May Mobility

Senior Field Autonomy Applications Engineer

May Mobility$92K — $114K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or computer science field
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in related roles
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with mechanical/electrical hardware design or software development
  • Deep interest in understanding autonomous systems
  • Knowledge of programming languages like C, C++, Python, or Java
  • Prior experience with mobile robotics or autonomous vehicles
  • Familiarity with Linux command line utilities
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean record

Responsibilities

  • Lead launches of new autonomous vehicle services at sites
  • Develop on-site configurations for autonomous technology deployment
  • Scout locations to identify and troubleshoot technical challenges
  • Serve as a technical representative to customers and the public
  • Perform demonstrations of technology for potential customers
  • Collaborate with engineers to enhance system features and rider experience
  • Mentor junior engineers to promote their professional growth

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts available
  • Rich retirement benefits with employer match
  • Generous paid parental leave with flexible return to work
  • Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
  • Total Wellness Program for overall wellbeing
Full Job Description
Job Summary

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%.
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.

Want to learn more about our culture & benefits? Check out our website!

Salary Range

$92,000-$114,000 USD

About May Mobility

May Mobility is a transportation technology company that specializes in autonomous vehicles. The company was founded in 2017 by Edwin Olson, a computer science professor at the University of Michigan, and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility provides autonomous shuttle services for cities, campuses, and other public spaces, with a focus on safety and accessibility. The company has raised over $83 million in funding to date and has partnerships with major automakers such as Toyota and BMW.
Learn more about May Mobility
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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