Senior Software Verification Engineer, Network

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 We're looking for a Senior Network Software Verification Engineer to perform automated testing of a powered network system and ethernet switch software, drivers, and APIs used in embedded aircraft networking. You'll verify requirements for interface management, packet processing, system timing, traffic management, and power distribution, executed within the existing test framework and lab infrastructure, in support of aircraft certification for passenger carry. Responsibilities Perform requirements-based testing (RBT) of the powered network system and ethernet switch software against defined system and interface requirementsAssist with and troubleshoot building out and configuring the hardware in the testing environment / test standWrite and maintain Python automated test scripts within the existing test frameworkCapture, analyze, and monitor network traffic to verify functionality, timing, latency, throughput, redundancy, and robustnessTroubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues; document and drive defects to resolutionImprove existing test infrastructure and suggest process improvements within the certified frameworkCoordinate with development and hardware teams to isolate software vs. hardware issuesDocument lab environments, test procedures, and automation infrastructure per configuration management requirements for certification purposes Required B.S. in Computer Science, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent and 5+ years industry experience in Quality Assurance, Software Verification, or Test Engineering. An advanced degree and 3+ yrs industry experience will also be consideredDemonstratable experience with requirements-based testing (RBT) methodologiesExpert-level Python experience/skills specifically applied to software test and verificationWorking knowledge of C++ sufficient to read/understand embedded software under test and support C++-based test casesStrong understanding of networking protocolsExperience with oscilloscopes, network traffic analyzers, and performance testing tools (e.g., iperf, Aukua, Ixia, Spirent)Experience with project management, bug tracking, and CI tools (e.g., JIRA, Jenkins, TeamCity)Experience testing or developing software for network devicesReporting of defects, code coverage, and other quality metricsEmbedded systems testing experienceLinux system administration and scripting experience Desired DO-178C certification testing experienceAgile development, unit testing, and test-driven developmentExperience with BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) and Gherkin syntax for writing test specificationsExperience with containerization (Docker)Familiarity with CI/CD practices and modern IDEs/debuggersUnderstanding of embedded software concepts (signal analysis, processor timing, memory allocation) Additional Information Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $146,600 - $199,000/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 EmployerCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $146,600 - $199,000/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 EmployerJob SummaryID: 2026-5332Category: SoftwareType: Regular Full-Time