Staff Full Stack Software Engineer
Staff-level, hands-on IC leading architecture and development of mission-critical full-stack software (TypeScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, cloud-native infra) powering Divergent's advanced manufacturing platform across engineering, robotics, and factory operations. On-site 4 days/week in Torrance, CA, with heavy mentorship and cross-team technical leadership.
- Compensation
- $122.4K–$224.5K / yr
- Location
- Torrance, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Staff
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Fullstack
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls
- Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Extensive experience building and scaling production software systems
- Expert-level TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and modern front-end frameworks such as React
- Deep understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, API design, and database technologies
- Demonstrated success leading technical initiatives spanning multiple projects, products, or teams
- Strong experience designing highly scalable, reliable, and maintainable software platforms
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- On-site 4 days a week at Torrance, CA headquarters
Nice to have
- Background in advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, robotics, aerospace, defense, automotive, or hardware-centric environments
- Understanding of digital manufacturing ecosystems: MES, ERP, PLM, factory automation, production operations
- Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, cloud-native architectures, and distributed computing at scale
- Proficiency with data-intensive applications, event-driven architectures, and real-time operational systems
- Knowledge of software integration with robotic systems, industrial equipment, sensors, or machine controls
- Familiarity with ML/AI and data-driven optimization applied to engineering or manufacturing workflows
- Track record driving technical strategy and delivering cross-functional initiatives with business impact
- Demonstrated ability to mentor senior engineers and elevate engineering standards
Full description
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.
Purpose
Divergent is seeking a Staff Full-Stack Software Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of mission-critical software systems that power our next-generation manufacturing platform. This role is intended for highly accomplished engineers who combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and organizational influence.
As a Staff Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader across multiple software initiatives, driving architectural decisions, establishing engineering standards, and solving some of the most complex technical challenges across engineering, manufacturing, robotics, and factory operations. You will operate with significant autonomy while partnering closely with engineering leadership to shape the future of Divergent's software ecosystem.
This is a hands-on individual contributor role with broad technical influence across teams and products.
Role
Technical Architecture & Strategy
- Define and drive the technical architecture for critical software platforms supporting engineering, manufacturing, and production operations.
- Establish long-term technical direction and influence software strategy across multiple teams and initiatives.
- Design scalable, resilient, and maintainable systems capable of supporting rapid business growth and factory expansion.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, architectural patterns, and development methodologies to improve platform capabilities.
- Partner with engineering leadership to identify technical investments and roadmap priorities.
Full-Stack Software Development
- Architect, design, and develop complex full-stack applications using modern technologies such as TypeScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, and cloud-native infrastructure.
- Lead development of highly available APIs, services, user interfaces, and data platforms.
- Design distributed systems and scalable backend services supporting manufacturing and operational workflows.
- Drive implementation of complex technical initiatives from concept through production deployment.