Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Automation Leader

Divergent; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Divergent is seeking a Staff Robotics Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize software that powers our automated manufacturing platform. You will be a hands‑on technical expert crafting software for robotic systems, machine‑control software, and production workflows.

The role requires 8+ years of professional software experience, strong C++, C#, and Python skills, and a track record of delivering complex production software in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant experience developing robotics, automation, industrial systems, or machine‑control software.
• Strong proficiency in C++, C#, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware, robotics systems, industrial equipment, or automated machinery.
• Experience designing and implementing complex software systems deployed in production environments.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and systems‑thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software that controls robotic systems, automated manufacturing equipment, and production workflows.
• Build reliable and scalable software solutions for industrial robotics, motion‑control systems, sensors, machine vision systems, and factory automation infrastructure.
• Develop applications that coordinate complex interactions between robots, manufacturing equipment, and production systems.
• Implement software that enables high‑performance, repeatable, and highly automated manufacturing processes.
• Optimize software performance, reliability, maintainability, and system throughput.
• Develop machine‑control software for additive manufacturing systems, robotic cells, and production equipment.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Divergent is seeking a Staff Robotics Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize software that powers our automated manufacturing platform. You will be a hands‑on technical expert crafting software for robotic systems, machine‑control software, and production workflows.

The role requires 8+ years of professional software experience, strong C++, C#, and Python skills, and a track record of delivering complex production software in manufacturing environments.