Vay · Berlin
Senior Backend Engineer
Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”? We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arr...
Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”?
We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives - with no one inside - powered by
our world-first Remote Driving technology on real public streets.
We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from Grab. Our mission is
simple: replace private car ownership with a faster, cleaner, door-to-door mobility model. If you want to build something real,
visible, and genuinely transformative, you’ll feel right at home here.
Curious to experience Vay yourself? Use the code VAYCANDIDATE for $10 off your first trip in Las Vegas! Download the "Vay" app
from the Apple or Google Play store & off you go!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT VAY
- First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & currently the 2nd largest
commercial, driverless car fleet in the Western World.
- We've partnered with Kodiak to bring remote-driving technology to autonomous trucks in the US, showcasing our ability to
integrate our system into heavy-duty commercial vehicles and expand the applications of our tech across the US.
- We’ve completed 10’s of thousands of trips so far and are busy multiplying our Las Vegas fleet just to meet demand!
- ...And soon we’ll be expanding across the US & Europe 🚀
WHY THIS ROLE IS EXCITING
At Vay, we’re revolutionizing mobility with cutting-edge remote driving technology, and we need exceptional engineers to bring
this vision to life. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our business and shaping the future of
transportation.
This is not your typical backend role - your work will sit at the intersection of deep tech and mobility, tackling challenges that
have never been solved before. You'll collaborate closely with a dynamic, cross-functional team spanning product, frontend,
mobile, electrical engineering, embedded software, and more. From defining technical requirements to designing, implementing, and
deploying solutions, you’ll have full ownership over the technology you build - making a real, tangible impact on the company and
our customers.
Your contributions will power fleet management, dispatch, payments, and real-time APIs that connect drivers and customers
seamlessly. Every line of code you write will help craft a magical user experience, ensuring that remote driving feels effortless,
safe, and efficient.
If you thrive on solving complex problems and want to push the boundaries of what’s possible in mobility, we’d love to have you on
board.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DRIVING
- Design & Develop: Build and maintain scalable Golang-based backend services, APIs, and cloud infrastructure as code -
leveraging CI/CD to ensure seamless deployments.
- Elevate Engineering Excellence: Contribute to cross-team platform engineering initiatives, shaping shared best practices,
tools, and libraries to drive efficiency and innovation.
- Build End-to-End Solutions: Work closely with frontend, mobile, and embedded teams to craft seamless, high-impact solutions
that directly enhance the customer experience and business operations.
- Drive Product & Technical Vision: Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to refine goals, define requirements, and
actively contribute to sprint and quarterly planning.
- Own Quality & Reliability: Champion clean code, automation, and continuous monitoring, ensuring robustness, scalability, and a
world-class developer experience.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
- Backend Expertise: Hands-on experience developing scalable backend services and APIs, preferably in Golang (Python is also
highly relevant).
- Cloud & Distributed Systems: Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, scalability, and
reliability best practices.
- Event-Driven Architectures: Familiarity with technologies like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar event-driven messaging systems.
- DevOps & Infrastructure: Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and monitoring to ensure robust and maintainable
deployments.
- Database Proficiency: Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), with an understanding of data modeling and
optimization.
- Education & Fundamentals: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field, with a strong
grasp of algorithms and data structures.
NICE TO HAVE:
- Industry Experience: Background in Mobility, Logistics, or similar domains.
- Mobile-First Products: Experience working on products with a strong mobile integration.
- Additional Tech Stack: Familiarity with Node.js, gRPC, AWS, Terraform, or NoSQL databases.
- Low-Level Programming: Proficiency with C/C++ for performance-critical components.
WHY CHOOSE VAY
💪 A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality
🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment
💰 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 budget
✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Berlin
📚 Fully funded German lessons
🎊 Regular team events throughout the year
For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review this link. We’ll also
cover anything specific to this role during the first interview.
We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about shaping something truly groundbreaking, we’d
be happy to hear from you.