Principal CAE Architect: GPU-Accelerated 3D Apps

Frontdoor Defense; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Generous time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Divergent is seeking a CAE Principal Software Architect to lead architecture and delivery of GPU-accelerated CAE desktop and web applications from Torrance, CA. The role requires deep expertise in 3D interactive engineering software, architecture frameworks, and scalable design practices.

You will drive performance, reliability, and reusable engineering practices across the DES suite, guiding teams and collaborating with leadership to meet program objectives and evolving computational design

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software architecture and desktop application development.
• Proven expertise in high-performance 3D applications and rendering pipelines.
• Experience designing GPU-enabled compute systems and scheduling workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of high-performance, interactive 3D desktop and web-based CAE applications across multiple programs.
• Establish frameworks, patterns, and methodologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
• Mentor engineers on desktop software architecture and 3D application development.

Skills

Software architecture

GPU computing

Desktop/web apps

Job description

Divergent is seeking a CAE Principal Software Architect to lead architecture and delivery of GPU-accelerated CAE desktop and web applications from Torrance, CA. The role requires deep expertise in 3D interactive engineering software, architecture frameworks, and scalable design practices.

You will drive performance, reliability, and reusable engineering practices across the DES suite, guiding teams and collaborating with leadership to meet program objectives and evolving computational design