Staff Software Engineer, Application Development & Testing

About SiriusXM

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM 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. 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. SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM'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. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics, and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization, and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.

How You’ll Make An Impact

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 SiriusXM. You will play a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and optimization of software that drives the provisioning and management of SiriusXM 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. As a key member of the team, you will collaborate on initiatives to integrate new features to meet evolving business requirements. Your solutions and technical contributions will be vital in driving continuous improvement in our provisioning capabilities, empowering SiriusXM to deliver unparalleled audio entertainment experiences to millions of listeners worldwide.

What You’ll Do

As a valued member of our software development team, you will play a critical role in the design, implementation, and enhancement of core provisioning systems at SiriusXM. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What You’ll Need

• 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 / Debugging tools and other relevant technologies.
• Experience with Linux operating systems, particularly RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) 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 OpenShift for enterprise-grade container orchestration and integration with CI/CD pipelines and security policies.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as AWS CloudWatch, the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), DataDog.
• Proficiency in cloud computing platforms, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Ability to design, deploy, and manage scalable and resilient cloud-based applications.
• Experience with cloud-based database services, message queues, and other cloud-native services.
• Knowledge of security best practices for cloud environments and experience implementing security controls in cloud-based applications.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and BitBucket for collaborative software development and code management.
• Experience with Scrum and/or Kanban development.
• Strong experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, Typescript, or similar languages).
• Comprehension of web services, micro services and event driven architecture.
• Comprehension of high availability, multi-tier, mission critical system design.
• Ability to work in a myriad of personality types in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Highly organized.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to project professionalism over the phone/zoom and in person.
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• 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.

At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $ 101,500 to $ 195,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. 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. R-2025-06-12

Key skills/competency

• Staff Software Engineer
• Java, C++, Scala
• Backend System Development
• RESTful APIs
• Linux Operating Systems
• PostgreSQL
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Docker, Kubernetes
• AWS Cloud
• Microservices Architecture