{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"359fbcf3bfa6bc26a0bee53b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/359fbcf3bfa6bc26a0bee53b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/359fbcf3bfa6bc26a0bee53b","title":"Staff Software Engineer, Combinatorial Optimization","description":"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. We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Combinatorial Optimization with a strong background and hands-on experience using the latest technologies in task planning, scheduling, and simulation. You will be working on designing, developing, and deploying software leveraging state‐of‐the‐art decision‐making technologies (SAT/SMT solvers, constraint programming, and more). You will be participating in an end-to-end solution that includes system and infrastructure design, algorithm development, and production deployment. This role will be key to building optimization-powered applications for robotics and manufacturing that improve process efficiency and product quality at Divergent.Design, develop, and deploy innovative planning algorithms using the latest task planning, scheduling, and simulation techniques.Determine the system design and deployment architecture for the software pipeline.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize planning solutions into products and processes.Document your work, including code, algorithms, user manuals, and procedures, to support knowledge sharing and future development efforts.Develop and maintain software development best practices to ensure high-quality code, efficient testing, and timely releases.Stay updated on advancements in planning algorithms and technologies, and contribute fresh ideas and insights to the team.Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controlsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science (or related) + 5 years of professional software‐engineering experience.Advanced proficiency in Python and C++ (multithreading, memory management).Proven experience with SAT/SMT solving, combinatorial optimization, and constraint programming.Strong background in task planning and scheduling (PDDL, heuristic/temporal planners, resource‐constrained project scheduling).Hands‐on with open‐source planning/scheduling libraries or equivalent.CI/CD pipeline design, Docker & Kubernetes deployment, automated unit‐testing, debugging, and performance profiling.Solid understanding of system design, scalability, and cloud‐native architecture.or equivalent research experience) with a strong publication record in task planning, scheduling, or related optimization venues.Active open‐source contributions to solver/planner projects.Familiarity with C# and TypeScript.Experience integrating ML/DL models with planning pipelines for hybrid approaches.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. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.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.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.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. 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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. We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Combinatorial Optimization with a strong background and hands-on experience using the latest technologies in task planning, scheduling, and simulation. You will be working on designing, developing, and deploying software leveraging state‐of‐the‐art decision‐making technologies (SAT/SMT solvers, constraint programming, and more). You will be participating in an end-to-end solution that includes system and infrastructure design, algorithm development, and production deployment. This role will be key to building optimization-powered applications for robotics and manufacturing that improve process efficiency and product quality at Divergent.Design, develop, and deploy innovative planning algorithms using the latest task planning, scheduling, and simulation techniques.Determine the system design and deployment architecture for the software pipeline.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize planning solutions into products and processes.Document your work, including code, algorithms, user manuals, and procedures, to support knowledge sharing and future development efforts.Develop and maintain software development best practices to ensure high-quality code, efficient testing, and timely releases.Stay updated on advancements in planning algorithms and technologies, and contribute fresh ideas and insights to the team.Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controlsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science (or related) + 5 years of professional software‐engineering experience.Advanced proficiency in Python and C++ (multithreading, memory management).Proven experience with SAT/SMT solving, combinatorial optimization, and constraint programming.Strong background in task planning and scheduling (PDDL, heuristic/temporal planners, resource‐constrained project scheduling).Hands‐on with open‐source planning/scheduling libraries or equivalent.CI/CD pipeline design, Docker & Kubernetes deployment, automated unit‐testing, debugging, and performance profiling.Solid understanding of system design, scalability, and cloud‐native architecture.or equivalent research experience) with a strong publication record in task planning, scheduling, or related optimization venues.Active open‐source contributions to solver/planner projects.Familiarity with C# and TypeScript.Experience integrating ML/DL models with planning pipelines for hybrid approaches.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. 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