Senior Autonomy Applications Engineer

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think.

Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve given more than 500,000 autonomous rides to real people around the globe. And we’re just getting started. We’re hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.

Job Summary

May Mobility is looking for a Senior Autonomy Engineer for hands-on support of new fleet deployments. FAEs work intimately with the entire breadth of the system (from the hardware platform to the software autonomy stack), serving as the Engineering team’s on-site specialist for new and existing fleets. The role includes significant travel – up to 50%.

Essential Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the launch of new site deployments of autonomous vehicle services

Coordinates and develops the on-site configuration and deployment of autonomous technology in new locations

Scouts locations to identify and resolve novel technical challenges associated with specific traffic environments

Acts as a technical company representative to customers and the general public

Coordinates and performs demonstrations of the autonomous technology for potential customers

Collaborates with Engineers across the organization to identify and develop features to expand system capability and improve the rider experience

Mentor junior Field Autonomy Engineers to assist in their professional growth and development

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related degree

7 + years of relevant experience

Outstanding oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated hands-on experience designing and implementing mechanical and electrical hardware and/or experience developing or editing software

Hunger to develop a detailed understanding of every part of the autonomous system

Working knowledge of any of C, C++, Python, Java, or similar programming languages

Prior experience with mobile robotics and/or autonomous vehicles

Experience operating in a Linux environment, including familiarity with common Linux command line utilities

Willingness and ability to travel (up to 50%)

Ability to operate and drive May Mobility vehicles

Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record

Willingness to undergo a driving record check

Desirable

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Experience designing and developing software in C,C++, and/or Python environments

Physical Requirements

Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:

Prolonged sitting

Prolonged standing

Prolonged computer use

Travel required? - Frequent: 26%-50%

Benefits and Perks

Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate.

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.

Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.

Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.

Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.

Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.

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May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis. Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary. Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.

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