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Staff Engineer jobs in Los Angeles are concentrated in Silicon Beach, Downtown LA, and the Playa Vista tech corridor, with strong demand across entertainment technology, aerospace, and enterprise software. Employers hiring right now include Northrop Grumman, Riot Games, and Commure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer with experience in SOC operations in a federal contractor environment. This role is hands-on and you will serve as a lead as well as a threat analyst maintaining risk posture across information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) domains.
The Role
- Identify and analyze threats across the enterprise
- Tune SIEM detections and develop correlation searches, Network Intrusion Detection rules, and firewall logic.
- Be the technical escalation backstop for complex cybersecurity incidents.
- As directed by leadership, implement STIGs and other security baselines to corporate systems, architecture, and applications.
- Conduct post-incident reviews to identify architectural gaps and define security enhancements.
- Provide proactive threat research and regularly report on Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence.
- In association with the ISSM, develop, maintain, and test an Incident Response Plan and playbooks.
- In association with the ISSM, conduct regular security assessments and define remediation strategies to address control deficiencies.
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
- BS in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 3+ years of relevant industry experience (5+ years' experience in lieu of degree).
- Expertise in Cybersecurity Analytics.
- Professional experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar environment offering cybersecurity services.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot security issues and provide user support.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, including weekends and overnight as needed.
- At least one DoD baseline security certification, such as CISSP, Sec+, A+Sec, OR the ability to rapidly receive such certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or OSCP.
- Project management experience with the capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Professional technical leadership in a security operations center (SOC) or similar cybersecurity service.
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 S05 - S06 as evaluated through our interview process.
- Senior / S05: $157,371 – $204,582 + Equity
- Staff / S06: $181,800 – $236,340 + Equity
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.
Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)
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
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer with experience in SOC operations in a federal contractor environment. This role is hands-on and you will serve as a lead as well as a threat analyst maintaining risk posture across information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) domains.
The Role
- Identify and analyze threats across the enterprise
- Tune SIEM detections and develop correlation searches, Network Intrusion Detection rules, and firewall logic.
- Be the technical escalation backstop for complex cybersecurity incidents.
- As directed by leadership, implement STIGs and other security baselines to corporate systems, architecture, and applications.
- Conduct post-incident reviews to identify architectural gaps and define security enhancements.
- Provide proactive threat research and regularly report on Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence.
- In association with the ISSM, develop, maintain, and test an Incident Response Plan and playbooks.
- In association with the ISSM, conduct regular security assessments and define remediation strategies to address control deficiencies.
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
- BS in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 3+ years of relevant industry experience (5+ years' experience in lieu of degree).
- Expertise in Cybersecurity Analytics.
- Professional experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar environment offering cybersecurity services.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot security issues and provide user support.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, including weekends and overnight as needed.
- At least one DoD baseline security certification, such as CISSP, Sec+, A+Sec, OR the ability to rapidly receive such certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or OSCP.
- Project management experience with the capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Professional technical leadership in a security operations center (SOC) or similar cybersecurity service.
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 S05 - S06 as evaluated through our interview process.
- Senior / S05: $157,371 – $204,582 + Equity
- Staff / S06: $181,800 – $236,340 + Equity
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.
Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)
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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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman264
- Riot Games165
- Commure132
- Rula66
- Suno66
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software297
- Consulting & Professional Services99
- Marketing & Advertising66
- Insurance33
- Media & Entertainment33
Staff Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a staff engineer job in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles staff engineer roles are most active in entertainment technology, aerospace and defense, fintech, and enterprise software, with hiring concentrated in Silicon Beach, Playa Vista, El Segundo, and Downtown LA. Candidates who stand out have deep experience in distributed systems or platform infrastructure, plus familiarity with the cross-industry tech stacks common at LA's media and defense employers. Networking through local engineering meetups and communities in Santa Monica and Culver City also opens doors.
Which companies hire staff engineers in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles staff engineer roles are posted by Northrop Grumman, Riot Games, and Commure and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The LA market draws from a wide range of employer types, including streaming and media platforms, aerospace contractors, fintech firms, and enterprise software companies clustered from Venice to El Segundo.
Are there remote staff engineer jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: staff engineers in platform, backend, and data infrastructure tend to work remotely far more often than those in hardware, aerospace, or on-site production systems. About 45% of staff engineer openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote options most common at software and media tech companies based in Silicon Beach and Playa Vista.
How can I get a staff engineer job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Los Angeles is moving up through senior engineer roles at one of the city's mid-size software, fintech, or entertainment tech companies, where the staff engineer track is more accessible than at large aerospace primes. LA employers in the gaming, streaming, and e-commerce sectors regularly promote strong senior engineers internally, and contractor-to-hire roles at studios and tech-adjacent media companies offer another route into staff-level work.
Which industries hire the most staff engineers in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles staff engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Marketing & Advertising, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. LA's unique mix of entertainment, defense, and consumer technology creates consistent demand across those sectors, with media and streaming companies in Culver City and aerospace firms in El Segundo and Hawthorne driving a significant share of local openings.
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