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Panasonic Avionics Corporation · 3 weeks ago

Manager, Engineering (Software) - Hybrid

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$136K/yr - $227K/yr

5+ years exp

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a leading provider of inflight entertainment solutions. In this role, you will lead teams in developing cutting-edge software solutions for airborne and ground systems, ensuring engineering excellence and driving cross-functional collaboration.

Consumer ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturingTelecommunications

No H1B

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

Qualification

C++JavaPythonAWSDockerKubernetesAgileDevOpsCI/CDCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skills

Required

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

Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes stack would be preferred

Knowledge of Agile/DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a global environment

Preferred

advanced degree preferred

experience with AWS or other cloud platforms preferred

Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes stack would be preferred

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.