Senior Software Engineer

Embark on a transformative career with Safran Passenger Innovations in Laramie, Wyoming, where we are forging an unparalleled in-flight entertainment ecosystem. As a visionary senior developer or architect, you will be instrumental in evolving our platform that promises a seamless and engaging digital experience for air travelers. With SPI, you'll leverage modern technology to integrate the comforts of ground-based connectivity into the realm of aviation, creating an airborne digital oasis.

We offer a work environment that prizes innovation and a balanced approach to life's demands, characterized by a flexible hybrid work schedule and extended weekends. Our team in Laramie is not just building software; we're crafting experiences that allow passengers to enjoy connectivity and entertainment as they soar through the skies. Join us to elevate the journey of air travel and to elevate your career to its highest potential.

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for leading software development projects, making architectural decisions, and mentoring junior engineers. The role contributes significantly to the development and refinement of the RAVE In-flight Entertainment (IFE) software portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design, creation, development and improvement of software features, packaging, tools, testing, test automation, continuous integration, delivery, and documentation
• Build and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, system-level)
• Triage, debug, and resolve issues
• Take ownership of quality and drive continuous improvement
• Provide accurate estimates and deliver on commitments with transparency
• Collaborate with stakeholders, users, and teams on design, implementation, and approvals
• Engage actively in meetings and technical discussions
• Coordinate with internal teams to support product success
• Prepare and present technical concepts clearly and effectively
• Follow and help improve SDLC and organizational processes
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and training within the software team, while offering support across the broader product development organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a related field
• 6+ years of software development experience with one or more of the following:
• Software development in C/C++ on Linux/UNIX, embedded 
• Modern tech stack: Qt/QML, Node.js, Golang, React, Typescript, Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, MQTT, Microservices
• Experiences with any of the following languages, technologies and techniques would be advantageous:
• IPC, RPC, sockets, A/V players
• Networking & protocols: Ethernet, ARINC 429
• Debugging & troubleshooting experience
• Experience with MQTT testing, API testing, BDD testing and/or web testing
• Experience with development and testing of distributed systems
• Experience with cloud utilities such as AWS or Azure
•  Experience with testing tools/frameworks such as:
• Robot Framework, Behave Framework, Cucumber, Allure
• Lead design and implementation of test framework architecture and reusable components
• Develop automation tools and libraries to improve system-level testing efficiency
• Ensure framework scalability, maintainability, and performance across multiple product lines
• Collaborate closely with test and product development teams to enable adoption of new framework features
• Use and extend the existing test framework to design and run automated test suites
• Customize and modify framework components to support specific requirements
• Debug and triage test issues, collaborating closely with developers and testers
• Drive improvements in test coverage and efficiency to support new feature deliveries

Benefits

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

• A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off