Senior C++ Software Engineer

Join Divergent, a company revolutionizing the design and manufacturing of complex systems. As a Senior C++ Software Engineer, you will lead the development of machine control systems for our next-generation manufacturing platform. This high-impact role will directly influence system performance, reliability, and the future direction of our software stack. You will be responsible for the architecture and development of real-time machine control systems, the evolution of the software stack for machine orchestration, and the design and development of scalable, high-performance GUIs. You will also partner cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering leaders, mentor engineers, and drive initiatives to improve system robustness, scalability, and developer productivity.

• Lead the architecture and development of real-time machine control systems for advanced 3D metal printing platforms.
• Own and evolve the software stack for machine orchestration, including motion control, system coordination, and performance optimization.
• Set technical direction, coding standards, and best practices for real-time and systems-level software development.

• Proven experience building complex, real-time or distributed systems
• Demonstrated ability to own systems end-to-end, from design through deployment and iteration
• Strong experience with Git-based workflows and modern build systems (e.g., CMake)
• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls
• Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 or later), including multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization
• Deep experience with real-time systems, control systems, or robotics software
• Strong background in industrial automation, motion control, or mechatronics integration
• Experience developing GUIs with Qt or similar frameworks
• Familiarity with computer vision (e.g., OpenCV) and sensor integration
• Proficiency in Python for automation, tooling, or rapid prototyping
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape)
• Working knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• Track record of technical leadership, mentorship, and influencing engineering direction
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and scalable development workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions)