Flight Research Senior Software Engineer (UI) at JOBY AERO INC

Concord, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

186800.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Front-End Development, UI Design, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, User Interface, Software Development, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Performance Optimization, Code Quality, Testing, Architecture

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Joby Overview 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 onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. Overview Joby's Flight Research group is looking for a skilled senior software engineer to play a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge flight automation systems and novel aircraft configurations. The engineer will contribute to the user interface used by a remote operator monitoring aircraft from a ground control station. We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes full ownership, and consistently delivers high-impact results. Location: Santa Cruz, CA or Concord, CA Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain a modern, performant user interface for monitoring and controlling aircraft systems. Collaborate with flight test engineers, systems engineers, and remote operators to translate complex requirements into intuitive UI workflows. Drive best practices in front-end architecture, performance, and maintainability.Build reusable, testable UI components and ensure code quality through reviews and testing. Contribute to cross-functional discussions and influence product direction with a user-focused mindset. Take ownership of UI development lifecycle, from design discussions to deployment and support. Required Strong proficiency in front-end development with React (hooks, state management, component-driven architecture). Proven experience delivering complex UI applications in a production environment. Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. Experience with software development best practices. Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team environment. Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mentality. This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees. Desired Aerospace related work experience. Familiarity with the Bazel build system. Experience working with real-time or data-intensive applications (e.g., dashboards, telemetry visualization). Knowledge of system design patterns for scalable front-end applications. Experience integrating UI with back-end APIs and real-time data pipelines. Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $140,100 - $186,800/yr. The compensation package will be determined by 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. Additional Information Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain a modern user interface for monitoring and controlling aircraft systems. Collaborate with engineers to translate complex requirements into intuitive UI workflows.