Software Technical Fellow, Platform

RAVE Aerospace LLC
Brea, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
The Platform Software Technical Fellow serves as the senior technical authority for the architecture, evolution, and long-term strategy of the embedded Linux inflight entertainment platform. This role operates as a VP-level individual contributor and is responsible for guiding foundational technical decisions that impact multiple product lines and hardware generations across the organization.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • 20+ years of software engineering experience with deep focus on platform architecture, system services, and building foundations that support diverse engineering organizations and use cases
  • Broad systems-level expertise spanning OS internals, middleware patterns, service architectures, and API design, with strong understanding of embedded Linux environments and resource-constrained systems
  • Proven track record architecting platforms used by multiple teams or external partners, demonstrating ability to balance abstraction with pragmatism and long-term thinking with incremental evolution
  • Deep technical judgment for navigating complex architectural trade-offs involving performance, reliability, maintainability, compatibility, and operational complexity in real-world platform contexts

Benefits

  • 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
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