Master's or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
10+ years of experience as a product manager for CAE tools or engineering software.
Proven track record managing software roadmaps in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences.
Experience in creating documentation and training materials.
Ability to work in an export-controlled environment.
Responsibilities
Manage and prioritize incoming requests and stakeholder demands.
Align software roadmap with user needs and strategic objectives.
Create and maintain documentation and training materials for DES products.
Synthesize user feedback to inform roadmap decisions.
Own release communication and adoption strategy.
Collaborate with developers and partners to streamline product management processes.
Protect developer focus by managing product and communication responsibilities.
Benefits
Holistic compensation package including competitive salary and equity plan.
Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, plus paid parental leave.
Comprehensive health benefits with HMO and PPO options, including life insurance and disability coverage.
Reimbursement opportunities for professional development and learning initiatives.
Collaborative and high-performing work environment focused on innovation and disruption in manufacturing.
Full Job Description
Purpose
Design and Engineering Systems at Divergent requires a dedicated product manager to unify disjointed request management, roadmap planning, and user advocacy. This role centralizes product ownership, aligns software roadmap with real user needs, and drives adoption and efficiency for the Divergent IPT organization. The Role
Manage and prioritize incoming DES requests and stakeholder demands
Align DES software roadmap with user needs, technical constraints, and strategic objectives
Create, curate, and maintain documentation, training, and evangelization materials for current DES products
Synthesize disparate voices of the user base with the voices of their managers to inform roadmap and release decisions
Own outward release communication and adoption strategy
Work with PIPT, DES developers, and cross-functional partners to eliminate fragmented product-management overhead
Protect developer focus by owning product, documentation, and communication responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Master's or bachelor's in mechanical engineering
10+ years as product manager for CAE tools as a product manager for CAE, engineering software, or interactive desktop applications
Proven ability to manage software roadmaps in complex, multi-stakeholder technical environments
Strong written and verbal communication across users, managers, and cross-functional partners
Experience creating and curating documentation, training programs, and user-evangelization content
Ability to work in an export-controlled / US EAR environment (if applicable).
Preferred Qualifications
Background in computational design, desktop CAE, PLM, or additive-manufacturing software (Siemens NX / Teamcenter familiarity preferred)
Experience with laser powder-bed fusion or similar production systems
Track record driving adoption and reducing developer interruption in engineering organizations
Work Environment
Onsite
Compensation
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E07 - E09 as evaluated through our interview process.
E07 / Staff Engineer: $171,450 - $235,740
E08 / Principal Engineer: $197,990 - $272,240
Pay Range
$171,450-$272,230 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.
