Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

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

We're seeking a Senior Full‑Stack Software Engineer with solid experience in application development, data modeling, and feature implementation to join our growing team. In this role you will write clean, efficient code, help evolve our platforms, and collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineers to deliver high‑quality features on schedule.

The Role

• Full‑stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using modern web technologies, with a primary focus on TypeScript (Node.js and front‑end frameworks such as React or similar).
• Data Modeling & Persistence: Create and evolve relational and NoSQL data models that support new functionality and improve existing features.
• Feature Delivery: Own individual features from specification through implementation, testing, deployment, and post‑release monitoring.
• Code Quality: Participate in peer code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and follow best practices to ensure maintainable, high‑quality code.
• Technical Documentation: Produce clear design specs, API documentation, and other artifacts that aid knowledge sharing across the team.
• Collaboration: Work with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Agile Participation: Contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and estimation sessions as an active member of the development team.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• 5-8 years of experience in full‑stack development.
• Fluency in TypeScript with solid experience in Node.js and modern front‑end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL data modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to design and build scalable, maintainable application components.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise design and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable engaging with non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience delivering features end‑to‑end, including planning, coding, testing, and deployment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with manufacturing, aerospace, or defense domains.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code‑quality tooling.
• Experience mentoring junior developers or providing peer guidance.

Work Environment

• This position is on-site 4x a week at our Torrance, CA headquarters.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels Senior Engineer (E05) - Lead Engineer (E06) as evaluated through our interview process.

• Senior Software Engineer / E05: $134,640 - $185,130
• Lead Software Engineer / E06: $155,540 - $213,840

Pay Range

$134,640-$213,840 USD

What We Offer:

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

EEO Poster

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

E-Verify: Right to Work

Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate's eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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