Senior Software Engineer, Energy Storage & Distribution Systems

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Joby Aviation

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San Carlos, CA, United States

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Joby Overview: Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial 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, all code must comply with DO-178C 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.
Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for designing and implementing the embedded C++ software that runs on our electric-powered, fly-by-wire aircraft. You’ll also collaborate with systems engineers and hardware designers to author software requirements and integrate complex systems. You will be involved in all facets of our software design and development.


  • Develop, test, and optimize embedded software for battery management systems (BMS).
  • Work with cross-functional teams to define and refine battery system requirements and operational constraints.
  • Collaborate with Joby’s broader software team to ensure BMS software meets DO-178C certification standards through rigorous documentation, testing, and compliance verification.
  • Participate in code reviews, debugging, and continuous software improvements.
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related STEM field with 5+ years of industry experience.
  • Expert knowledge of C++ and object-oriented programming and methodology.
  • Proficiency in C and or Python
  • Experience developing embedded software for real-time operating systems (RTOS) and debugging embedded systems.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative software development workflows.
Desired:
  • 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.

Please still apply if you don’t meet all items in the desired section! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse and effective workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.


Additional Information:
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is

$102,400 - $172,600/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.