Senior Software Engineer, Flight Simulator

Senior Software Engineer, Flight Simulator Job Locations US-CA-Santa Cruz ID 2026-5295 Category Software Type Regular Full-Time Company Overview 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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview The successful candidate will play a key role in a small, fast-moving team responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of a robust, deterministic, and highly scalable flight training simulator. They will work closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, data scientists, pilots, and other stakeholders to create and improve one of the highest fidelity training devices. We are looking for talented engineers with object-oriented programming (OOP) C++ development skills who can design and build a high-fidelity simulator that will help drive the pilot training activities for a one-of-a-kind fully electric aircraft. Responsibilities Typical expected tasks include the software design, development, and integration efforts pertaining to a wide range of areas, such as the Instructor Operating Station (IOS), After-Action Review (AAR)/debrief station, motion-base, sound, Image Generator (IG), control-loading, and more. We will be integrating many external interfaces from both internal and external third-party suppliers from the ground up, so versatility and an appetite for learning are key! NOTE : This role does not involve Simulink or MATLAB modeling activities of aircraft devices. Required University degree in computer science or computer engineering and 7+ years’ industry experience. An advanced degree and 5+ years’ experience will also be considered. Expert knowledge of object-oriented programming methodology and multi-layered system architectures Expert knowledge of C++ Expert knowledge of multi-threaded systems Experience with modern integrated development environments and debuggers Basic understanding of version control technologies Exposure to python Desired A positive attitude and a passion for Aerospace! Willingness to be flexible and learn new technologies Ability to work inside of a team Familiarity with training device qualification through FAA CFR 14 part 60 Familiarity with the needs of pilot training programs Familiarity with Moog Inc. motion base technology or similar Familiarity with aircraft sound and communication simulation technology or similar Additional Information Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $194,000 - $212,000/yr . 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 Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed If you have questions about our online applications, please see our application FAQ.