May Mobility

Tech Lead, Performance Evaluation

May Mobility • $200K — $295K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S, M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Math, or related quantitative field.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist or ML Engineer focused on algorithmic design and deep learning.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and data analysis tools (Pandas, NumPy, Spark).
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing large datasets for extraction, transformation, and analysis.
  • Hands-on experience in architecting and training complex predictive machine learning models.
  • Prior experience in mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate simulation test results to drive release and safety decisions.
  • Work independently with cross-functional teams to develop software and system requirements.
  • Lead team code quality activities including design and code reviews.
  • Communicate complex analytical findings and model performance metrics clearly to various stakeholders.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
  • Rich retirement benefits with an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
  • Generous paid parental leave and a phased return to work.
  • Flexible vacation policy alongside paid company holidays.
  • Total Wellness Program offering numerous resources for overall wellbeing.
Full Job Description
May Mobility is experiencing a period of significant growth as we expand our autonomous shuttle and mobility services nationwide. We are seeking talented data scientists and machine learning engineers to develop automated methods for contextualizing data collected by our autonomous vehicles. This will enable us to generate valuable insights from our data, making it easily searchable for triaging issues, creating test sets, and building datasets for autonomy improvements. Join us and make a crucial impact on our development and business decisions!
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate simulation test results to drive release & safety decisions.
  • Work independently with cross functional teams to develop software and system requirements.
  • Lead team code quality activities including design and code reviews.
  • Communicate complex analytical findings and model performance metrics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear visualizations and presentations.
  • Provide technical guidance to team members.
Skills

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:
  • Expertise in analyzing high-dimensional simulation data.
  • Experience building ML prediction models.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on validation, testing, and error detection.
  • Awareness of the latest advancements in the field, with the ability to translate innovative concepts into practical solutions for May.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a meticulous approach to model architecture and optimization.
  • Ability to provide individual and team mentorship, including technical leadership for complex projects.
Qualifications and Experience

Required
  • B.S, M.S. or Ph.D. Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Math, or a related quantitative field.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist or ML Engineer with a strong focus on algorithmic design and deep learning.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and data analysis tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Spark).
  • Demonstrated expertise in databases for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
  • Proven experience building and managing large datasets and evaluations.
  • Hands-on expertise in architecting and training complex predictive machine learning models.
  • Prior experience in mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

Desirable
  • Background in Autonomous vehicles, robotics, physics or related fields.
  • Hands-on experience working with simulation data.


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

$200,591-$295,000 USD

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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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