Job Description

Job Description

Job 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.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Industrial Robotics Engineer 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.

• Develop and maintain software development best practices to ensure high-quality code, efficient testing, and timely releases.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure that our software integrates seamlessly with other software products.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions for robot task and motion planning.
• Design, implement, and optimize algorithms within our planning framework, leveraging your programming skills and understanding of robotics principles.
• Assist in the integration and testing of computer vision software to ensure robustness and performance in real-world scenarios.
• Document your work, including code, algorithms, user manuals, and procedures, to support knowledge sharing and future development efforts.
• Stay updated on advancements in robot planning algorithms and technologies and contribute fresh ideas and insights to the team.

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls 
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field with 5+ years of professional experience.
• Proficient in programming languages such as C++ and Python.
• Strong knowledge of data-structures, algorithms, and design pattern.
• Fundamental understanding of industrial robotics including manipulator kinematics & dynamics, robot trajectory generation, and communications protocols.
• Expertise with search algorithms, optimization methods, and constraint satisfaction.
• Experience with open-source robotic planning and manipulation software packages such as MoveIt and ROS.
• Knowledge of unit-testing, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers & owners, engineers, and internal customers

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field with 3+ years of professional experience.
• Understanding of computer vision libraries such as OpenCV and PCL.
• Experience using programming languages such as C#, TypeScript.
• Explored using Generative AI in robotics.
• Strong publication record and/or open-source contributions in the field of robotics.

• Hybrid 

At 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. 

• E05 / Senior: $141,380 -$194.390

• E06 / Staff: $163,270 - $224,500

Pay Range

$141,380—$224,500 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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Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
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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