Sr. Software Architect

Panasonic Corporation of North America•Irvine, CA

63d•$133,000 - $223,000

About The Position

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. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/ 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. We are seeking a seasoned software architect to lead the design and evolution of our digital applications and data platform strategy. This role will focus on architecting next-generation systems that power in-flight advertising, media content management, over-the-air software delivery, digital marketplaces, and ancillary e-commerce platforms. You will be instrumental in developing scalable, modular, and secure platforms that serve passengers, airlines, and third-party providers globally.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of software architecture experience in high-scale digital platforms, ideally including advertising technology, e-commerce, or media distribution.
Strong knowledge of distributed system design, microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures.
Deep understanding of OTA software distribution, CI/CD, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and observability.
Familiarity with data engineering, real-time analytics, personalization engines, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Track record of building extensible platforms supporting third-party developers, marketplace dynamics, or modular app ecosystems.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage airline stakeholders, business leads, and cross-geo engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aviation, automotive, telco, or similar regulated, safety-critical industries.
Knowledge of airline operations, passenger experience platforms, or onboard commerce models.
Exposure to cloud-native platforms (AWS) and edge computing at scale.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end architectural design for: Targeted advertising platforms supporting both passenger personalization and airline monetization.
Global media content management, ingestion, transcoding, and distribution workflows.
Over-the-air (OTA) delivery systems for applications, software updates, and content refresh cycles.
Digital marketplaces and e-commerce systems enabling in-flight retail and third-party integrations.
Unified application platforms supporting modular service delivery across seatback, mobile, and crew interfaces.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, data science, product management, security, and airline customers.
Establish architectural standards, reference designs, and system integration blueprints to support high-availability, low-latency, and security-compliant delivery in both airborne and ground environments.
Contribute to long-term platform and technology strategies including edge/cloud compute models, containerized workloads, observability, and data governance.
Provide architectural leadership on build vs. buy decisions, vendor integrations, and partner ecosystem development.
Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on platform evolution, scalability, and business impact of digital innovation.

Benefits

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 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.
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.

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