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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Vay
- **Location:** Germany (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), CMake, Program Optimization, Network Congestion, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, FFmpeg, Python (Programming Language), Lua (Scripting Language), Traffic Analysis, Wireshark, Network Simulation, Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting, Yocto, Wireless Technologies, Live Streaming, Docker
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-connectivity-c-vay-7966054

## About the Role

* Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or later), with a focus on high-performance, multi-threaded applications.
 * Experience working in Linux-based environments.
 * Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols (TCP, UDP).
 * Ability to analyze and optimize systems.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and a research-oriented mindset.
 * Experience working on distributed systems.
 * Good interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills

Nice to have:

 * Understanding of networking and wireless technologies, including LTE/5G, WiFi, Starlink, and experience with tools like Wireshark for traffic analysis.
 * Hands-on experience with streaming protocols, such as RTP/RTCP/RTMP/SRT, and media frameworks, such as GStreamer, FFmpeg, or DirectShow.
 * Familiarity with congestion control algorithms and network simulation environments.
 * Experience with building and deployment (e.g. CMake, Docker, Yocto), and scripting languages such as Python or Lua.
 * Experience in real-time or embedded systems development, with knowledge of modem configuration via AT commands.
 * Background in performance analysis and debugging, using tools like perf, perfetto; and graphical UIs like ImGui.

## Description

* Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance network stack used to transport data (video, audio, control, telemetry) between the vehicle and the telestation with a strong emphasis on clarity, maintainability, and efficiency.
 * Integrate the Vay network stack into various target hardware and software platforms.
 * Extend and maintain network testbeds and CI infrastructure.
 * Profile and optimize the performance of the system.
 * Triage incidents from the production system and create fixes/improvements.


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