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Vay

Senior Software Engineer, Connectivity, C++

Vay

Senior Software Engineer at Vay focusing on networking for remote driving solutions. Develop and maintain high-performance network stack in a cutting-edge technology environment.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
C++Distributed SystemsDockerFFmpegLinuxLuaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills & Tools
C++multi-threaded applicationsnetworking fundamentalsTCPUDPdistributed systemsstreaming protocolsGStreamerFFmpegperformance analysis
Soft Skills
problem-solvingresearch-oriented mindsetinterpersonal skillscommunication skills