Lead, Energy Storage & Distribution Systems Software

Joby Overview
Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality.

We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.

The role is leading a team to develop, test and deploy embedded drivers and algorithms for the aircraft's energy storage and distribution system. This system is responsible for safely powering the aircraft, managing high voltage systems and providing energy estimates to the pilot and control system. The engineer will both lead and provide technical contributions to a small, fast-moving team providing conceptual system architectural design and implementation of embedded software to ensure safety of an electric-powered, fly-by-wire aircraft.

• Lead a team of software engineers responsible for delivering battery management systems software.
• Work closely with different stakeholders to understand battery operating conditions, limitations, and BMS requirements for control and estimation.
• Contribute directly to code creation and reviews to advance the translation of BMS requirements to embedded software.
• Perform data analysis and testing to support algorithm development and validation.
• Manage milestones, schedules, and deliverables for BMS software development.
• Provide technical mentorship, training, and growth opportunities for team members.

• Proven record of accomplishment in leading technical professionals, including individual mentorship, task management, and performance development.
• A minimum of 3+ years leading and managing Software Teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, robotics, or equivalent and 7+ years of industry experience; an advanced degree and 5+ years will also be considered.
• Expert knowledge of C++ and knowledge of and experience with real-time operating systems.
• Understanding of modern micro-controller and microprocessor architectures.
• Experience debugging an embedded target.
• Demonstrable experience with Python.
• Experience with git.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

• Familiarity with high voltage systems.
• Familiarity with Linux.
• Familiarity with Ethernet/UDP.

Please still apply if you don’t meet all items in the desired section! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse and effective workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay, bonus, and equity (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $157,600 - $210,200/y. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.