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Staff Software Engineer, Robotics

Divergent · Torrance, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $141,380 -$194.390

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
88 days
Divergent's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
81% of Divergent's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Divergent
high
88 stale, 2 reposted of 88 open
Hiring momentum
106 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-30

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About this role

As a Staff Robotics Software Engineer at Divergent, you will design, develop, and optimize software for robotic systems and automated manufacturing processes. Your role will involve creating scalable solutions for industrial robotics and machine control, collaborating with various engineering teams, and addressing complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. You will also be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of manufacturing technologies.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 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
  • Experience designing and implementing complex software systems deployed in production environments
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and systems-thinking skills

Nice to have

  • 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 with real-time software systems and distributed control architectures
  • Experience in advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defense, or industrial automation environments

What you get

  • Holistic Compensation Package including competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonuses
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown
  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with HMO and Premium PPO options
  • Company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
  • Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options, but the role is hybrid
  • Pay range is broad and depends on level evaluation during the interview process
  • Complexity of the role may require a steep learning curve in a fast-paced environment

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Listed by Divergent on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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