Principal Engineer, Software- Portland

Overview:

WHO YOU ARE AT PANASONIC AVIONICS:

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!

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability and career growth opportunities and work with the industry's brightest minds. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive!

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Responsibilities:

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Architectural Design: Lead the design and implementation of airside applications and services, including microservices, containerization, and infrastructure. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Technology Leadership: Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and industry trends. Advocate for and implement best practices in application, services, hybrid and cloud-native development, including continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, SW developers, and HW teams to understand requirements and translate them into robust solutions. Facilitate the alignment of technical goals with business objectives.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams. Conduct code reviews, share knowledge on latest cloud technologies, and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize airside applications and services for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively address potential issues.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that solutions adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements. Implement and oversee policies for data protection, access control, and vulnerability management.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of long-term technology strategy and roadmap. Provide input on technology stack decisions and help define long-term goals for airside infrastructure and services.

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skills:

• 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.
• Expertise in C++, Java, and Go programming languages.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in software development, with expertise in C++, Java, and Go programming languages.

Benefits & Perks – What’s in it for you:

Panasonic Avionics prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.

• Highly Competitive Healthcare Plans
• Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
• Annual Bonus Program
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Relaxed Dress Code
• Onsite Café
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs
• Leadership & Mentorship Programs
• High5 Reward Recognition Program
• Onsite Events!
• And many more benefits & perks

Where You’ll Be:

(Hybrid/Onsite) For our hybrid and onsite roles, Panasonic Avionics is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We prioritize creating a workspace that promotes productivity and ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere.

WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:

At Panasonic Avionics, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!

Panasonic Avionics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics.