Senior Real-Time Machine Control Engineer (C++/Automation)
Divergent
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Job summary
Divergent is seeking a Senior Machine Control Software Engineer to develop real-time software for our metal 3D printing platforms. You will work at the intersection of software, controls, automation, and advanced manufacturing to create reliable machine control solutions impacting print quality and production performance.
The role emphasizes hands-on hardware integration, high-performance software architecture, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to advance Divergent’s
Qualifications
- 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
Responsibilities
- Design and develop real-time machine control software for proprietary industrial 3D printing systems
- Build robust multithreaded applications in modern C++ for motion control, automation, and machine orchestration
- Develop and maintain operator-facing GUI applications for machine monitoring, diagnostics, and control
- Create simulation and modeling tools to validate machine behavior, optimize performance, and improve system reliability
- Design calibration routines, fault detection logic, and automated maintenance workflows to maximize print consistency and uptime
- Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineers to integrate software with complex mechatronic systems
- Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts on production hardware
- Contribute to software architecture, code quality standards, CI/CD workflows, and engineering best practices
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Job description
Divergent is seeking a Senior Machine Control Software Engineer to develop real-time software for our metal 3D printing platforms. You will work at the intersection of software, controls, automation, and advanced manufacturing to create reliable machine control solutions impacting print quality and production performance.
The role emphasizes hands-on hardware integration, high-performance software architecture, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to advance Divergent’s
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