Senior Software Engineer

RAVE Aerospace GmbH; Brea, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and year-end shutdown

9/80 alternative work schedule

Job 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).

Responsibilities include design and development of software features, automated tests, debugging, mentoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of software development experience in C/C++ on Linux/UNIX, embedded, or Windows environments.
• Experience with modern tech stack: Qt/QML, Node.js, Golang, React, Typescript, Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, MQTT, Microservices.
• Familiarity with IPC, RPC, sockets, and AV players.
• Experience with npm, Bower or Webpack.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, creation, development and improvement of software features, packaging, tools, testing, test automation, CI/CD, and documentation.
• Build and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, system-level).
• Triage, debug, and resolve issues; take ownership of quality.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

C/C++ on Linux/UNIX

Embedded software

Windows (.NET, C#, JavaScript, SQL)

Qt/QML

Node.js

Golang

React

Typescript

Python

PostgreSQL

Docker

MQTT

Microservices

IPC/RPC/Sockets

Networking protocols (Ethernet, ARINC

RS-485

I2C

SPI

MDIO

CAN

npm/Bower/Webpack

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

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


• 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 - 146,500 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, 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:

• 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