Software Engineer

Joby Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

We’re looking for a Python or Java-leaning software engineer to help drive the next generation of systems that support our eVTOL production. You’ll be part of a vertically integrated, international team spread across four continents, working on complex, high-impact projects that span financial, engineering systems, and the tools that help our people build something that’s never been built before. Working with a level of ambiguity and cross-collaboration is core to everything we do. Whether you’re developing a backend service that streamlines financial transactions, or creating APIs that help engineers interact with advanced technical equipment, your work will improve efficiency and clarity across the business.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python or Java-based services and applications that power our enterprise infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across time zones to support both internal and external users.
• Build scalable systems that bridge high-level business logic with time-series production data and hardware.
• Tackle diverse technical challenges—from optimizing engineering workflows to integrating with modern manufacturing equipment.
• Contribute to a modern tech stack in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment.
• This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of software, aviation, and global collaboration—where your code quite literally helps keep things off the ground.

Required

• A degree in (business) informatics, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Advanced, hands-on experience with Python or Java.
• Solid understanding and practical use of Docker—you know how to containerize like a pro.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and how to build clean, scalable web services.
• Some experience with event-driven architecture—ideally using tools like Kafka to keep systems talking smoothly.

Desired

• Working proficiency with GitHub-based CI/CD workflows.
• Proficient in databases such as PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with various file systems or cloud storage platforms.
• Comfortable working independently in globally distributed teams.
• Experienced in agile development and fast-paced project environments.
• Background in production or manufacturing settings is a big plus.

Please still apply if you don’t meet all items in the desired section! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse and effective workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay, bonus, and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $77,800 - $127,400 per year. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.