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Staff Software Architect, Robotics & AI

Divergent 3D · Torrance, California, United States · On-site

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About the role

We are seeking a Software Architect to lead design and architecture for the Robotics & AI Software Team. You will define system-level designs spanning real-time robotics control, planning/optimization, and generative AI / autonomous agents — with deep expertise in C++ and Python, end-to-end GUI development, and infrastructure/deployment at scale.

What they're looking for

  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls
  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Robotics, AI/ML, or related field with 5+ years of professional experience, including architecture/design experience
  • Expert proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer) and Python, strong multithreaded, real-time, and performance-sensitive software design
  • System architecture experience: design scalable, reliable, integrated software systems
  • End-to-end GUI experience: design/architect operator-facing applications for monitoring, diagnostics, and control
  • Infrastructure/deployment architecture: CI/CD, automated testing, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), build systems (CMake), debugging, production-grade delivery
More about this role

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

We are seeking a Software Architect to lead design and architecture for the Robotics & AI Software Team. You will define system-level designs spanning real-time robotics control, planning/optimization, and generative AI / autonomous agents — with deep expertise in C++ and Python, end-to-end GUI development, and infrastructure/deployment at scale.

  • Own system architecture for multithreaded C++ and Python applications across robotics control, automation, AI/ML, and optimization pipelines.
  • Architect end-to-end solutions from design through production deployment: operator-facing GUIs, diagnostics, monitoring,...

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