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Senior Mobile Engineer

at Vay (View all jobs)

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Ever wanted to tell people, “Yeah, I helped launch the future of transportation”? Well, here’s your shot. At Vay, we’re flipping the script on mobility with Remote driving—delivering cars to customers with zero hassle and zero driver inside, offering a unique by the minute car rental service. We’re already live in Las Vegas, and trust us, we’re just getting started.

Our journey so far since our launch in 2018:

Revolutionary remote driving tech- We built the world’s first commercial remote driving product.

Breaking boundaries across continents- First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & one of only two companies in the States operating a commercial driverless service.

Vegas fleet on the rise- Our vehicle fleet is scaling fast, from 20 to 100 cars in Las Vegas. We’re just getting started!

Watch our CEO, Thomas von der Ohe, deliver a live news segment on CNN - VayDrive

Discover what drives our culture- Explore our core values

Why this role is awesome:

At Vay, we’re revolutionizing mobility with remote driving technology, and as a Senior or Principal Mobile Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering this innovation straight into users hands.

This is not just another mobile engineering role—you’ll be solving complex challenges at the intersection of advanced technology and traditional mobility. From crafting an intuitive React Native experience to extending our backend-for-frontend API, your work will directly shape how customers interact with our platform—scaling our business and redefining urban transportation.

Collaboration is key. You’ll partner with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and experts across electrical engineering, data engineering, and beyond to build solutions that drive real impact at a company-wide level.

If you’re passionate about building seamless, high-performance mobile applications that push the boundaries of transportation, this is where you belong. 🚀

What you'll be driving:

Design & Develop – Build and enhance our React Native mobile application, ensuring a high-performance, scalable, and reliable user experience. Utilize CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless, high-quality releases.
API & Backend Integration – Extend and optimize our backend-for-frontend API, developing new endpoints and integrating backend & third-party services to enrich the mobile experience.
Advanced Mobile Features – Implement and optimize location services, Bluetooth integrations, and real-time backend communication to ensure a seamless, interactive experience.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with backend engineers, product managers, and designers to build end-to-end solutions that drive impact for both customers and the business.
Product & UX Alignment – Shape the product strategy by refining goals, clarifying requirements, and enhancing UX, playing a key role in sprint and quarterly planning.
Quality & Performance Ownership – Maintain smooth app performance through test automation, continuous monitoring, and proactive optimization, ensuring a world-class user experience.

What are we looking for:

Mobile Development Expertise – 6+ years of professional experience building high-quality mobile applications. Strong cross-platform development skills in React Native are a major plus.
API Development & Integration – Hands-on experience with backend-for-frontend (BFF) API patterns or server-side development, ideally using Node.js and TypeScript.
Collaboration & Communication – Proven ability to work cross-functionally with backend engineers, product managers, and designers to create seamless, impactful user experiences.
Quality & Automation Focus – Experience with mobile test automation frameworks (e.g., Jest, Detox) and a strong commitment to continuous testing and monitoring.
User-Centric Mindset – Passion for delivering intuitive, high-quality mobile experiences, with a strong understanding of UX principles and usability best practices.
Educational Background – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience in mobile development).
Performance & Monitoring – Deep expertise in mobile application monitoring, performance optimization, and debugging best practices.

Nice to Have:

Location-Based UX – Experience building map-based interfaces with real-time data overlays and interactive elements.
Bluetooth Integration – Familiarity with Bluetooth protocols for seamless hardware-device communication.
Real-Time Interactions – Hands-on experience developing real-time features using WebSockets or similar protocols for responsive, interactive applications.
CI/CD for Mobile – Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines optimized for mobile applications.

Why Vay?

🧠 Genius level team - Work with the smartest minds from over 30 countries around the world in deep tech & automotive

🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment

💰 Salary + stock options

🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days

🎫 Subsidised BVG transport ticket (Berlin)

🏋️‍♂️ Subsidised gym membership

🛍️ Exclusive external discounts

🍎 Snacks & Drinks in waterfront Berlin office

🏦 Pension contributions

🎊 Fun team events throughout the year

Introduction to Vay

If you want to be part of something groundbreaking, let’s chat! We highly encourage & welcome applicants from all walks of life to help us create a better future for our world 🚗💨

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