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# Staff Software Architect, Robotics & AI

- **Company:** Divergent, inc
- **Location:** Torrance, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $141,380.0 - $224,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LangGraph Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Graphical User Interface, Hardware Design, Monitoring of Systems, Java GUIs, Python (Programming Language), Kinematics, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Inference Optimization, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, Multithreading, Scripting, Robot Operating System, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Llamaindex, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Git, Fastapi, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, HuggingFace, Build Tools, Machine Learning Operations, Invoking Functions, VLLM, C++14, Docker
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-software-architect-robotics-ai-torrance-ca--183509f4-d365-45f6-957c-638bf7f36209

## About the Role

Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics Software, Aerospace and Defense, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Manufacturing, Customer Support/Service, Robotics, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Graphical User Interface (GUI), * Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls.

 * Bachelor's in Computer Science, Robotics, AI/ML, or related field with 5+ years of professional experience, including architecture/design experience.
 * Expert proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer) and Python; strong multithreaded, real-time, and performance-sensitive software design.
 * System architecture experience: design scalable, reliable, integrated software systems.
 * End-to-end GUI experience: design/architect operator-facing applications for monitoring, diagnostics, and control.
 * Infrastructure/deployment architecture: CI/CD, automated testing, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), build systems (CMake), debugging, production-grade delivery.
 * Strong Git, documentation, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Robotics & Control: ROS/ROS2, MoveIt, kinematics/dynamics, trajectory generation, industrial automation/mechatronic integration.
 * Planning & Optimization: SAT/SMT, combinatorial optimization, constraint programming, PDDL/planners, open-source planning/scheduling libraries, cloud-native/scalable architecture.
 * Generative AI & Agents: LLMs/multimodal models, agentic patterns (function calling, reasoning loops, autonomous error correction), frameworks (LangGraph/LangChain/LlamaIndex), vLLM/PyTorch/HuggingFace, production multi-agent systems, inference optimization, MLOps, model monitoring/reliability, ethical AI/compliance.
 * Domain & Credentials: Advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, robotics; Master's/Ph.D. with publication/open-source record; C#/TypeScript; experience leading medium-to-large architectural initiatives.

## Description

We are seeking a Software Architect to lead design and architecture for the Robotics & AI Software Team. You will define system-level designs spanning real-time robotics control, planning/optimization, and generative AI / autonomous agents - with deep expertise in C++ and Python, end-to-end GUI development, and infrastructure/deployment at scale., * Own system architecture for multithreaded C++ and Python applications across robotics control, automation, AI/ML, and optimization pipelines.

 * Architect end-to-end solutions from design through production deployment: operator-facing GUIs, diagnostics, monitoring, simulation/modeling, calibration, and fault-detection systems.
 * Design scalable, reliable integrations with robotics stacks (ROS/ROS2, MoveIt), electromechanical hardware, sensors, and manufacturing systems.
 * Define architecture for planning/optimization (SAT/SMT, constraint programming, PDDL/planners) and generative AI / agentic systems (LLMs, multimodal models, multi-agent orchestration, inference optimization).
 * Establish CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), build systems (CMake), automated testing, code quality, and engineering best practices across teams.
 * Lead technical design, review, and mentoring; collaborate cross-functionally with controls, electrical, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, data, legal, and product.
 * Drive commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement; support production hardware integration.