Senior Software Engineer, Flight Simulator
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value job primarily due to strong compensation package and opportunity to work on cutting-edge aviation software in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent salary range: $136,200 - $201,200/year
- Focus on high-fidelity simulation technology
- Prominent role in aerospace sector with collaborative teams
- Expectations for extensive experience and software engineering skills
Pros
- Target pay between $136,200 - $201,200/year reflects high-value skill demand
- Opportunity to work on high-fidelity flight simulation software
- Strong potential for professional growth within a growing company
Cons
- High expectations and requirements, including 7+ years of experience
- Potentially intense workload in fast-paced teams
- Competition may be strong due to industry interest
Who it's for
Senior-level • On-site, collaborative
Good fit
- Senior software engineers with a passion for aerospace
- Individuals with strong C++ skills looking for impactful work
- Collaborative team players
Not recommended for
- Novice developers lacking C++ experience
- Those who prefer isolated work styles
- Candidates unwilling to engage in challenging projects
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Senior Software Engineer, Flight Simulator
- ID
- 2025-4183
- Category
- Software
- Type
- Regular Full-Time
Joby Overview
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 software simulation framework. They will work closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, data scientists, pilots, and other stakeholders to create and improve one of the highest fidelity flight simulators.
Responsibilities
We are looking for talented engineers with OOP C++ development skills who can design and build a high-fidelity simulator that will help drive the development, verification, and certification activities for a one-of-a-kind fully electric aircraft.
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.
Additional Information
Please still apply if you don’t meet all items in the desired section! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse and effective workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay, bonus and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $136,200 - $201,200/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
