Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Powertrain

Joby Aviation•San Carlos, CA

1d•$138,100 - $212,600

About The Position

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to Joby’s energy storage and distribution system software team. This system is responsible for safely powering the aircraft, managing high-voltage systems, and providing real-time state-of-charge and state-of-health estimates to the pilot and control system. You will focus on developing, testing, and deploying software for this system. Since this software includes both C++ and model-based elements and must meet stringent safety requirements, your code will be held to high safety and regulatory standards. You will work closely with systems engineering and software teams to ensure robust and reliable performance. Apply if you're excited about writing modern code for commercial aerospace systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related STEM field with 5+ years of professional industry experience
Proficient knowledge of C++ and real-time operating systems
Understanding of modern micro-controller and microprocessor architectures
Experience debugging an embedded target
Prior experience with Python
Experience with git
Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

8+ years of relevant industry experience
Understanding of Li-ion batteries and experience developing software for battery management systems
Familiarity with DO-178C
Familiarity with high-voltage systems and power electronics
Experience with Linux-based development environments
Knowledge of networking protocols such as Ethernet/UDP

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and optimize embedded software for battery management systems.
Work with cross-functional teams to define and refine system requirements and operational constraints.
Collaborate with Joby’s broader software team to ensure BMS software meets certification standards through rigorous documentation, testing, and compliance verification.
Participate in code reviews, debugging, and continuous software improvements.