Software Architect Sr. - Platform Services

Panasonic•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

Are you passionate about shaping the future of embedded systems in the avionics industry? As a senior software architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that power next-generation self-driving vehicle systems and in-flight entertainment. Your expertise will directly influence how millions experience technology in motion, driving advancements that matter. Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity. With over 40 years of history, the company offers stability, career growth opportunities, and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture.

Requirements

Thrive in architecting complex embedded systems, particularly within Linux and Android environments, and enjoy solving challenges related to safety-critical automotive or aviation applications.
Deep knowledge of multicore SoC architectures, operating systems, virtualization, concurrency, device drivers, and real-time embedded software design.
Hands-on experience with SOC platforms from vendors like Qualcomm or MediaTek and have worked with virtualization technologies such as LXC, QNX, Docker, or Kubernetes.
Excel at leading technical teams through agile methodologies, mentoring others, and driving architectural decisions that balance innovation with reliability.
Understand networking protocols, storage architectures, and hardware bring-up processes, enabling you to design integrated, high-performance embedded solutions.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related engineering degree, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of relevant experience in Linux and Android Embedded Systems Architecture and Software Architecture.
10+ years experience with embedded systems architecture, design and development in Aviation, Automotive, or similar industry.
8+ year’s architecture experience in complex embedded systems.

Responsibilities

Architect and design end-to-end embedded software platforms for complex in-flight entertainment systems, ensuring seamless integration with vehicle hardware and compliance with strict safety standards.
Lead the development of core platform services such as bootloading, commissioning, over-the-air software updates, networking integrations, and distributed storage management to enhance system reliability and performance.
Collaborate closely with software engineers and architects across virtualization, trusted OS, graphics, compute, safety/security, and multimedia domains to create cohesive component and system-level solutions.
Drive hardware and software co-design by partnering with hardware engineering teams to align system requirements and optimize embedded hardware capabilities.
Innovate and promote architectural design patterns and frameworks that simplify development, accelerate time to market, and elevate software quality.
Communicate architectural vision clearly through presentations, documentation, and cross-team collaboration to ensure alignment and shared understanding.
Evaluate emerging technologies and prototype new concepts to continuously evolve the platform in line with industry best practices and product roadmaps.

Benefits

Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive unlimited PTO.
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 U.S. between Christmas and New Year.
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.
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.