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Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. Purpose At Divergent , we are redefining industrial manufacturing through software-driven production, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly systems. Our proprietary Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) combines advanced engineering, robotics, and metal additive manufacturing to build complex structures faster, lighter, and more efficiently than traditional methods. We are seeking a Staff C++ Software Engineer to help develop the real-time software systems powering our next-generation metal 3D printing platforms. In this role, you will work at the intersection of software, controls, automation, and advanced manufacturing to create highly reliable machine control solutions that directly impact production performance and print quality. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on real-world hardware integration, high-performance software architecture, and intelligent automation in a fast-paced R&D and production environment. The Role 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 Basic 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 Preferred Qualifications Experience developing GUI applications using Qt Familiarity with OpenCV or other computer vision frameworks Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or test tooling Experience with industrial automation, robotics, or control systems Understanding of real-time systems, motion control, or digital signal processing (DSP) Experience integrating software with electromechanical hardware systems Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, or Simscape for modeling and simulation Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows, particularly using GitHub Actions Experience working in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, robotics, or high-performance engineering environments Work Environment Onsite