Senior Software Engineer, Flight Systems at JOBY AERO INC

Santa Cruz, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

212000.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C++, Multi-threaded Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, API Design, Distributed Computing, DO-178C, Git, IPC, Software Architecture, Debugging

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Company 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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview We are looking for a talented Software Engineer with exceptional C++ skills to work on our core Flight Framework that flies our aircraft! This is the framework that powers all the software systems on the aircraft. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be designing clean C++ APIs used by all of the numerous computers on the aircraft and will also be improving the distributed computing framework used by all the computers. Additionally, you will work with system engineers to decompose equipment-level requirements into high-level and low-level software requirements in compliance with DO-178C. You will design, implement, and test flight-critical software components with C++ as well as integrate these into the larger system. Required Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering and 7+ years of full-time experience. An advanced degree and 5+ years industry experience will also be considered. Expert knowledge of C++ with demonstratable knowledge of multi-threaded systems. Your C++ knowledge will be challenged. Knowledge of object-oriented programming methodology, multi-layered system architectures, and creating clean APIs, APIs that are independent of the OS (operating system) Experience with modern integrated development environments and debuggers Willingness to be flexible and learn new technologies Desired Experience with or knowledge of DO-178, particularly writing low-level requirements Expert knowledge of distributed computing frameworks/IPC Demonstratable proficiency in SW development in a regulatory envoronment is a plus. Experience using git version control A positive attitude and a passion for aerospace! 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 and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $157,800 - $212,000/yr 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.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement clean C++ APIs and flight-critical software components for the aircraft's core Flight Framework. Collaborate with system engineers to decompose equipment requirements into software requirements compliant with DO-178C.