Joby Aviation · 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer, Flight Systems
Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $192K/yr
7+ years expJoby Aviation is working towards making the dream of piloted air taxis a reality. They are seeking a talented Software Engineer to develop the core Flight Framework that powers their aircraft, focusing on designing clean C++ APIs and improving the distributed computing framework.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
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
Qualification
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
Preferred
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 environment is a plus
Experience using git version control
A positive attitude and a passion for aerospace!
Benefits
Paid time off
Healthcare benefits
401(k) plan with a company match
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
And more
Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
Gregory Bowles
Head of Government Affairs
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