Senior Machine Control Software Engineer

• 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

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

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

EEO Poster

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.

E-Verify: Right to Work Our company participates in E-Verify .

E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9).

The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases.

This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish) Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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