C++ Software Engineer

Position: 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.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

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

Basic Qualifications 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 CMakeStrong debugging, problem-solving, and systems-level thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications Experience developing GUI applications using QtFamiliarity 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

Work Environment Onsite Compensation 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…