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Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Purpose
At Divergent, we are redefining industrial manufacturing through software-driven production, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly systems. Our proprietary Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) combines advanced engineering, robotics, and metal additive manufacturing to build complex structures faster, lighter, and more efficiently than traditional methods.
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C++) to help develop the real-time software systems powering our next-generation metal 3D printing platforms. In this role, you will work at the intersection of software, controls, automation, and advanced manufacturing to create highly reliable machine control solutions that directly impact production performance and print quality.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on real-world hardware integration, high-performance software architecture, and intelligent automation in a fast-paced R&D and production environment.
The Role
- Design and develop real-time machine control software for proprietary industrial 3D printing systems
- Build robust multithreaded applications in modern C++ for motion control, automation, and machine orchestration
- Develop and maintain operator-facing GUI applications for machine monitoring, diagnostics, and control
- Create simulation and modeling tools to validate machine behavior, optimize performance, and improve system reliability
- Design calibration routines, fault detection logic, and automated maintenance workflows to maximize print consistency and uptime
- Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineers to integrate software with complex mechatronic systems
- Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts on production hardware
- Contribute to software architecture, code quality standards, CI/CD workflows, and engineering best practices
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 or newer)
- Experience developing multithreaded and/or real-time software applications
- Experience with Git or similar version control systems
- Familiarity with build systems and tooling such as CMake
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and systems-level thinking skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing GUI applications using Qt
- Familiarity with OpenCV or other computer vision frameworks
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or test tooling
- Experience with industrial automation, robotics, or control systems
- Understanding of real-time systems, motion control, or digital signal processing (DSP)
- Experience integrating software with electromechanical hardware systems
- Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, or Simscape for modeling and simulation
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows, particularly using GitHub Actions
- Experience working in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, robotics, or high-performance engineering environments
Work Environment
- Onsite
Compensation
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
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.
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.
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.
No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Purpose
At Divergent, we are redefining industrial manufacturing through software-driven production, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly systems. Our proprietary Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) combines advanced engineering, robotics, and metal additive manufacturing to build complex structures faster, lighter, and more efficiently than traditional methods.
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C++) to help develop the real-time software systems powering our next-generation metal 3D printing platforms. In this role, you will work at the intersection of software, controls, automation, and advanced manufacturing to create highly reliable machine control solutions that directly impact production performance and print quality.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on real-world hardware integration, high-performance software architecture, and intelligent automation in a fast-paced R&D and production environment.
The Role
- Design and develop real-time machine control software for proprietary industrial 3D printing systems
- Build robust multithreaded applications in modern C++ for motion control, automation, and machine orchestration
- Develop and maintain operator-facing GUI applications for machine monitoring, diagnostics, and control
- Create simulation and modeling tools to validate machine behavior, optimize performance, and improve system reliability
- Design calibration routines, fault detection logic, and automated maintenance workflows to maximize print consistency and uptime
- Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineers to integrate software with complex mechatronic systems
- Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts on production hardware
- Contribute to software architecture, code quality standards, CI/CD workflows, and engineering best practices
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 or newer)
- Experience developing multithreaded and/or real-time software applications
- Experience with Git or similar version control systems
- Familiarity with build systems and tooling such as CMake
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and systems-level thinking skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing GUI applications using Qt
- Familiarity with OpenCV or other computer vision frameworks
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or test tooling
- Experience with industrial automation, robotics, or control systems
- Understanding of real-time systems, motion control, or digital signal processing (DSP)
- Experience integrating software with electromechanical hardware systems
- Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, or Simscape for modeling and simulation
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows, particularly using GitHub Actions
- Experience working in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, robotics, or high-performance engineering environments
Work Environment
- Onsite
Compensation
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
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.
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.
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.
No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in embedded software engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in C or C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded development
- Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or Zephyr
- Familiarity with communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet
- Hands-on debugging with JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit emulators
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- Knowledge of low-level hardware-software integration including memory-mapped I/O and interrupt handling
Tips for Your Embedded Software Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for the hardware stack
Recruiters and ATS filters scan for specific microcontrollers and processors by name. List the exact chips you've worked with, whether STM32, NXP i.MX, or TI Sitara, alongside the toolchains and debuggers attached to each project.
Show code that runs on real hardware
A GitHub repo full of simulation-only projects won't move the needle. Link to firmware you've deployed on physical devices, even personal or academic builds, and describe the memory constraints and real-time requirements you worked within.
Filter openings by target industry vertical
Embedded roles in medical devices carry different regulatory expectations than those in consumer electronics. Narrow your search by industry early so your cover letter and interview prep can address the compliance context, whether FDA, MISRA, or DO-178C, that employer cares about.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists embedded software engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare to debug live on a whiteboard
Technical interviews for embedded roles often include a trace-through of interrupt service routines, stack overflows, or race conditions. Practice explaining your debugging process out loud, walking through how you'd use an oscilloscope or logic analyzer to isolate the fault.
Negotiate with a total-comp lens on IP ownership
Before accepting an offer, review the invention assignment clause in the employment agreement. Some companies claim ownership of personal projects developed on your own hardware outside work hours, which matters if you build side firmware projects or intend to consult.
Embedded Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most embedded software engineers?
The companies hiring the most embedded software engineers right now include Apple, NVIDIA, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Automotive suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers, and medical device companies tend to post the highest volume of embedded roles throughout the year.
How many embedded software engineer jobs are remote?
About 13% of embedded software engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than many software disciplines because hardware access is often required on-site. Sub-areas like firmware security, protocol stack development, and embedded Linux are most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements where physical lab access is less critical.
How do you become an embedded software engineer?
Start by building a strong foundation in C and C++ alongside electronics basics like circuit reading and signal behavior. Work through projects on development boards such as an Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or STM32 Nucleo, then move to writing firmware that interacts directly with peripherals. A degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering strengthens your candidacy, and contributing to open-source embedded or RTOS projects demonstrates real-world capability to hiring managers.
Can you get an embedded software engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level embedded software engineer roles exist, particularly at companies building consumer electronics or IoT devices where teams accept candidates who show strong fundamentals and personal project work. Build a portfolio of firmware projects on affordable dev boards, document the hardware constraints you solved, and apply to junior or associate-level roles at smaller companies where you're more likely to work across the full stack from day one.
What does the embedded software engineer interview process look like?
Most embedded software engineer interviews include a recruiter screen focused on your hardware background, followed by a technical phone or video round covering C programming, memory management, and RTOS concepts. Onsite or final-round interviews typically involve a coding exercise in C, a system design question around a constrained embedded architecture, and a debugging scenario where you trace through a hardware-software interaction problem out loud.
Where can I find and apply to embedded software engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to embedded software engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your hardware background, seniority level, and target industry, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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