Senior Software Engineer, Connectivity, C++

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

As a Senior Software Engineer, Connectivity at Vay, you’ll help build and optimize the networking backbone that makes remote driving possible. Our Connectivity team owns the low-latency real-time video streaming and data transport systems that connect our vehicles with our telestations across cellular and satellite networks. This is a hands-on engineering role where performance, reliability, and safety matter every day, and where your work will directly shape the quality of the remote driving experience.

You’ll work on a latency-sensitive distributed system, test your solutions on state-of-the-art hardware, and use real production data to investigate incidents, improve performance, and keep pushing our network stack forward.

What you'll be driving

• • Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance network stack used to transport data (video, audio, control, telemetry) between the vehicle and the telestation with a strong emphasis on clarity, maintainability, and efficiency.

• • Integrate the Vay network stack into various target hardware and software platforms.

• • Extend and maintain network testbeds and CI infrastructure.

• • Profile and optimize the performance of the system.

• • Triage incidents from the production system and create fixes/improvements.

• What are we looking for

• • Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or later), with a focus on high-performance, multi-threaded applications.

• • Experience working in Linux-based environments.

• • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols (TCP, UDP).

• • Ability to analyze and optimize systems.

• • Strong problem-solving skills and a research-oriented mindset.

• • Experience working on distributed systems.

• • Good interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills

• Nice to have:

• • Understanding of networking and wireless technologies, including LTE/5G, WiFi, Starlink, and experience with tools like Wireshark for traffic analysis.

• • Hands-on experience with streaming protocols, such as RTP/RTCP/RTMP/SRT, and media frameworks, such as GStreamer, FFmpeg, or DirectShow.

• • Familiarity with congestion control algorithms and network simulation environments.

• • Experience with building and deployment (e.g. CMake, Docker, Yocto), and scripting languages such as Python or Lua.

• • Experience in real-time or embedded systems development, with knowledge of modem configuration via AT commands.

• • Background in performance analysis and debugging, using tools like perf, perfetto; and graphical UIs like ImGui.

• 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 Set-up

• ✈️ 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.