Divergent · 19 hours ago
Manager, DevOps and Infrastructure
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$157K/yr - $236K/yr
5+ years expDivergent is a technology company revolutionizing manufacturing with its Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that utilizes machine learning for efficient vehicle structure production. They are seeking a transformational leader to manage and enhance their DevOps and infrastructure efforts, focusing on building a robust internal platform and empowering developers to foster operational excellence.
Embedded Software3D PrintingAerospaceIndustrialSoftwareRenewable EnergyManufacturingAutomotiveGreenTechIndustrial AutomationIndustrial Manufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Recent News
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2025-09-22
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