Senior Software Engineer

Who We Are:

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.

We are proud to be launching a new state-of-the-art technology facility in Dublin, Ireland. The Dublin-based team will play a critical role in our continued digital transformation and will function as a center of excellence for SiriusXM’s global Product and Technology organization.

SiriusXM’s new Dublin facility will comprise a workforce primarily focused on software development, automotive technology and engineering, AdTech, data science, and analytics. Talent based in the new technology hub will be charged with developing and implementing best-in-class standards for high-quality, scalable software deliveries for SiriusXM’s streaming and in-vehicle audio entertainment platforms.

How you’ll make an impact:

The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for development and maintenance and new features for Satellite and IP features for SiriusXM client applications running on Android, Linux, and Windows platforms.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of participating in an embedded SW development team, designing, implementing, and testing sophisticated software architectures, and will have been directly responsible for developing software.

What you’ll do:

• Design, document, and implement customer and reference application software to bring SAT and IP streaming audio, data and advanced to automotive.

• Support the full software development lifecycle from initial feature definition through software release and in-field customer support.

• Perform analysis of internal and third-party product requirements and specifications, understanding of software framework architectures and designs to meet internal and external customer needs.

• Participate in software design and review sessions with the software team and other stakeholders.

• Author software application notes, programming manuals, and training materials for distribution and presentation to Sirius XM partners.

• Author software components, ensuring they meet functional and quality requirements.

• Utilize best practices in implementing software deliverables.

• Assist in supporting end-users of the software deliverables, providing support as needed.

• Perform special projects, lab/field testing, and other duties as necessary.

• Assist in the development of user interface software specifications and software for SiriusXM Radio receiver products.

• Assist in the development of advanced Infotainment and Telematics features for SiriusXM Radio receiver products.

• Provide regular and accurate reports to the Senior Manager – OEM Validation and perform special projects, lab/field testing, and other duties as necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned

What you’ll need:

• BS Software Engineering or equivalent experience required. Masters Software Engineering is desired.

• 5+ or more years of expertise in software, framework and application development for embedded consumer or automotive products.

• Desired experience with one or more these areas:

  • Consumer or Automotive audio and infotainment products (radio head units, navigation systems, MP3 connectivity, CD players, telematics systems, etc.)

  • Digital communications

  • Client/server communications (e.g. PC/device)

  • protocols BLE, WiFi, CAN, LIN, or Ethernet.

  • Internet Protocol products and technology

  • IPC Mechanisms – Sockets, Message Queues, Shared Memory, etc.

• Experience with any of the following: Android, AAOS, Linux, AMZ Digital Cockpit

• Experience with advanced software development environments (IDE, compilers, operating systems, source management tools, CI/CD, and test tools)

• Expertise in C/C++11 and or/Rust in an embedded environment

• Experience with Qt / QML framework

• Knowledge in object-oriented methodologies, and system software design concepts

• Experience in participating in formal documentation and source code reviews, providing relevant and insightful feedback to team members

• Working knowledge with REST HTTP protocols

• Familiarity of formal software design and agile processes

• Familiarity with configuration management and defect tracking tools (GitHub, Jira)

• Familiarity with unit testing best practices

• Familiarity with both Windows and Unix-like Operating Systems

• Good public speaking and presentation skills.

• Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to pay attention to details and be organized.

• Ability to project professionalism over the phone and in person.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to “internal client” and customer service principles.

• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.