Sr. 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 M06 - M07 as evaluated through our interview process. 

• M06 / Manager: $157,190 - $216,150
• M07 / Senior Manager: $216,150 - $245,147

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.
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