Senior Virtualization Software Architect (4557)

Job Title: Senior Virtualization Software Architect

Role Overview
Join a global leader in in-flight technology and connectivity, driving innovation across cloud, embedded, and aircraft systems. This company designs the platforms that deliver entertainment, Wi-Fi, and next-generation connectivity experiences to millions of passengers worldwide. With over four decades of proven success and a renewed focus on modernization, this is your opportunity to architect at scale within a highly complex, distributed environment that spans aircraft, on-premises, and cloud ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and document end-to-end software systems supporting global connectivity and entertainment products.

• Design solutions that decompose complex technical and business problems into scalable, maintainable systems.

• Define and enforce software architecture standards, including functional and non-functional requirements.

• Create reusable frameworks and architectural patterns to reduce cost, complexity, and technical debt.

• Guide and mentor engineering teams through architectural decisions and implementation best practices.

• Collaborate with product and business leaders to shape technical strategy, product roadmaps, and modernization initiatives.

• Evaluate emerging technologies, build proof-of-concepts, and drive adoption of best practices in infrastructure design.

• Serve as a technical authority on Linux, Kubernetes, virtualization, and distributed systems.

• Support hardware and systems engineering teams to align onboard hardware capabilities with future digital products.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing complex infrastructure and software platforms in bare metal and cloud environments.

• Strong background in distributed system design using Java, C++, or Go.

• Deep expertise in Linux systems, networking, storage, and Kubernetes-based orchestration.

• Proven experience implementing virtualization technologies such as LXC, QNX, Docker, or Kubernetes.

• Skilled in container network (CNI) and storage (CSI) technologies such as Calico, Cilium, Ceph, and Longhorn.

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps frameworks (GitLab, Helm, ArgoCD, Prometheus).

• Familiarity with large-scale cluster management (Rancher, Portainer, Rafay) and operator development.

• Experience designing and maintaining systems for high availability, scalability, and secure data transmission.

• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to lead architecture discussions and deliver clear design blueprints.

Preferred Experience:

• Industry background in Aviation, Automotive, IoT, or Cloud-native infrastructure.

• Experience with OTA (over-the-air) distribution systems.

• Proficiency with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud infrastructure.

• Understanding of microservices, service mesh, and distributed data architectures.

• Agile/Scrum or SAFe development experience.

Why Us:

• Be part of a global innovation leader driving the evolution of connected systems that power in-flight experiences worldwide.

• Collaborate with top-tier engineers and architects solving large-scale distributed systems challenges.

• Work in a hybrid environment at a new, state-of-the-art headquarters in Irvine, CA — surrounded by top-tier amenities, including restaurants, fitness facilities, and green spaces.

• Stability, growth, and an inclusive culture that encourages creativity, accountability, and collaboration.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility.

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite 3–4 days/week in Irvine, CA).

• Full health benefits, 401(k), and paid time off.

• Professional development and internal mobility programs.

• Access to premium campus amenities including fitness deck, EV charging, dry cleaning, outdoor games, and more.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $190,000 – $220,000 (depending on experience)

• Bonus: Up to 10–15% annual performance bonus

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. This position does not offer sponsorship.

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