Staff Robotics Software Engineer - Industrial Automation

Divergent Technologies; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Divergent Technologies is hiring a Staff Robotics Software Engineer in Torrance, CA to design, develop, and optimize software that powers our automated manufacturing platform. You will be a hands-on technical lead responsible for architecting software that controls robotic systems, manufacturing equipment, and production processes.

You will influence factory performance, machine reliability, and throughput while tackling complex technical challenges at the intersection of robotics, automation,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience in robotics, automation, or machine-control domains.
• Proficiency in C++, C#, Python or similar languages and interfaces to hardware.
• Experience with software that interfaces directly with robotic systems and industrial equipment.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and systems-thinking skills.
• Degree in a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with major industrial robotics platforms such as ABB, FANUC, KUKA, or Yaskawa.
• Knowledge of real-time software, distributed control, PLCs, and automation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for robotic systems and production workflows.
• Build scalable software for robotics, motion-control, sensors, machine vision, and automation infrastructure.
• Coordinate interactions between robots, equipment, and production systems.
• Develop real-time, high-throughput software for automated manufacturing processes.
• Improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of software across the platform.
• Support integration, commissioning, and deployment of new manufacturing technologies.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Robotics

Real-time

Distributed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Robotics

Advanced degree in CS/Robotics/Controls

Tools

ABB

FANUC

KUKA

Yaskawa

Job description

Divergent Technologies is hiring a Staff Robotics Software Engineer in Torrance, CA to design, develop, and optimize software that powers our automated manufacturing platform. You will be a hands-on technical lead responsible for architecting software that controls robotic systems, manufacturing equipment, and production processes.

You will influence factory performance, machine reliability, and throughput while tackling complex technical challenges at the intersection of robotics, automation,