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Principal Software Engineer (Chennai, IN)

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Principal Software Engineer
ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Intelsat Inflight has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer. You will be part of a team responsible for
  • Airborne System Software design and development
  • evolving and scaling the platform for any WAN technologies (ATG4/ Ku/ 2Ku/ESA etc.)
  • delivery of application technology solutions and data information planning efforts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS
  • Able to develop and maintain scalable, modular, fault-tolerant, and portable software for the Airborne Broadband System running on a target platform using Embedded Linux solutions.
  • Define application scope and objectives and prepare the technical and/or design specifications from which software will be developed by a team of developers.
  • Interface with the Systems Engineering & Architecture teams to understand and influence project requirements.
  • Interface with the business teams to understand the services and revenue-generating plans.
  • Interface with the operations teams to understand the challenges to keep the business running.
  • Leads pertinent vendor evaluation and analysis.
  • Perform technical design reviews, code reviews, unit test, and system test reviews.

COMPETENCIES
  • Strong communication skills including technical documentation, written reports and proposals, development and delivery of presentations and the ability to listen to and communicate effectively with customers and vendors.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead both on- and off-shore teams effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, yet cooperatively in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
  • Experience in Agile software development (story & sprint)
  • Experience with Continuous Integration and Test Automation methodology

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
  • Masters or bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related technology - advanced degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 8-11 years of relevant experience in the telecommunications and/or networking industry preferred.
  • Hands-on experience of software development in an Embedded Linux environment and providing technical leadership of software teams.
  • Strong experience and skill in Object Oriented Design and Implementation.
  • Strong experience in Embedded Linux environments.
  • Strong programming and debugging skills using either Java, C, C++, or Python.
  • Strong knowledge of IP networking protocols and technologies
  • Experience with database and web technologies.

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