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About Vay
Vay is transforming urban mobility through world-first Remote Driving technology, allowing customers to request a vehicle that arrives without a driver inside. Operating on public roads in both Europe and the United States, Vay is redefining transportation with a cleaner, more efficient alternative to private car ownership.
Backed by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from Grab, Vay is rapidly expanding its operations and building the future of door-to-door mobility.
Why Join Vay?
At Vay, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking transportation technology that is already operating on public roads today.
- First company to deploy remotely operated vehicles on public roads in both Europe and the USA without a human inside.
- Currently operates the second-largest commercial driverless vehicle fleet in the Western world.
- Partnered with Kodiak to bring remote-driving technology to autonomous trucking applications in the United States.
- Successfully completed tens of thousands of customer trips and continues to expand rapidly.
- Preparing for further expansion across the United States and Europe.
About the Role
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will develop safety-critical software that directly controls vehicle behavior in real-world driving environments.
Your work will influence how vehicles accelerate, steer, brake, monitor system health, and respond to emergency situations. You will contribute directly to software that controls real vehicles operating on public roads.
This role is based at Vay’s Berlin Headquarters and is open to candidates currently located in Berlin or willing to relocate.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and verify embedded software supporting safe remote-driving operations.
- Analyze and validate software and hardware system behavior to develop reliable solutions.
- Work directly with hardware components, schematics, laboratory equipment, and vehicle systems.
- Collaborate with hardware, controls, systems, and testing teams to improve tooling, automation, and testing frameworks.
- Support the development of robust, safety-focused vehicle control systems.
Required Qualifications
- Strong programming skills in C for embedded or low-level systems.
- Hands-on hardware experience, including reading schematics and using oscilloscopes and laboratory equipment.
- Demonstrated interest in learning and expanding ownership across broader system domains.
- 0–5 years of professional experience, including internships, academic projects, or personal projects.
- Experience from related industries such as robotics, IoT, industrial automation, aerospace, or other safety-critical systems is welcomed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with real-time or RTOS-based systems.
- Exposure to simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), or in-vehicle testing environments.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN and CAN FD.
- Knowledge of automotive standards including AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, and MISRA-C.
- Experience with Vector tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer.
- Experience with Lauterbach TRACE32.
- Knowledge of FPGA development, VHDL, or other low-level hardware interaction.
Note: These qualifications are optional. Candidates with strong fundamentals and a growth mindset are encouraged to apply.
Technology Stack
- Programming Languages: C, C++, Python
- Operating Systems: RTOS, Linux
- Vehicle Communication: CAN, CAN FD, SPI, I2C
- Validation & Testing: HIL, simulation environments, oscilloscopes, laboratory equipment, schematics
- Development Tools: Git, CI/CD, Docker, CANoe
How We Work
Vay embraces modern engineering practices and actively incorporates AI-powered tools into daily development workflows. Engineers are encouraged to use these tools responsibly to improve productivity, enhance problem-solving, and focus on higher-level systems thinking and collaboration.
Benefits & Perks
- Global Team: Work alongside talented professionals from more than 30 countries.
- High Impact: Contribute directly to the future of autonomous and remote mobility.
- ESOP: Virtual stock options providing ownership in Vay’s future success.
- Unlimited Vacation: Flexible paid time off policy.
- Deutschland Ticket Subsidy: Support for public transportation in Germany.
- Fitness Benefits: Subsidized Urban Sports Club or FitX membership.
- Employee Ride Discount: 30% discount on all Vay rides.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner offers and employee savings programs.
- Home Office Budget: €350 allowance for remote work equipment.
- Relocation Assistance: Financial support for candidates relocating to Berlin.
- German Language Training: Fully funded German lessons.
- Team Events: Regular company and team gatherings throughout the year.
Location
Berlin, Germany
On-site at Vay Headquarters.
Diversity & Inclusion
Vay welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe diverse teams drive innovation and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Join Vay
If you’re excited about building technology that is actively transforming transportation and shaping the future of mobility, we’d love to hear from you.
Help build the future of driverless transportation at Vay.
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