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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 successful candidate will apply their experience in overseeing the technical direction of a software development team with the responsibility of new software products which assist our customers integrating SXM technology, software, products, and tools into customer systems and designs. Additional responsibilities in overseeing software development and support responsibilities for software architectures, analysis of alternate implementations/techniques, design, implementation, documentation, and assisting our customers integrating our technology into their systems.

What you’ll do:

The Principal Software Engineer will be primarily responsible for ensuring the deliverables for the development and execution of software for SiriusXM Satellite Radio systems. Typical duties of the Software Principal Software Engineer will include:

- Contribute and oversee a team which designs, develops, tests, and documents software, which is used to develop, prototype, validate SXM satellite, streaming and UI/UX technology. Additionally, this team will assist customers integrating SiriusXM technology into their systems and products.
- Support the full software development lifecycle from initial requirements definition through software release and end-user support.
- Perform analysis of software requirements, deriving solution approaches, software architectures, and designs to meet end-user needs.
- Work with customers on integration of our technology into their systems.
- Participate in software design and review sessions with the software team and other stakeholders.
- Perform detailed design, write software, and test/validate the software, ensuring software customer deliverables meet functional and quality requirements.
- Author software application notes and documentation to accompany software deliverables.
- Assist in supporting internal end-users of the software deliverables.
- Provide regular and accurate reports to the Leadership of Automotive Software.
- Perform special projects, concept prototyping, lab/field testing, and other duties as necessary.
- Understand all aspects of the software development lifecycle and align the development process to enable data analytics to quantify and provide insight to process improvements.
- Understand the features integrated into our software products from several SiriusXM brands, including Pandora, Stitcher, Connected Vehicle, and AdsWiz.
- Utilize best practices in implementing software deliverables.

What you’ll need:

- BS Engineering, Engineering Management or equivalent experience.
- 12-15 or more years of expertise in software programs, project management involving embedded, real-time software for automotive and consumer electronic products.
- PMP Certification a plus.
- Experience with Agile methodology including Kanban.
- Minimum 10 years experience in software process improvement initiatives.
- Expertise in Windows application and Windows driver development.
- Expertise in C/C++, object-oriented methodologies, and system software design concepts.
- Expertise with Android, AAOS and other frameworks.
- Experience in participating in formal documentation and source code reviews, providing relevant and insightful feedback to team members.
- Extensive experience with all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
- Extensive experience with Automotive Programs and timelines.
- Expert with Jira, Jama, change management tools, and test tools.
- Experience with testing methodologies, best practices and continuous integration.
- Experience with Software Release Management.
- Familiarity in one or more of the following areas:

- Satellite receivers.
- 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).
- Internet Protocol products and technology.
- IPC Mechanisms – Sockets, Message Queues, Shared Memory, etc.
- Communication security threat identification and prevention as applicable to automotive clients using SELinux, QNX or AAOS.
- Automotive development lifecycles.
- Automotive SPICE methodologies and process.

- Experience working in a matrix environment, coordinating activities of multiple teams in multiple sites not under line management control.
- Good public speaking and presentation skills.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
- 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.
- Creative writing ability.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

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.

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