Senior Software Engineer

RAVE Aerospace GmbH; Brea (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 146,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Hybrid schedule

PTO & year-end shutdown

Job summary

RAVE Aerospace in California seeks a Senior Software Engineer to participate in architecture, design, development, test, and integration of software features for RAVE In-flight Entertainment (IFE). You will design features, build tests, debug, and ensure quality across the SDLC in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6+ years of software development experience with C/C++, Linux/UNIX, or Windows, plus a modern tech stack including Qt/QML,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of software development experience with 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 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

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
• Take ownership of quality and drive continuous improvement
• Provide estimates and deliver on commitments with transparency
• Collaborate with stakeholders, users, and teams on design and approvals
• Engage in meetings and technical discussions
• Coordinate with internal teams to support product success
• Prepare and present technical concepts clearly
• Follow and help improve SDLC and organizational processes
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and training within the software team

Skills

C/C++

Linux/UNIX

Windows

C#

JavaScript

SQL

Test automation

Qt/QML

Node.js

Golang

React

Typescript

Python

PostgreSQL

Docker

MQTT

Microservices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Job description

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

• 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

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