time Off: Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown. Paid parental leave for growing families.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including HMO and Premium PPO options, company-sponsored life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage.
• Investment in Growth: Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Dynamic, high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company focused on disrupting traditional manufacturing.