Full Stack Software Engineer II

Quick Facts

Role: Full-Stack Software Engineer II

Focus: Build and scale software platforms for a next-generation digital manufacturing ecosystem

Work schedule: Onsite at headquarters (Torrance, California), expected four days per week

Description

Divergent is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer II to help build and scale software platforms that power a next-generation digital manufacturing ecosystem. You will independently design, develop, and deliver production-ready software solutions that support business-critical applications across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Application Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications using TypeScript, Node.js, and modern front-end frameworks such as React.
• Implement robust APIs, services, and user interfaces that support critical business workflows.
• Translate product and business requirements into maintainable technical solutions.
• Data Modeling & System Design: Design and evolve relational and NoSQL database schemas to support new products and features.
• Optimize data models, application performance, and system reliability.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical design reviews.
• Feature Ownership & Delivery: Own complex features and projects from requirements through deployment and post-release support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements, estimate effort, and deliver solutions on schedule.
• Monitor production systems and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Software Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards.
• Develop unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Support CI/CD processes and deployment automation initiatives.
• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, architecture diagrams, and API documentation.
• Document system behavior and implementation details to support maintainability and knowledge sharing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Management, Design, Manufacturing, and other Engineering teams.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute actively to sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, and retrospectives.
• Team Contribution: Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers when appropriate.
• Share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned with the broader engineering team.
• Act as a reliable technical contributor across multiple concurrent projects.

Requirements

• 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 field; equivalent experience will be considered
• 5–8 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js
• Experience building modern front-end applications using React, Vue, Angular, or similar frameworks
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL database design and data modeling
• Experience developing scalable, maintainable, and production-ready software systems
• Experience delivering software features through the full development lifecycle
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Holistic Compensation Package: competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
• Wellness and Time Off: paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, including a year-end shutdown; paid parental leave
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: HMO and Premium PPO options; company-sponsored life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage
• Investment in Growth: reimbursement for learning and development initiatives
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: mission-driven, fast-paced team