Job Specifications
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 are looking for a transformational leader to own and evolve the infrastructure, tooling, and developer experience that powers our advanced manufacturing software platform. This role goes beyond traditional DevOps — it's about building a robust internal platform, empowering developers, and driving a culture of operational excellence. You will lead the strategy, people, and processes that ensure our systems are scalable, secure, and resilient — all while enabling our teams to move faster with confidence.
The Role
Define and execute a long-term strategy for infrastructure, deployment, and developer productivity
Lead and grow a high-performing DevOps team
Partner closely with software developers to ensure applications are reliable, performant, and secure from day one
Collaborate with IT Infrastructure to align on hardware provisioning, security, backup, and uptime needs
Design and maintain scalable, observable, and automated environments for development, testing, and production
Build internal tools, abstractions, and self-service capabilities that reduce friction for engineering teams
Respond to incident and request tickets as required by stakeholders
Measure and improve key DevOps performance metrics
Foster a culture of resilience and continuous improvement
Lead incident response and disaster recovery practices with urgency and clarity
Be adaptable in the face of changing business and technical needs — able to pivot quickly while maintaining long-term vision
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering
2+ years managing or leading technical teams
Strong architectural background — designing and scaling systems across development and production
Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub, & Microsoft Azure
Deep experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, containerization, monitoring/logging, and cloud/on-prem environments
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with IT, software/programming, engineering, and security stakeholders
Experience with hybrid cloud + on-prem infrastructure and system hardening
Comfortable driving both high-level strategy and low-level implementation details
Strong communication skills and a bias toward action in ambiguous environments
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Preferred Qualifications
Terraform, MinIO, BlackDuck, J-Frog, Artifactory, Pager Duty, and secrets management tools
Track record of building internal platforms or self-service tools for developers
Experience introducing DevOps KPIs and driving measurable improvement
Deep understanding of software lifecycle, testing strategies, and release management
Passion for developer experience, platform thinking, and empowering engineering teams
Work Environment
Hybrid
Compensation
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels M06 - M07 as evaluated through our interview process.
M06 / Manager: $157,190 - $216,150
M07 / Senior Manager: $216,150 - $250,745
Pay Range: $157,190 USD - $250,745 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 Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and rea