(Senior) Embedded Software Engineer

Vay; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading transportation technology company in Berlin seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop safety-critical firmware controlling vehicle functions. This role offers a chance to contribute to groundbreaking technology in urban mobility, focusing on remote operation systems. Ideal candidates have strong C programming skills, experience with embedded systems, and a knack for practical problem-solving. Join a diverse team and help reshape the future of transportation while enjoying benefits like ESOP stock options and fitness memberships.

Leistungen

ESOP stock options

Subsidised Urban Sports Club or FitX Membership

30% off Vay rides

Relocation financial assistance

Fully funded German lessons

Regular team events

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience with C programming for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with RTOS (real-time operating systems).
• Experience with testing environments (simulation, HIL, in-vehicle validation).

Aufgaben

• Design and implement embedded software for safe remote operation of vehicles.
• Maintain validation infrastructure (simulation, HIL, in-vehicle).
• Collaborate with hardware, motion control, and systems engineers.

Kenntnisse

C programming for embedded systems

RTOS (real-time operating systems)

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

Simulation

HIL

FPGA programming in VHDL

Jobbeschreibung

Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”? We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives - with no one inside - powered by our world-first Remote Driving technology on real public streets.

We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from Grab . Our mission is simple: replace private car ownership with a faster, cleaner, door-to-door mobility model. If you want to build something real, visible, and genuinely transformative, you’ll feel right at home here.

What’s happening at Vay:

• First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & one of only two companies in the States operating a commercial driverless service.
• We've partnered with Kodiak to bring remote-driving technology to autonomous trucks in the Bay Area, showcasing our ability to integrate our system into heavy‑duty commercial vehicles and expand the applications of our tech across the US.
• We’ve completed 10’s of thousands of trips so far and are busy multiplying our Las Vegas fleet just to meet demand!
• ...And soon we’ll be expanding across the US & Europe 🚀

Why this role is exciting:

At Vay, cars are remotely operated in real time from our Driving Centers in Berlin and Las Vegas, a capability few companies worldwide have achieved on public roads. As a (Senior) Embedded Software Engineer, you will work on the safety‑critical software stack that directly controls vehicle functions. The code you build will have a measurable impact on vehicle safety and reliability during real‑world deployments.

What you’ll be driving

You will help build the safety‑critical firmware that allows real vehicles to be operated remotely on public roads. Your work will directly influence how a car accelerates, steers, brakes, monitors itself for faults, and reacts in emergency situations. You’ll be:

• Designing, implementing, and verifying embedded software for safe remote operation of vehicles on public roads.
• Extending and maintaining validation infrastructure (simulation, HIL, in‑vehicle)
• Improving automation in development workflows and tooling
• Collaborating with hardware, motion control, and systems engineers to solve challenges unique to remote driving
• If experienced in FPGA/VHDL, you’ll also be contributing to both microcontroller (C) and FPGA domains, broadening the impact of the role

What are we looking for

We’re looking for a (Senior) Embedded Software Engineer with a solid technical foundation and hands‑on experience who is adaptable, eager to learn, and motivated by building safety‑critical systems. You enjoy working close to hardware, care deeply about correctness and safety, and love seeing your code move real physical systems. You should apply if you have:

• Strong experience with C programming for embedded systems
• Familiarity with RTOS (real‑time operating systems)
• Experience with testing environments (simulation, HIL, in‑vehicle validation)
• Problem‑solving mindset, attention to detail, results‑oriented

Nice to have’s

• FPGA programming in VHDL

Tech environment you will work in:

• Embedded C on microcontrollers
• RTOS‑based real‑time systems
• Simulation, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL), and real‑vehicle validation
• CAN and CAN FD vehicle communication interfaces
• Safety‑oriented coding standards such as ISO 26262 and MISRA‑C
• Git‑based version control and Linux‑based CI/CD pipelines
• FPGA programming in VHDL: enables contribution across both microcontroller (C) and FPGA domains

Why choose Vay

💪 A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality

🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment

💰 ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future - not just a salary

🏋️♂️ Subsidised Urban Sports Club or FitX Membership

🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides

✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Berlin

📚 Fully funded German lessons

🎊 Regular team events throughout the year

For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review thislink . We’ll also cover anything specific to this role during the first interview.

We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about shaping something truly groundbreaking, we’d be happy to hear from you 🚗💨

DEI @ Vay

We are aware that diversity has many different dimensions but to start, we will be tracking gender and ethnicity, as it is measurable and concrete. To that end, we have started to ask all Vay applicants to anonymously share diversity information. To remove our own bias, this data is held completely separate from the application and will be held in the highest confidence.

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