Embedded Software Engineer

Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”? We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives - with no one inside - powered by our world-first Remote Driving technology on real public streets. We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from Grab. Our mission is simple: replace private car ownership with a faster, cleaner, door-to-door mobility model. If you want to build something real, visible, and genuinely transformative, you’ll feel right at home here. Curious to experience Vay yourself? Use the code VAYCANDIDATE for $10 off your first trip in Las Vegas! Download the "Vay" app from the Apple or Google Play store & off you go!  WHAT’S HAPPENING AT VAY * First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & currently the 2nd largest commercial, driverless car fleet in the Western World. * We've partnered with Kodiak to bring remote-driving technology to autonomous trucks in the US, showcasing our ability to integrate our system into heavy-duty commercial vehicles and expand the applications of our tech across the US. * We’ve completed 10’s of thousands of trips so far and are busy multiplying our Las Vegas fleet just to meet demand! * ...And soon we’ll be expanding across the US & Europe 🚀 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 For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review this link. We’ll also cover anything specific to this role during the first interview. We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about shaping something truly groundbreaking, we’d be happy to hear from you.

YOUR MISSION As our Embedded Software Engineer, you will take the technical lead in shaping the firmware foundation of our high‑power microwave counter‑robotics systems. Your mission is to define, architect, and implement robust embedded software that enables precise control, reliable performance, and rapid innovation within our advanced prototyping environment. In this role, you will translate complex system requirements into elegant firmware solutions, guiding concepts from first sketches to fully functional prototypes. You will work closely with specialists across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, electronics, and software. You are the expert who sets the standard driving technical excellence, accelerating development cycles, and safeguarding the integrity and scalability of our embedded architecture. If you thrive in a high‑tempo setting where leadership, innovation, and hands‑on engineering converge, this mission is yours. YOUR PROFILE We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our fast-paced prototyping and development team. You will be defining, designing and implementing the firmware architecture for our high-power microwave counter-robotics systems. Responsibilities * Design, implement, and maintain software for our high-power microwave systems; * Gather and review software requirements from potential customers; * Write, debug, and test reliable code running on Linux-based embedded systems; * Operate and automate hardware-in-the-loop setups to perform effective system testing; * Collaborate with hardware engineers to rapidly develop features; * Support software integration with customer systems. Requirements * Experience developing embedded software for bare-metal, RTOS, Linux platforms, peripherals, drivers and build tooling; * Full proficiency with modern C/C++ development; * Python and shell scripting for tooling and test automation; * Real-time development experience (RTOS and bare-metal) with a clear understanding of scheduling interrupts, timing analysis, and concurrency; * Strong debugging skills and familiarity with JTAG/SWD, logic analysers, oscilloscopes, etc.; * Proficiency with Git and Linux-based development environments; * Strong communication and teamwork skills to make sure respective top-level systems decisions remain aligned throughout development; * Fluent in English, both written and spoken; * Future eligibility for NATO security clearance. Desirements * Some experience with other engineering fields (electronics, RF, mechanical); * Portfolio of designs that you have worked on; * STM32 experience (HAL/LL) and secure/OTA-capable bootloaders; * Embedded networking; * CI/CD (hardware-in-the-loop, regression testing); * Aerospace/Defence domain experience. What we offer * Working on the most advanced counter-robotics technology in Europe; * A purpose-driven, collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment; * Full problem ownership with decision-making independence with clear growth paths toward subsystem or technical leadership; * Fully on‑site culture for rapid iteration and tight team communication * Unique mix of design and hands on experience * 25 vacation days based on a full-time contract * Company laptop; * Competitive salary. WHY ANGARD MICROWAVE? Working at AnGard Microwave means joining an adventure. We’re a young, entrepreneurial company where not everything is set in stone and that’s exactly what makes it exciting. Here, you get to pioneer: to build, explore, and shape the future together. We have a clear and powerful mission. We’re determined to redefine the standard in our field, and everyone here plays a direct role in making that happen. No bureaucracy, no endless layers just responsibility, freedom, creativity, and the feeling that your ideas truly matter. AnGard Microwave is the place for people who thrive on building, experimenting, taking initiative, and being part of something that’s growing fast. You don’t just come here to work you come here to create.