**Overview** Panasonic Avionics, a global leader in in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions, is looking for a **motivated, driven, and collaborative Entry-Level Software Engineer** to join our talented team in **Pune** . In this role, you’ll develop and optimize software running on **Linux** that powers our next-generation products. You’ll work on **C++ development** , **networking** , and **real-time communication** technologies, gaining hands-on experience with world-class systems and industry-leading tools. **Responsibilities** + **C++ Development** + Write clean, modular, and maintainable code with a strong focus on readability, abstraction, and OOP principles (classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation). + Implement and enable robust testing frameworks for C++ applications. + **Performance Optimization & Debugging** + Utilize advanced debugging techniques and tools to identify and resolve issues efficiently. + Perform code dump analysis to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues. + Optimize performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing efficient solutions. + **Networking & Communication** + Work with network protocols such as **TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, and VPNs** . + Configure **subnetting** and **VLANs** for effective data traffic management. + Implement real-time communication using **WebSockets** . + **Socket Programming** + Design and develop advanced networked applications using socket programming techniques **Qualifications** **Required:** + Strong proficiency in **C/C++ (C++17 or later)** . + Solid understanding of **object-oriented programming (OOP)** concepts. + Experience with **Linux/Bash scripting** . + Familiarity with **debugging and profiling tools** . + Practical understanding of **network architecture** and **protocol stack implementation** . + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. **Preferred / Good to Have:** + Exposure to **HTTP, SNMP, and DNS** protocols. + Experience with **real-time communication protocols for iOS applications** . REQ-145828