Software Architect Sr. - Networking

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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!

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, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.

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Job Summary :

Seeking a Software Architect Sr with Kubernetes experience responsible for network architecture of our next generation In Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) systems that utilize Android / Linux platforms, and multi-tiered, client-server technologies as well as Cloud-hosted services. Act as technical leader and mentor other software engineers and architects. Develop network architecture design. Partner and facilitate discussions between stakeholders.

What you will be doing :

• Develop and document end-to-end network architecture for IFEC systems.
• Ensure network architecture meets functional, operational and scalability requirements.
• Define, document and communicate clear goals (NFRs) for the network architecture including the reasons they were chosen, key attributes, risks and how the architecture meets them.
• Recommend and develop architectural design patterns / frameworks that enable the chosen architecture and will be used by the development teams.
• Review existing networking designs and identify / implement improvements.
• Responsible for providing complete front-to-end engineering, implementation and support of solutions involving, but not limited to, WAN, LAN, WLAN, Security, Virtual, and Cloud technologies.
• Communicate the network architecture throughout the organization via presentations and architecture documents / diagrams.
• Interface with product and engineering teams on review of new features / products and provide guidance on the implications / work scope / feasibility of them.
• Collaborate with development / test / integration / support teams on refinement / implementation / verification / deployment of the chosen architecture.
• Participate in detailed design, test plan and go-to-market reviews to ensure alignment with the chosen architecture and NFRs are met.
• Evaluate upcoming technologies, stay current with industry best practices and adapt them into the network architecture as needed to enable the product roadmap.
• Create prototypes, proof-of-concepts and demonstrations to evaluate new architecture / technologies on the systems.
• Provide technical leadership with engineering in the areas of software design, implementation and test.

The salary range of $128,000 - $215,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location.

What we are looking for :

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The Avionics Way :

The Avionics Way captures the essence of what makes our employees special, and by extension, our organization. It’s comprised of 5 core identifiers - Pioneers, Problem Solvers, Accountable, Collaborative, and Customer Focused - that together form a robust, working framework for our continued success.

Beyond a philosophy, the Avionics Way is our guide to daily practices. It provides a clear, actionable model to help employees, at all levels, realize their ambitions through outsized contributions to their teams and the company. This model clearly defines expectations for performance at all levels of the organization, as well as establishes specific actions and modes of working that reinforce our philosophy on the path to achieving our goals.

What we offer :

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.

Paid time off : Exempt Salaried employees receive unlimited PTO. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year plus a paid company-wide shut down in the between Christmas and New Year.

Health Insurance : Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse / Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.

401K : 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1

Other offerings include : Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.