Senior software engineer

Thales Avionics, Inc. (IFE)
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Location: Plantation, United States of America

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

When you trust institutions to secure your personal data and protect your financial transactions, you are trusting Thales. In an increasingly fast paced and unpredictable world, our architects design and deliver the extrordinary solutions that make your life better and keep your information safer. Combining a diversity of talents, we master the decisive moments that matter to you. Whatever it takes.

This is a Hybrid role in Plantation, FL.

Position Summary

As a member of a collaborative development team, the Senior Software Engineer will be involved in the design and refactoring of an

embedded software onto a next generation platform containing new systems, hardware, software, and security. A primary objective is

to transition the embedded application to new platforms, improve the maintainability and forward engineering capabilities of the product

family, and to feature the product in support of product roadmaps and high-profile customer requests.

The Senior Software Engineer will work closely both onsite and offsite with systems, hardware, software, security, and test engineers

as well as product management to ensure timely delivery of new quality products. The Senior Software Engineer will also work closely

with product and program managers, customers, and third parties as necessary to support the products throughout the lifecycle.

The Senior Software Engineer must possess the soft skills to work in a highly collaborative environment in a professional and respectful

manner. This position provides substantial growth opportunity for the right candidate looking to contribute to a fast paced, challenging

development organization.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Follow software engineering principles and best practices across all phases of commercial development and engineering product

release practices.

  • Lead and contribute to product requirement and design reviews.
  • Communicate task and project status to the team and engineering management.
  • Solve technical problems and challenges in an innovative manner with minimal supervision.
  • Interact with and consult colleagues while resolving technical problems.
  • Communicate clearly with both internal and external customers and partners.
  • Respond to requests, issues, e-mails or other events in a timely and flexible fashion.
  • Mentor new employees and Junior Software engineers.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field of study.
  • 5-8 years of relevant experience with software configuration management & control tools Ability to debug and resolve complex

problems in multi-threaded and concurrent applications.

  • Ability to accurately break down, estimate and schedule software tasks.
  • 3+ years of experience in software engineering.
  • 3+ years’ experience with embedded systems and architectures.
  • 3+ years programming in C and/or C++.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • Knowledge of Java, or Python.
  • Experience programing Cloud APIs from at least one of AWS, GCP and Azure.
  • Experience with Containers (Dockers/Kubernetes).
  • Experience with Linux, virtualization and Linux virtual machines.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based Rest API and Open API (Swagger) framework
  • Experience with Continuous Integration (CI).
  • Experience with agile development, SAFe.
  • Knowledge of TLS/SSL, Golang and Dockers containers.
  • Understanding encryption security solutions.

Physical Demands

  • Prolonged periods of working on a computer

Why Join Us?

Say HI and learn more about working at Thales click here .

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at [email protected].

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 111,853.13 - 203,098.60 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point)

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

  • Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
  • Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
  • Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program

Posted 2026-03-18

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