Senior Electrical Engineer
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:
This isn’t your standard electronics engineering role. As our Senior Electronics Engineer, you’ll design and deliver advanced electronic systems for our next-generation vehicles and remote driving platforms. You’ll work across high-speed buses, SerDes camera links, and automotive-grade networks to bring complex designs from prototype all the way to production.
If you want to combine deep technical expertise with hands-on impact in the fast-moving world of mobility, this is your chance.
What you'll be driving:
- Design, develop, and validate complex electronic systems for our vehicles and teleoperation platforms.
- Integrate and optimize high-speed interfaces, including PCI-Express, USB3, DDRx, SerDes (camera links), Automotive Ethernet, and CAN FD.
- Deliver the full lifecycle of electronics development: from concept and schematic design to PCB layout (or managing/reviewing from Externals), prototyping, vehicle integration, testing, and production release.
- Apply strong fundamentals in signal integrity, EMI/EMC compliance, and automotive safety standards (ISO 26262).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, systems, testing, and mechanical) to ensure system-level performance and reliability.
- Use Altium Designer for PCB design and Vector CANoe (or similar tools) for bus/system analysis and validation.
- Work closely with suppliers, manage BOMs, and support sourcing and industrialization.
- Own troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis of prototypes and production hardware.
What are we looking for:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or equivalent).
- 7+ years of experience in electronics design and development.
- Strong expertise in high-speed digital design and validation (PCIe, USB3, DDR, SerDes for camera links, etc).
- Proven experience in automotive networking (Automotive Ethernet, CAN FD, LIN a plus).
- Hands-on, consolidated experience in bringing products from prototype through validation to full-scale production.
- Solid knowledge of PCB design (Altium Designer preferred), signal integrity, and power distribution.
- Experience with EMI/EMC design and validation.
- Familiarity with vehicle analysis tools such as Vector CANoe or comparable platforms.
- Strong understanding of automotive electronics and safety standards (ISO 26262).
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with hands-on debugging and validation experience.
Location:
Role is based in Berlin, Germany. Onsite 70%, Remote 30%
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 🚗💨
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