Senior C++ Software Engineer

Job overview

The Senior C++ Software Engineer role is onsite in Los Angeles, CA, with a stated pay range of $141,380–$224,500 per year. Divergent develops software-driven production, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly systems for demanding industries. The engineer develops real-time software for metal 3D printing platforms, integrating software with controls, automation, and hardware. The work supports production performance and print quality through machine control, monitoring, simulation, calibration, and reliability improvements.

What you'll do

• Develop real-time machine-control software and multithreaded C++ applications
• build operator-facing monitoring, diagnostics, and control interfaces
• create simulation and modeling tools
• develop calibration routines, fault detection, and automated maintenance workflows
• collaborate with controls, electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineers
• support commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
• contribute to software architecture, code quality, CI/CD, and engineering practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software engineer

c++

real-time software

machine control

industrial automation

metal 3d printing

robotics

los angeles ca

divergent

onsite

$141,380–$224,500

ci/cd

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity plan and discretionary incentive bonus opportunities
• paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• year-end shutdown
• paid parental leave
• HMO and Premium PPO options
• life and disability coverage
• learning and development reimbursement.

Why this role

Onsite role; compensation range covers E05 Senior and E06 Staff levels as evaluated through the interview process. Lawful access to information and technology subject to U.S. export controls is required.

About the employer

Divergent is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.