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How to Apply for Core Software Services Lead

at Joby Aviation

🏢 About Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation is pioneering electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to revolutionize urban mobility, with FAA certification in progress and commercial launches planned for the US and Dubai. The company combines aerospace innovation with sustainability goals, offering a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that could transform daily transportation while reducing environmental impact.

About This Role

As Core Software Services Lead, you'll lead embedded software and avionics development for innovative aircraft configurations and automation solutions within the Flight Research group. This role combines hands-on technical work with light management responsibilities, requiring you to define integration paths and foster collaboration across teams to advance Joby's aircraft certification and commercialization efforts.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with avionics and electrical engineers on integration challenges, reviewing embedded software designs for new aircraft configurations, mentoring team members on certification requirements, and participating in cross-functional meetings to align Flight Research software development with Joby's broader certification and commercialization timelines.

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🎯 Who Joby Aviation Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of experience leading embedded software development for safety-critical systems, preferably in aerospace, automotive, or robotics
  • Demonstrates expertise in real-time operating systems, avionics protocols (ARINC, CAN, Ethernet), and software certification processes (DO-178C)
  • Possesses experience managing multi-disciplinary teams (embedded software, electrical, avionics) in agile development environments
  • Shows proven ability to drive integration between flight software, compute solutions, and aircraft systems for new configurations

📝 Tips for Applying to Joby Aviation

1

Highlight specific experience with FAA certification processes or DO-178C standards in your resume

2

Quantify your leadership impact on previous aerospace or safety-critical software projects (e.g., 'reduced integration time by 30%')

3

Reference Joby's specific aircraft development stage by mentioning their FAA certification progress and Dubai/US launch plans

4

Demonstrate knowledge of eVTOL industry challenges in your cover letter

5

Show examples of cross-disciplinary collaboration between software, electrical, and avionics teams

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with embedded software for safety-critical aerospace systems and certification standards', 'Specific examples of leading software integration for new aircraft or autonomy applications', "How your technical leadership style aligns with Joby's agile, collaborative Flight Research group", "Your vision for contributing to Joby's mission of transforming urban mobility through electric aircraft"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Joby's FAA certification timeline and specific aircraft model details from their investor presentations
  • → The Flight Research group's published work or patents related to aircraft automation
  • → Competitive landscape of eVTOL companies and Joby's differentiation in software/avionics
  • → Recent news about Joby's manufacturing scaling and Dubai/US launch preparations

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Your approach to managing DO-178C compliance for flight software in an agile development environment
2 Experience with avionics protocols and real-time systems for aircraft automation solutions
3 Strategies for fostering collaboration between embedded software, electrical, and avionics teams
4 Technical challenges you've faced integrating new software with existing aircraft systems
5 How you balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced R&D setting
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only generic software leadership experience without aerospace or safety-critical systems background
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of aviation software certification requirements
  • Presenting yourself as purely managerial without hands-on technical capabilities for embedded systems

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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