Senior Field 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.

May Mobility is looking for a Senior Field 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%.

• Lead and coordinate the launch of new site deployments of autonomous vehicle services
• Coordinate and develop the on‑site configuration and deployment of autonomous technology in new locations
• Scout locations to identify and resolve novel technical challenges associated with specific traffic environments
• Act as a technical company representative to customers and the general public
• Coordinate and perform demonstrations of the autonomous technology for potential customers
• Collaborate 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

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
• 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

• Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
  • Prolonged sitting
  • Prolonged standing
  • Prolonged computer use

• 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

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.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

$92,000 — $114,000 USD