Senior Software Engineer, Connectivity, C++ at Vay

<div class="content-intro"><p>Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from <a href="https://www.grab.com/sg/">Grab</a>. 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.</p> <p><strong>Curious to experience Vay yourself? Use the code <em data-start="289" data-end="303">VAYCANDIDATE</em> for $10 off your first trip in Las Vegas! Download the "Vay" app from the Apple or Google Play store &amp; off you go!&nbsp;</strong></p> <h4><strong>What’s happening at Vay</strong></h4> <ul> <li>First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside &amp; currently the 2nd largest commercial, driverless car fleet in the Western World.</li> <li>We've partnered with <a href="https://kodiak.ai/">Kodiak</a> to bring remote-driving technology to autonomous trucks in the US, showcasing our ability to integrate our system into heavy-duty commercial vehicles and expand the applications of our tech across the US.</li> <li>We’ve completed 10’s of thousands of trips so far and are busy multiplying our Las Vegas fleet just to meet demand!</li> <li><strong>...And soon we’ll be expanding across the US &amp; Europe 🚀</strong></li> </ul></div><h4><em><strong>Why this role is exciting</strong></em></h4> <p data-start="1056" data-end="1563"><strong data-start="1056" data-end="1195">As a Senior Software Engineer, Connectivity at Vay, you’ll help build and optimize the networking backbone that makes remote driving possible.</strong> Our Connectivity team owns the low-latency real-time video streaming and data transport systems that connect our vehicles with our telestations across cellular and satellite networks. This is a hands-on engineering role where performance, reliability, and safety matter every day, and where your work will directly shape the quality of the remote driving experience.</p> <p data-start="1565" data-end="1789">You’ll work on a latency-sensitive distributed system, test your solutions on state-of-the-art hardware, and use real production data to investigate incidents, improve performance, and keep pushing our network stack forward.</p> <h4><em><strong>What you'll be driving</strong></em></h4> <ul> <li>Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance network stack used to transport data (video, audio, control, telemetry) between the vehicle and the telestation with a strong emphasis on clarity, maintainability, and efficiency.</li> <li>Integrate the Vay network stack into various target hardware and software platforms.</li> <li>Extend and maintain network testbeds and CI infrastructure.</li> <li>Profile and optimize the performance of the system.</li> <li>Triage incidents from the production system and create fixes/improvements.</li> </ul> <h4><strong><em>What are we looking for</em></strong></h4> <ul> <li>Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or later), with a focus on high-performance, multi-threaded applications.</li> <li>Experience working in Linux-based environments.</li> <li>Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols (TCP, UDP).</li> <li>Ability to analyze and optimize systems.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving skills and a research-oriented mindset.</li> <li>Experience working on distributed systems.</li> <li>Good interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills</li> </ul> <p>Nice to have:</p> <ul> <li>Understanding of networking and wireless technologies, including LTE/5G, WiFi, Starlink, and experience with tools like Wireshark for traffic analysis.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with streaming protocols, such as RTP/RTCP/RTMP/SRT, and media frameworks, such as GStreamer, FFmpeg, or DirectShow.</li> <li>Familiarity with congestion control algorithms and network simulation environments.</li> <li>Experience with building and deployment (e.g. CMake, Docker, Yocto), and scripting languages such as Python or Lua.</li> <li>Experience in real-time or embedded systems development, with knowledge of modem configuration via AT commands.</li> <li>Background in performance analysis and debugging, using tools like perf, perfetto; and graphical UIs like ImGui.</li> </ul> <h4><strong><em>Why choose Vay</em></strong></h4> <p>💪 A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality</p> <p>🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment</p> <p>💰 ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future - not just a salary</p> <p>🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days</p> <p>🎫 Subsidised Deutschland ticket (Berlin)</p> <p>🏋️‍♂️ Subsidised Urban Sports Club or FitX Membership&nbsp;</p> <p>🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides</p> <p>🛍️ Exclusive external discounts</p> <p>💼 €350 Home Office Set-up&nbsp;</p> <p>✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Berlin&nbsp;</p> <p>📚 Fully funded German Lessons&nbsp;</p> <p>🎊 Regular team events throughout the year</p> <p class="p1">&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p class="p1">For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review this&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1swEohclBwsOgx37G4NHE2szYCA6avS_aQX_WSJ7Ih8k/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6dlrur2mwcd9">link</a>. We’ll also cover anything specific to this role during the first interview.</p> <p class="p1">We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply.</p> <p class="p1">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.</p> <h4 class="job-modal__content-heading">&nbsp;</h4></div>