Joby's Flight Research group is looking for an embedded software engineer to aid in the research and development of innovative aircraft configurations and automation. To further enhance our capabilities, we require a versatile software engineer who can contribute in multiple areas. As a small, agile, and cohesive team, we value candidates who exhibit initiative, adaptability, and the capacity to handle a broad range of tasks to sustain the program's momentum.

• Creating software infrastructure for safety-critical applications.
• Developing tools to assist in flight sciences, simulation, and stability analysis.
• Fortifying the real-time Linux OS.
• Interfacing with sensors using communication protocols such as I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, etc.

• University degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechatronics, physics, mathematics, or similar field; or, a strong portfolio of designed and implemented embedded software, or relevant industry experience.
• Fluency in C, C++, Python, and Git.
• Demonstrated experience with safety critical software system
• Experience with embedded Linux platforms.
• Understanding of communication protocols, and the roles played by electrical hardware in embedded systems.

• Experience with Rust
• Experience with test equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes 
• Aerospace related work experience
• Familiarity with the Bazel Build system.
• Prior experience with continuous integration.
• Familiar with writing efficient, hardware-accelerated code (e.g., SIMD, GPU, or FPGA), especially for digital signal processing applications

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $113,700 - $151,700/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.

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.

Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.