Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer

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’re seeking a Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer with a strong background in application development, data modeling, and systems architecture to join our growing team. This role goes beyond writing clean, efficient code—you’ll play a critical part in shaping our technical direction, collaborating across teams, and leading projects from concept to delivery.

As a senior member of our engineering team, you’ll help us scale our applications, refine our system design, and build tools and features that support our mission. You’ll also contribute to engineering culture, mentor others, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver real value to our users.

The Role

• Full-stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using modern web technologies, with a focus on TypeScript (Node.js and front-end frameworks like React or similar).
• Systems Architecture & Data Modeling: Lead the design of robust system architectures and effective data models that support our current and future needs.
• Technical Leadership: Drive technical excellence through mentorship, code reviews, and contributing to engineering standards and best practices.
• Project Ownership: Take end-to-end ownership of features and systems—from ideation and planning through to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Design Documentation: Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including design specs and architecture overviews.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Agile Planning: Participate in and help lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical estimation sessions.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• 10+ years of experience in full-stack development
• Fluency in TypeScript and solid experience with Node.js, modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL data modeling
• Experience designing and building scalable, maintainable application architectures
• Proven ability to write clear, thoughtful design documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including experience engaging with non-technical stakeholders
• Project leadership experience, including planning, coordination, and delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity in manufacturing or similar fields
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Experience in DevOps or cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Exposure to domain-driven design
• Experience mentoring junior developers or leading teams

Work Environment

• This position is on-site at our Torrance, CA headquarters.

Pay Range$155,540—$213,840 USD

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 Tim