Flight Research Senior Software Engineer (UI)

Joby Senior Software Engineer

Joby's Flight Research group is looking for a skilled senior software engineer to play a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge flight automation systems and novel aircraft configurations. The engineer will contribute to the user interface used by a remote operator monitoring aircraft from a ground control station. We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes full ownership, and consistently delivers high-impact results.

Location: Santa Cruz, CA or Concord, CA

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a modern, performant user interface for monitoring and controlling aircraft systems.
• Collaborate with flight test engineers, systems engineers, and remote operators to translate complex requirements into intuitive UI workflows.
• Drive best practices in front-end architecture, performance, and maintainability. Build reusable, testable UI components and ensure code quality through reviews and testing.
• Contribute to cross-functional discussions and influence product direction with a user-focused mindset.
• Take ownership of UI development lifecycle, from design discussions to deployment and support.

Required

• Strong proficiency in front-end development with React (hooks, state management, component-driven architecture).
• Proven experience delivering complex UI applications in a production environment.
• Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience with software development best practices.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mentality.

This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. "US Person" includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Desired

• Aerospace related work experience.
• Familiarity with the Bazel build system.
• Experience working with real-time or data-intensive applications (e.g., dashboards, telemetry visualization).
• Knowledge of system design patterns for scalable front-end applications.
• Experience integrating UI with back-end APIs and real-time data pipelines.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $140,100 - $186,800/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.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.