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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Full Stack Software Engineer - **Company:** Divergent, inc - **Location:** Torrance, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,430.0 - $168,340.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Architectural Patterns, Big Data, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Databases, Computer Engineering, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Automation of Marketing, Node.Js, Software Architecture, Software Maintenance, Robotic Automation Software, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Graphql, Operational Systems, Data Management, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Docker - **Published:** October 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/10f28312-2ad9-4186-86f0-0925188a73ec/staff-full-stack-software-engineer ## About the Role * Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; equivalent experience considered. * 10+ years of professional software engineering experience. * Extensive experience building and scaling production software systems. * Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and modern front-end frameworks such as React. * Deep understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, API design, and database technologies. * Demonstrated success leading technical initiatives that span multiple projects, products, or teams. * Strong experience designing highly scalable, reliable, and maintainable software platforms. * Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills., * Background developing software for advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, robotics, aerospace, defense, automotive, or other complex hardware-centric environments. * Strong understanding of digital manufacturing ecosystems, including MES, ERP, PLM, factory automation, or production operations platforms. * Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, cloud-native architectures, and distributed computing systems operating at scale. * Proficiency designing and operating data-intensive applications, event-driven architectures, and real-time operational systems. * Knowledge of software integration with robotic systems, industrial equipment, sensors, machine controls, or automation platforms. * Familiarity with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data-driven optimization techniques applied to engineering or manufacturing workflows. * Track record of driving technical strategy, influencing architectural decisions, and delivering cross-functional initiatives with significant business impact. * Demonstrated ability to mentor senior engineers and elevate engineering standards across an organization. * Passion for solving complex technical challenges in highly interdisciplinary environments that combine software, hardware, and manufacturing technologies. ## Description Divergent is seeking a Staff Full-Stack Software Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of mission-critical software systems that power our next-generation manufacturing platform. This role is intended for highly accomplished engineers who combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and organizational influence. As a Staff Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader across multiple software initiatives, driving architectural decisions, establishing engineering standards, and solving some of the most complex technical challenges across engineering, manufacturing, robotics, and factory operations. You will operate with significant autonomy while partnering closely with engineering leadership to shape the future of Divergent's software ecosystem. This is a hands-on individual contributor role with broad technical influence across teams and products. RoleTechnical Architecture & Strategy * Define and drive the technical architecture for critical software platforms supporting engineering, manufacturing, and production operations. * Establish long-term technical direction and influence software strategy across multiple teams and initiatives. * Design scalable, resilient, and maintainable systems capable of supporting rapid business growth and factory expansion. * Evaluate emerging technologies, architectural patterns, and development methodologies to improve platform capabilities. * Partner with engineering leadership to identify technical investments and roadmap priorities. Full-Stack Software Development * Architect, design, and develop complex full-stack applications using modern technologies such as TypeScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, and cloud-native infrastructure. * Lead development of highly available APIs, services, user interfaces, and data platforms. * Design distributed systems and scalable backend services supporting manufacturing and operational workflows. * Drive implementation of complex technical initiatives from concept through production deployment. Cross-Functional Engineering Leadership * Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics, Product, Operations, Quality, and Design Engineering teams. * Translate complex operational and business requirements into scalable software solutions. * Serve as a trusted technical advisor across engineering disciplines. * Lead technical discussions and influence key decisions impacting multiple teams and products. Engineering Excellence * Establish software engineering best practices, coding standards, testing strategies, and architectural guidelines. * Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical planning activities. * Drive improvements in reliability, observability, scalability, security, and maintainability across software systems. * Identify and proactively mitigate technical risks affecting long-term platform success. Mentorship & Technical Leadership * Mentor and develop senior, mid-level, and junior engineers. * Raise the technical bar across the organization through coaching, code reviews, and design guidance. * Lead major technical initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and engineering disciplines. * Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement., 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.