Senior Backend Engineer

Vay is transforming the transportation industry with their groundbreaking remote driving technology, enabling driverless car delivery and by-the-minute rental services. Already operational in Las Vegas with a growing fleet, Vay stands as one of only two companies offering commercial driverless services in the US. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology that powers their revolutionary mobility platform.

The role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on complex, unprecedented challenges at the intersection of deep tech and mobility. You'll be responsible for building scalable backend services that manage fleet operations, dispatch systems, payments, and real-time APIs. Working with a diverse, international team of experts from over 30 countries, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact on the future of transportation.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Golang (or similar languages like Java/Python), deep understanding of distributed systems, and experience with cloud-native architectures. You'll be working with modern technologies including Kafka, PostgreSQL, and various cloud services, while following best practices in CI/CD and infrastructure as code.

The position offers competitive compensation including salary and stock options, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment in their waterfront Berlin office. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company that's already achieved significant milestones, including being the first to deploy driverless vehicles on public roads in both Europe and the USA.