Principal Engineer

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Overview

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball.

Who We Are :

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!

If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero and for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.

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Responsibilities

As a Principal Engineer you will be a strategic technical advisory leader, guiding and coaching the engineering team, while contributing to and responsible for the architectural vision of our systems.

Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software solutions for our in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.

What you will be doing :

Software Architecture

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of software components for our in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems, ensuring high performance and low latency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, architect solutions, and drive technical initiatives.
• Champion best practices in software engineering, including code quality, testing, and scalability.
• Design and implement content management and optimization solutions to enhance the passenger experience.
• Utilize cloud computing platforms and services to architect scalable and resilient systems.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our systems and recommending adoption where appropriate.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues as needed, ensuring the reliability and performance of our systems.

Technical Leadership

• Collaborates with and leads cross-functional teams as a technical leader to develop and deploy solutions.
• Provides technical guidance and support to key stakeholders, acts as a mentor to technical staff.
• Shares knowledge with department staff.

Qualifications

What we are looking for :

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in software development, with expertise in C++, Java, and Go programming languages.
• Proven ability to design and architect complex systems, balancing performance, scalability, and reliability considerations.
• Strong background in low-latency systems design and development, with a focus on performance optimization.
• Extensive experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficiency in content management systems and optimization techniques.
• Solid understanding of software version management tools such as Git or SVN.
• Experience with Edge systems and resource-constrained environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of mentoring and coaching engineers to help them excel in their roles.

Salary Range

$160,000 - $268,000 Annual REQ-146652

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