(Senior) 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,  a capability few companies worldwide have achieved on public roads. As a (Senior) Embedded Software Engineer, you will work on the safety-critical software stack that directly controls vehicle functions. The code you build will have a measurable impact on vehicle safety and reliability during real-world deployments.

What you’ll be driving

You will help build the safety-critical firmware that allows real vehicles to be operated remotely on public roads. Your work will directly influence how a car accelerates, steers, brakes, monitors itself for faults, and reacts in emergency situations. You’ll be:Designing, implementing, and verifying embedded software for safe remote operation of vehicles on public roads

• Extending and maintaining validation infrastructure (simulation, HIL, in-vehicle)
• Improving automation in development workflows and tooling
• Collaborating with hardware, motion control, and systems engineers to solve challenges unique to remote driving
• If experienced in FPGA/VHDL, you’ll also be contributing to both microcontroller (C) and FPGA domains, broadening the impact of the role

What are we looking for

We’re looking for a (Senior) Embedded Software Engineer with a solid technical foundation and hands-on experience who is adaptable, eager to learn, and motivated by building safety-critical systems. You enjoy working close to hardware, care deeply about correctness and safety, and love seeing your code move real physical systems. You should apply if you have:

• At least 2 years of experience as an Embedded Software Engineer or in a similar firmware-focused role
• Strong experience with C programming for embedded systems 
• Familiarity with RTOS (real-time operating systems)
• Experience with testing environments (simulation, HIL, in-vehicle validation)
• Problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, results-oriented

Nice to have’s

• FPGA programming in VHDL
• AUTOSAR (Classic or Adaptive)

Tech environment you will work in:

• Embedded C on microcontrollers
  RTOS-based real-time systems
  Simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and real-vehicle validation
• CAN and CAN FD vehicle communication interfaces
• Safety-oriented coding standards such as ISO 26262 and MISRA-C
• Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines
• FPGA programming in VHDL: enables contribution across both microcontroller (C) and FPGA domains
• AUTOSAR (Classic or Adaptive)

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

🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days

🎫 Subsidised Deutschland ticket (Berlin)

🏋️‍♂️ Subsidised 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