C++ Software Engineer

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.

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.

• 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 Git Hub Actions
• Experience working in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, robotics, or high‑performance engineering environments

• Onsite

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

• 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…