Senior Software Engineer, C++

Ever wanted to tell people, “Yeah, I helped launch the future of transportation”? Well, here’s your shot. At Vay, we’re flipping the script on mobility with Remote driving—delivering cars to customers with zero hassle and zero driver inside, offering a unique by the minute car rental service. We’re already live in Las Vegas, and trust us, we’re just getting started.

Our journey so far since our launch in 2018:

Revolutionary remote driving tech- We built the world’s first commercial remote driving product.

Breaking boundaries across continents- First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & one of only two companies in the States operating a commercial driverless service.

Vegas fleet on the rise- Our vehicle fleet is scaling fast, from 20 to 100 cars in Las Vegas. We’re just getting started!

Watch our CEO, Thomas von der Ohe, deliver a live news segment on CNN - VayDrive 

Discover what drives our culture- Explore our core values

Why this role is awesome: 

At Vay, our Connectivity team is at the core of delivering low-latency, real-time video and telemetry streaming across cellular and satellite networks. In this role, you’ll work on one of the most technically thrilling challenges—building and optimizing our high-performance Networking Stack and deploying it on cutting-edge hardware.

You’ll contribute to the safety and efficiency of our remote driving system, working in a collaborative team that values precision, resilience, and reliability. If you love performance tuning, debugging live systems, and keeping your code elegant under pressure, this is your chance to shape the core of Vay’s tech stack.

What you'll be driving:

• Build and maintain a high-performance, low-latency network stack transporting video, audio, control, and telemetry data.

• Integrate our network stack into various hardware and software platforms.

• Continuously improve system performance by profiling, benchmarking, and optimizing.

• Extend and maintain network testbeds and CI infrastructure to ensure robust deployment pipelines.

• Analyze production incidents and implement fixes to improve system reliability and performance.

What are we looking for: 

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

• Solid foundation in networking fundamentals and protocols (TCP/UDP).

• Comfortable working in Linux environments with deep system-level understanding.

• Experience with distributed systems and real-time data transport.

• Proven ability to profile, analyze, and optimize systems end-to-end.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

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 Vay?

🧠 Genius level team - Work with the smartest minds from over 30 countries around the world in deep tech & automotive

🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment

💰 Salary + stock options

🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days

🎫 Subsidised BVG transport ticket (Berlin)

🏋️‍♂️ Subsidised gym membership

🛍️ Exclusive external discounts

🍎 Snacks & Drinks in waterfront Berlin office 

🏦 Pension contributions

🎊 Fun team events throughout the year

Introduction to Vay

For more information regarding Vay's physical demands, working environments, and safety requirements, please review this link for additional details. Please note, details of what pertains to this role will be discussed during the initial interview.

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If you want to be part of something groundbreaking, let’s chat! We highly encourage & welcome applicants from all walks of life to help us create a better future for our world 🚗💨