Software Engineer, Application Development & Testing

Who We Are

Sirius

XM and its brands (Pandora, SXM Media, Ads Wizz, Simplecast, and Sirius

XM Connected Vehicle Services) 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.

Sirius

XM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising‑supported audio products. Sirius

XM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment, and podcasts.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in software engineering to be part of a team driving the development and enhancement of core provisioning systems at Sirius

XM.

You will play a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and optimization of software that drives the provisioning and management of Sirius

XM radio services. Your contributions will directly impact the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our satellite infrastructure, ensuring seamless delivery of audio and data services to our customers.

• Collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements, define system architectures, and develop software solutions that meet the needs of our satellite provisioning infrastructure.
• Participating in code reviews, providing feedback to ensure the quality, security, and maintainability of our software components.
• Contributing to the development of performant and scalable software using languages such as Java, C++, and Scala.
• Conducting thorough testing and debugging of software components to identify and resolve issues, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Participating in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives to facilitate collaboration and project delivery.
• Documenting software design specifications, technical documentation, and user guides to support knowledge sharing and maintain system integrity.

• BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the software development field, specifically backend system development.
• Extremely proficient in Java, C++, and Scala, with a strong foundation in software design principles and best practices.
• Experience with alternative languages and frameworks, such as HTTP, JSON, RESTful APIs, testing and debugging tools and other relevant technologies.
• Experience with Linux operating systems, particularly RHEL and CentOS.
• Knowledge of Linux system administration tasks relevant to software development, including package management, user permissions, and shell scripting.
• Experience with database technologies, particularly Postgres.
• Deep understanding of both relational and non‑relational database technologies with regards to integrating database operations into software applications.
• Deep understanding of database replication technologies and principles and integration into software applications.
• Understanding of software build and deployment processes, including continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines.
• Strong comprehension of Software Development Life Cycle and configuration management.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman for building, packaging, and running containerized applications.
• Experience with orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized workloads.
• Experience working with Open Shift for enterprise‑grade container orchestration and integration with CI/CD pipelines and security policies.
• Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as AWS Cloud Watch, the ELK stack…