Manager, Engineering (Software) - Hybrid

Panasonic • Irvine, CA

52d • $136,000 - $227,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead teams building next-generation digital and edge software solutions that power both airborne and ground systems within our In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) ecosystem. You’ll be responsible for driving engineering excellence across legacy and modern technology stacks — from C++ and embedded systems on the aircraft to scalable distributed applications in the AWS Cloud. This role requires a strong technical foundation, hands-on leadership, and the ability to drive cross-functional alignment in a fast-paced, safety-critical domain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years of software engineering experience (or 9+ years equivalent industry experience).
• 2+ years of team leadership or project management experience.
• Proficiency with C++, Java, and Python; experience with AWS or other cloud platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of Agile/DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a global environment.

Nice To Haves

• Understating of Docker, Kubernetes stack would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers across software development, testing, and deployment for edge and cloud-based applications.
• Oversee modernization of legacy C++ systems and integration with new Java and Python-based services.
• Ensure software design integrity, scalability, and reliability in a hybrid (edge-air-ground) architecture.
• Drive adherence to rigorous quality, performance, and environmental standards consistent with aviation-grade systems.
• Partner with Systems, Hardware, and Cloud Engineering teams to define interfaces, design APIs, and establish automated test pipelines.
• Contribute to architecture reviews, code quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hire, develop, and retain top technical talent; foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Manage budgets, capacity, and project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical software.
• Anticipate risks and proactively resolve technical and organizational blockers.
• Collaborate with program management, production, and product teams to translate business needs into actionable engineering outcomes.

Benefits

• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. 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. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
• 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 with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
• Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees