Staff Software Engineer, Divergent Technologies

• 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, with significant experience developing robotics, automation, industrial systems, or machine-control software
• Strong 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
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and systems-thinking skills

Desirable

• 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
• Robotics Software Development
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software that controls robotic systems, automated manufacturing equipment, and production workflows
• Build reliable and scalable software solutions for industrial robotics, motion-control systems, sensors, machine vision systems, and factory automation infrastructure
• Develop applications that coordinate complex interactions between robots, manufacturing equipment, and production systems
• Implement software that enables high-performance, repeatable, and highly automated manufacturing processes
• Optimize software performance, reliability, maintainability, and system throughput
• Machine Control & Automation
• Develop machine-control software for additive manufacturing systems, robotic cells, and production equipment
• Design software architectures that support real-time decision-making and coordinated robotic operations
• Integrate hardware, sensors, actuators, and automation systems into production-ready software solutions
• Investigate and resolve complex software, integration, and system-level issues in manufacturing environments
• Support deployment and commissioning of new manufacturing technologies and automation systems
• System Architecture & Technical Problem Solving
• Architect robust software solutions for highly automated production environments
• Evaluate tradeoffs between performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability
• Contribute to technical design reviews and software architecture discussions
• Identify opportunities to improve factory automation capabilities through software innovation
• Develop tools, frameworks, and infrastructure that improve engineering efficiency and system performance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Robotics, Manufacturing, Controls, Mechanical, Electrical, and Product Engineering teams
• Translate manufacturing and automation requirements into scalable software solutions
• Collaborate on system integration efforts involving robotics, controls, sensors, and production equipment
• Support root-cause analysis and resolution of complex operational and production issues