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Embedded Software Engineer - Special Purpose Software

Joby Aviation
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2027

Company Overview

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

This engineer will be involved in the architecture and implementation of the embedded software at the heart of Joby Aviation aircraft. They will play a key role in a small, fast-moving team and have input into conceptual system design and implementation of embedded software for a wide range of embedded systems. 

 

This role is located in our Santa Cruz HQ and remote is not an option.

Responsibilities

Their role will be to design and implement versions of all our existing embedded systems currently on the Joby aircraft to be specific for a range of manufacturing and test applications. This will require a deep understanding of the various embedded systems on the aircraft and how to creatively reconfigure them for new applications and usages. 

Required

  • University degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechatronics, physics, mathematics, robotics, or similar field; or, a strong portfolio of designed and implemented embedded software, or 3 years of relevant industry experience. An advanced degree and 1 year experience will also be considered.
  • Demonstratable knowledge of C and object-oriented programming and methodology with some experience with multi-layered system architectures. 
  • Understanding of hardware from an embedded software engineer's perspective. 
  • Experience with modern integrated development environments and debuggers. 
  • Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, voltmeters, etc.
  • Understanding of modern microcontroller and microprocessor architectures such as ARM Cortex-M0/M3/M4/A8/A9. 
  • Knowledge of and experience with communication protocols including I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, etc.
  • A positive attitude and a passion for aerospace!

Desired

  • Knowledge of and experience with real-time operating systems. 
  • Experience with safety-critical embedded systems is a plus. 
  • Exposure to the software development process and modern software engineering techniques.
  • Experience with DO178C process, requirements authoring and verification

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $108,200 - $160,000/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.

 

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $108,200 - $160,000

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