Embedded Software Engineer

Why this role is exciting

At Vay, cars are remotely operated in real time from our Driving Centers in Berlin and Las Vegas, something few companies worldwide have done on public roads.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll work on the safety-critical software that directly controls vehicle functions: how a car accelerates, steers, brakes, monitors itself for faults, and reacts in emergencies in real time. Your code moves real physical systems on real roads.

What you'll be driving

• Design, implement, and verify embedded software for safe remote driving
• Analyse and validate system behaviour across software and hardware, and design robust solutions
• Work hands-on with the hardware: schematics, lab equipment, and the vehicle
• Improve our tooling, automation, and tests, together with the hardware, control, systems, and testing teams

What are we looking for

• Solid C for embedded or low-level systems
• Hands-on with hardware: reading schematics and using an oscilloscope and lab equipment, from your studies, an internship, or personal projects
• Keen to learn fast and grow into broader system ownership

We welcome candidates with 0-5 years of experience, including those coming from adjacent industries such as robotics, IoT, industrial automation, aerospace, or other safety-critical systems, who are excited to apply their skills to driverless mobility.

Nice to have (genuinely optional, you can pick these up here)

• Experience with real-time or RTOS-based systems
• Exposure to testing/validation environments: simulation, HIL, or in-vehicle
• Familiarity with automotive interfaces and standards: CAN / CAN FD, AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, MISRA-C
• Experience with automotive tooling such as Vector (CANoe/CANalyzer) and Lauterbach (TRACE32)
• Custom digital logic / FPGA / VHDL, or other low-level hardware interaction

None of these are entry requirements. If you have the fundamentals and the mindset, you'll learn the automotive specifics on the job.

How we work

We move fast and use AI as a genuine part of how we build day to day, not as a novelty, but as a way to raise the quality of our thinking, close gaps faster, and spend more time on the problems that actually matter. We value engineers who can direct these tools well and put the time they save into systems thinking, collaboration, and getting things right.

This role will be based in our Berlin HQ. We welcome applications from candidates already in Berlin or looking to relocate here. Please also submit your CV in English. We look forward to hearing from you.

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 virtual stock options: A stake in Vay's future - not just a salary

Unlimited Paid Vacation Days

Subsidized Deutschland ticket (Berlin)

Subsidized 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