(Senior) Embedded Software Engineer 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><strong>Why this role is exciting</strong></h4> <p>At Vay, cars are remotely operated in real time from our Driving Centers in Berlin and Las Vegas,&nbsp; a capability few companies worldwide have achieved on public roads. As a (Senior)<strong> Embedded Software Engineer</strong>, 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.</p> <h4><strong>What you’ll be driving</strong></h4> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Designing, implementing, and verifying embedded software for safe remote operation of vehicles on public roads.</li> <li>Extending and maintaining validation infrastructure (simulation, HIL, in-vehicle)</li> <li>Improving automation in development workflows and tooling</li> <li>Collaborating with hardware, motion control, and systems engineers to solve challenges unique to remote driving</li> <li>If experienced in FPGA/VHDL, you’ll also be contributing to both microcontroller (C) and FPGA domains, broadening the impact of the role</li> </ul> <h4><strong>What are we looking for</strong></h4> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li class="p1">Strong experience with C programming for embedded systems&nbsp;</li> <li>Familiarity with RTOS (real-time operating systems)</li> <li>Experience with testing environments (simulation, HIL, in-vehicle validation)</li> <li>Problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, results-oriented</li> </ul> <h5><strong>Nice to have’s</strong></h5> <ul> <li>FPGA programming in VHDL</li> </ul> <p><strong>Tech environment you will work in:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Embedded C on microcontrollers</li> <li>RTOS-based real-time systems</li> <li>Simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and real-vehicle validation</li> <li>CAN and CAN FD vehicle communication interfaces</li> <li>Safety-oriented coding standards such as ISO 26262 and MISRA-C</li> <li>Git-based version control and Linux-based CI/CD pipelines</li> <li>FPGA programming in VHDL: enables contribution across both microcontroller (C) and FPGA domains</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Why choose Vay</strong></h4> <p>💪&nbsp; 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 virtual 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 budget&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><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>