Senior Software Engineer (C++), Connectivity

About the role

As a member of the Connectivity team, you will develop and maintain the Vay Networking Stack and integrate it into various target hardware and software platforms. You will investigate and triage real-life events using metrics collected by the stack to make further improvements to ensure a safe and smooth remote driving experience.

What you'll do

• 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 you'll need

• Strong modern C++ (17 or later) experience building high-performance, multi-thread systems
• Experience working in Linux-based environments
• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP) and distributed systems experience
• Understanding of wireless and networking technologies (LTE/5G, Wi-Fi, Starlink)
• Hands-on experience with streaming protocols (RTP/RTCP/RTMP/SRT) and media frameworks (GStreamer, FFmpeg, DirectShow)
• Experience with traffic analysis and debugging tools (Wireshark, perf, perfetto)
• Background in real-time or embedded systems, including modem configuration via AT commands
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What they offer

• ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay's future - not just a salary
• Unlimited Paid Vacation Days
• €350 Home Office Set-up
• 30% off Vay rides for all team members
• Subsidised Deutschland ticket and Urban Sports Club membership
• Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Berlin