Design, develop, test, and integrate software features for in-flight entertainment. Build and maintain automated tests and CI/CD, triage and debug issues, drive quality improvements, estimate and deliver work, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor other engineers while improving SDLC and documentation.
The Senior Software Engineer will participate in the architecture, design, development, test and integration of software features for, or in support of, RAVE In-flight Entertainment (IFE).
Core Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, creation, development and improvement of software features, packaging, tools, testing, test automation, continuous integration, delivery, and documentation
- Build and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, system-level)
- Triage, debug, and resolve issues
- Take ownership of quality and drive continuous improvement
- Provide accurate estimates and deliver on commitments with transparency
- Collaborate with stakeholders, users, and teams on design, implementation, and approvals
- Engage actively in meetings and technical discussions
- Coordinate with internal teams to support product success
- Prepare and present technical concepts clearly and effectively
- Follow and help improve SDLC and organizational processes
- Provide guidance, mentoring, and training within the software team, while offering support across the broader product development organization
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a related field
- 6+ years of software development experience with one or more of the following:
- Software development in C/C++ on Linux/UNIX, embedded, or Windows (.NET, C#, JavaScript, SQL)
- Modern tech stack: Qt/QML, Node.js, Golang, React, Typescript, Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, MQTT, Microservices
- Experiences with any of the following languages, technologies and techniques would be advantageous:
- IPC, RPC, sockets, A/V players
- Networking & protocols: Ethernet, ARINC 429, RS-485, I2C, SPI, MDIO, CAN
- Experience with npm, Bower or Webpack
- Debugging & troubleshooting
Benefits
The starting pay range for this position is $130,000 to $146,500 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location.
In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
- A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
- Discretionary bonus program
- Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
- 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work environment
- Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
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