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Senior Software Architect

Seattle, Washington Job ID JR2025451404 Category Engineering - Software Post Date Apr. 22, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Software Architect with a software development background to join our team in Seattle, WA. This team supports the Virtual Airplane team and is part of the Boeing Global Services Training Solutions organization. Be part of a high-performing software engineering organization that is transforming the aviation training industry through Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) digital solutions.

Position Responsibilities:
•    Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance software systems across web, mobile, desktop, and real-time applications.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and integrate DevOps and DevSecOps practices into the development lifecycle.
•    Design and implement real-time streaming solutions with low latency and high throughput, documenting architectural decisions and best practices.
•    Conduct code reviews, provide feedback to ensure adherence to coding standards, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
•    Collaborate with architects and developers to design systems for the Virtual Airplane product, maintaining a deep understanding of its requirements and architecture.
•    Document system architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and performance, while working closely with the development team.
•    Support adherence to best practices and architectural guidelines, driving improvements in code quality and CI/CD processes.
•    Contribute to feature development and other product needs
•    Flexibility to work outside of standard first shift hours to participate in meetings with India.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):


•    15+ years of experience in software development utilizing Java, C++ or C#
•    10+ years of hands-on experience in developing and deploying software programs
•    6+ years of experience writing and testing software
•    5+ years of architecting software solutions
•    3+ years of experience with Docker and Kubernetes
•    Experience with designing web apps, mobile apps and desktop solutions


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

•    Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
•    Proven experience in developing applications that includes real-time computer graphics and multimedia streaming technologies, with expertise in modern 3D graphics using Unity or Unreal Engine, as well as a deep understanding of streaming protocols, video codecs, low-latency networking, and performance optimization.
•    Deep understanding of game development principles, technologies, and pipelines, including graphics programming, physics engines, 3D asset pipelines, and game engines, as well as experience with flight simulation or gaming software

Travel: less than 5%

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

CodeVue Coding Challenge:
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Pay & Benefits: 
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary Pay Range: $167,450 - $226,550


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 05, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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