Staff C++ Software Engineer
$141.38k - $224.5kDivergent Enterprises
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 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.The Role
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Onsite
- E05 / Senior: $141,380 -$194.390
- E06 / Staff: $163,270 - $224,500
- 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.
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.
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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.
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