Senior Software Engineer (Computational Engineering)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Computational Engineering): Developing and maintaining proprietary software for advanced additive manufacturing with an accent on computational geometry and toolpath generation for large-format Laser Bed Powder Fusion printers. Focus on integrating complex algorithmic solutions into the broader Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) and ensuring system scalability within a manufacturing environment.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Onsite in Torrance, CA or Remote)

Salary: $141,380 - $194,390 USD

Company

Divergent is a technology company that has commercialized the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS), an end-to-end factory system using machine learning to engineer and manufacture complex integrated vehicle structures for the automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and deploy algorithmic solutions for LBPF toolpath generation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve material quality and print productivity.
• Integrate engineering software into the broader factory application infrastructure.
• Contribute to code reviews and produce robust code for manufacturing production environments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows to containerize and automate deployments.

Requirements

• Must be able to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Advanced proficiency in C++ for production codebases.
• Strong mathematical background and understanding of computational geometry.
• Solid understanding of system design, scalability, and cloud-native architecture.

Nice to have

• Experience with CI/CD pipeline design, Docker, and container technologies.
• Familiarity with microservice infrastructures (e.g., Temporal, GraphQL).
• Experience with C++11+, multithreading, OpenMP, or TBB.
• Experience with CAM/CAD tools or Qt.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including salary, equity, and discretionary incentive bonuses.
• Health and wellness benefits including HMO and Premium PPO options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and year-end shutdown.
• Paid parental leave for growing families.
• Reimbursement opportunities for professional learning and development.