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Joby Aviation · 16 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer, Flight Systems

positionSanta Cruz, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$120K/yr - $192K/yr
date7+ years exp

Joby Aviation is working towards making piloted air taxis a reality, focusing on the certification of their aircraft with the FAA. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the core Flight Framework, which powers the software systems on their aircraft, primarily using C++.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Designing clean C++ APIs used by all of the numerous computers on the aircraft
Improving the distributed computing framework used by all the computers
Working with system engineers to decompose equipment-level requirements into high-level and low-level software requirements in compliance with DO-178C
Designing, implementing, and testing flight-critical software components with C++
Integrating these into the larger system

Qualification

C++Multi-threaded systemsDO-178CObject-oriented programmingDistributed computing frameworksGit version controlWillingness to learnPositive attitude

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
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

Company

Joby Aviation

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Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Santa Cruz, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.jobyaviation.com

H1B Sponsorship

Joby Aviation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.02B
Key Investors
Toyota MotorGovernor’s Office of Business & Economic DevelopmentBaillie Gifford
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $591M
2025-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2024-10-24Post Ipo Equity· $202M

Leadership Team

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Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
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Gregory Bowles
Chief Policy Officer
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