Divergent · 3 weeks ago
Lead Software Engineer, Quality Assurance
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $214K/yr
5+ years expDivergent is a technology company that has developed an innovative factory system utilizing machine learning for advanced manufacturing. The Lead Software Engineer, Quality Assurance will establish and oversee software quality across the web application portfolio, collaborating with various teams to ensure high standards of performance and reliability.
3D PrintingAerospaceAutomotiveEmbedded SoftwareGreenTechIndustrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and implement QA strategy, standards, and best practices across the software development lifecycle
Establish test planning, test case design, defect tracking, and release sign-off processes
Embed QA into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
Advocate for quality-first engineering culture, including shift-left testing and testability
Design, write, and maintain automated test suites (unit, integration, end-to-end)
Select and standardize testing frameworks and tools appropriate for our stack (e.g. Playwright, Cypress, Jest, Vitest, etc.)
Build robust test coverage for:
Web UIs (Angular / React)
APIs and backend services (GraphQL / REST)
Database interactions (Postgres / Prisma)
Ensure tests are reliable, maintainable, and fast enough for CI use
Perform and guide exploratory testing for new features and complex workflows
Define regression testing strategies and release validation processes
Collaborate with product and engineering to clarify acceptance criteria
Work closely with developers to improve testability and prevent defects early
Partner with product managers to ensure requirements are testable and well-defined
Communicate quality metrics, risks, and readiness clearly to stakeholders
Scale QA practices to support increased product scope and development velocity
Hire, onboard, and mentor QA engineers during a future growth phase
Qualification
Required
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with significant hands-on automation experience
Strong experience testing modern web applications
Proficiency in TypeScript / JavaScript for test automation
Experience with one or more modern test frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Cypress, Jest)
Solid understanding of: REST APIs, Relational databases (Postgres preferred), CI/CD pipelines
Experience designing QA processes, not just executing them
Ability to work independently and make pragmatic decisions in an evolving environment
Preferred
Experience being the first or lead QA hire in a growing team
Familiarity with Angular and/or React applications
Experience testing systems used in manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments
Knowledge of performance, load, or reliability testing
Experience integrating QA into DevOps practices
Prior people management or mentorship experience
Benefits
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 reach peak performance.
Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Company
Divergent
Divergent is a developer of Divergent Adaptive Production System a software-hardware solution to replace traditional vehicle manufacturing.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
RochefortBridge BankHexagon
2025-09-15Series E· $250M
2025-09-15Debt Financing· $40M
2024-06-27Debt Financing· $47M
Leadership Team
Kevin Czinger
Founder, Lead Inventor & Executive Chairman
Matt Manske
Senior Director, Platform Software Development, Software R&D
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