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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. \nJoin us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.\nPurpose\nWe are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer to join our Robotics & AI Software team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced automation and software engineers to develop and implement innovative algorithms for task and motion planning plus computer vision in robotic systems. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of software solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and reliability of robotic software algorithms. This involves symbolic task planning, robot kinematics, collision detection, optimization, and computer vision.\nThe Role\nDevelop and maintain software development best practices to ensure high-quality code, efficient testing, and timely releases.\nCollaborate with other teams to ensure that our software integrates seamlessly with other software products.\nCollaborate with senior engineers to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions for robot task and motion planning.\nDesign, implement, and optimize algorithms within our planning framework, leveraging your programming skills and understanding of robotics principles.\nAssist in the integration and testing of computer vision software to ensure robustness and performance in real-world scenarios.\nDocument your work, including code, algorithms, user manuals, and procedures, to support knowledge sharing and future development efforts.\nStay updated on advancements in robot planning algorithms and technologies, and contribute fresh ideas and insights to the team.\nBasic Qualifications\nAbility to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls \nBachelor’s in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field with 5+ years of professional experience.\nProficient in programming languages such as C++ and Python.\nStrong knowledge of data-structures, algorithms, and design pattern.\nFundamental understanding of industrial robotics including manipulator kinematics & dynamics, robot trajectory generation, and communications protocols.\nExpertise with search algorithms, optimization methods, and constraint satisfaction.\nExperience with open source robotic planning and manipulation software packages such as MoveIt and ROS.\nKnowledge of unit-testing, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills.\nAbility to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers & owners, engineers, and internal customers\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field with 3+ years of professional experience.\nUnderstanding of computer vision libraries such as OpenCV and PCL.\nExperience using programming languages such as C#, TypeScript.\nExplored using Generative AI in robotics.\nStrong publication record and/or open source contributions in the field of robotics.\nWork Environment\nHybrid \nCompensation\nAt Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E05 - E06 as evaluated through our interview process. \nE05 / Senior: $141,380 -$194.390\n\nE06 / Staff: $163,270 - $224,500\n\nPay Range\n$141,380—$224,500 USD\nWhat We Offer:\nHolistic 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.\nWellness 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.\nComprehensive 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.\nInvestment 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.\nCollaborative 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. \nEqual Employment Opportunity\nDivergent 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.\nEEO Poster \nIn 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. \n\nE-Verify: Right to Work\nOur 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. 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