Manager, DevOps and Infrastructure

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 Manager - Senior Manager as evaluated through our interview process.

Manager / PNG M06: $157,190 - $216,150

Senior Manager / PNG M07: $182,380 - $250,745 Pay Range

$157,190-$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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

EEO Poster

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.

E-Verify: Right to Work

Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate's eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). 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. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

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Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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