Staff Software Engineer (Robotics)
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Description
- Divergent is transforming how complex products are designed and manufactured through a fully digital production system that combines advanced software, industrial robotics, and large-scale metal additive manufacturing
- We are seeking a Staff Robotics Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize the robotics and machine-control software that powers our automated manufacturing platform
- This role is intended for a highly experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, building robust software systems, and working at the intersection of robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing
- You will be a hands-on technical expert responsible for architecting and implementing software that controls robotic systems, manufacturing equipment, and automated production processes
- Your work will directly impact factory performance, machine reliability, production throughput, and the evolution of Divergent’s next-generation manufacturing technologies
- Robotics Software Development
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software that controls robotic systems, automated manufacturing equipment, and production workflows
- Build reliable and scalable software solutions for industrial robotics, motion-control systems, sensors, machine vision systems, and factory automation infrastructure
- Develop applications that coordinate complex interactions between robots, manufacturing equipment, and production systems
- Implement software that enables high-performance, repeatable, and highly automated manufacturing processes
- Optimize software performance, reliability, maintainability, and system throughput
- Machine Control & Automation
- Develop machine-control software for additive manufacturing systems, robotic cells, and production equipment
- Design software architectures that support real-time decision-making and coordinated robotic operations
- Integrate hardware, sensors, actuators, and automation systems into production-ready software solutions
- Investigate and resolve complex software, integration, and system-level issues in manufacturing environments
- Support deployment and commissioning of new manufacturing technologies and automation systems
- System Architecture & Technical Problem Solving
- Architect robust software solutions for highly automated production environments
- Evaluate tradeoffs between performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability
- Contribute to technical design reviews and software architecture discussions
- Identify opportunities to improve factory automation capabilities through software innovation
- Develop tools, frameworks, and infrastructure that improve engineering efficiency and system performance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Robotics, Manufacturing, Controls, Mechanical, Electrical, and Product Engineering teams
- Translate manufacturing and automation requirements into scalable software solutions
- Collaborate on system integration efforts involving robotics, controls, sensors, and production equipment
- Support root-cause analysis and resolution of complex operational and production issues
- Experience designing and implementing complex software systems deployed in production environments
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant experience developing robotics, automation, industrial systems, or machine-control software
- Strong proficiency in C++, C#, Python, or similar programming languages
- Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware, robotics systems, industrial equipment, or automated machinery
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and systems-thinking skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Controls Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with industrial robotics platforms such as ABB, FANUC, KUKA, or Yaskawa
- Experience with motion control, machine vision, path planning, automation systems, or robotic work cells
- Experience in advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defense, or industrial automation environments
- Experience with real-time software systems and distributed control architectures
- Familiarity with PLCs, industrial communication protocols, and manufacturing execution systems
- Experience developing software for production environments where reliability and uptime are critical