Senior Principal CAE Architect — 3D, GPU, Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Paid time off

Health benefits

Learning reimbursements

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Divergent is seeking a Senior Principal Software Architect to define and advance the architecture of complex CAE desktop and web applications. You will drive architectural strategy, establish reusable frameworks, and lead GPU-accelerated workflows across multiple programs.

The role requires deep expertise in interactive 3D architectures, graphics rendering, and scalable software design. You will mentor senior engineers and influence cross-team priorities within the DES and Platform IPT.

Qualifications

• Divergent DES organization seeks a Senior Principal Software Architect to define architecture for desktop and web CAE apps.
• Leadership in shared software frameworks, standards, and reusable capabilities.
• Experience with GPU compute, graphics rendering, and high-performance software systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute architectural strategies for multi-project CAE apps across platforms.
• Establish shared architectures, standards, and reusable capabilities for the DES organization.
• Lead scalable GPU compute orchestration and resource management for heavy workloads.
• Address cross-team dependencies and drive architectural consistency.
• Guide technical direction and mentor senior engineers across teams.
• Review architectures and align roadmaps with long-term objectives.

Skills

Desktop architecture

3D graphics

GPU compute

Technical leadership

Architectural strategy

Mentoring engineers

Cross-team influence

Education

12+ years experience

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

CAE/CAD/PLM ecosystems

Job description

Divergent is seeking a Senior Principal Software Architect to define and advance the architecture of complex CAE desktop and web applications. You will drive architectural strategy, establish reusable frameworks, and lead GPU-accelerated workflows across multiple programs.

The role requires deep expertise in interactive 3D architectures, graphics rendering, and scalable software design. You will mentor senior engineers and influence cross-team priorities within the DES and Platform IPT.