Senior Software Engineer

RAVE Aerospace LLC; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & year-end shutdown

9/80 alternative work schedule

Job summary

RAVE Aerospace LLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the architecture, design, development, testing, and integration of software features for RAVE In-flight Entertainment (IFE).

You will build automated tests, triage issues, and drive quality improvements while collaborating with stakeholders and teams across the product development lifecycle. Strong experience in modern stacks and embedded systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field.
• 6+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with C/C++ on Linux/UNIX, embedded, or Windows (.NET, C#, JavaScript, SQL).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, testing, delivery, and documentation of software features.
• Build and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, system-level).
• Triage, debug, and resolve issues; own quality and continuous improvement.
• Provide accurate estimates and deliver on commitments with transparency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on design, implementation, and approvals.
• Engage in meetings and technical discussions; coordinate with internal teams.

Skills

C/C++

Linux/UNIX

Embedded systems

Windows/.NET/C#

JavaScript

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Qt/QML

Node.js

Golang

React

Typescript

Python

PostgreSQL

Docker

MQTT

Microservices

Job description

Summary

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

Experience

• 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

Technical Proficiency

• 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

Compensation

The starting pay range for this position is $130,000 - 146,500 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off