(Senior) Embedded Software Engineer

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:

• At least 2 years of experience as an Embedded Software Engineer or in a similar firmware-focused role
• 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
• AUTOSAR (Classic or Adaptive)
  
  

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 CI/CD pipelines
• FPGA programming in VHDL: enables contribution across both microcontroller (C) and FPGA domains
• AUTOSAR (Classic or Adaptive)
  
  

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

🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days

🎫 Subsidised Deutschland ticket (Berlin)

🏋️‍♂️ Subsidised Urban Sports Club or FitX Membership

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

🛍️ Exclusive external discounts

💼 €350 Home office budget

✈️ 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 this link. 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 🚗💨