Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls.
• Pre-eminent technical expertise in software architecture for complex engineering applications, desktop CAE systems, computational software, or related industrial technology.
• Demonstrated success defining technical direction and architectural standards across multiple programs, product areas, or engineering functions.
• Extensive expertise in interactive 3D application architecture, graphics and rendering systems, UI frameworks, and high-performance software engineering.
• Proven ability to solve novel, strategically significant technical problems with broad business implications.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical roadmaps, major engineering programs, and architectural decisions beyond a single team or function.
• Strong technical judgment in evaluating foundational architecture, technology investments, and complex system-level trade-offs.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior technical leadership and build alignment across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience establishing technical standards, methodologies, or architectural practices that influence broader engineering organizations.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to represent complex technical concepts to engineering leaders, customers, vendors, and external technical partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, software architecture, CAE, CAD, PLM, scientific computing, or related technical fields.
• Track record of establishing technical direction for complex engineering software ecosystems or foundational application platforms.
• Demonstrated influence on major technical programs, cross-functional engineering strategy, or organizational technology roadmaps.
• Experience integrating computational geometry, topology optimization, simulation, CAE solvers, GPU compute, and interactive 3D visualization.
• Experience representing technical organizations in strategic customer engagements, vendor partnerships, or external technical collaborations.
• Recognized technical contributions through influential software systems, architecture standards, patents, publications, or comparable achievements.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor senior technical experts and shape architectural practices across an organization.

Compensation

• Onsite/Hybrid/Remote

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E07 - E09 as evaluated through our interview process.

• E07 / Principal Engineer: $171,450 - $235,740
• E08 / Sr. Principal Engineer: $197,990 - $272,240
• E09/ Technical Fellow: $228,650- $314,390

Pay Range

$171,450

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$314,390 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.
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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.

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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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