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Senior Autonomy Engineer II

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May Mobility

May Mobility

201-500 employees

Operates autonomous vehicle mobility solutions

Automotive & Transportation
Government & Public Sector

Senior, Expert

Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Git
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a field that requires a strong mathematical and/or engineering foundation (e.g. physics, aerospace engineering)
  • 7+ years of industry experience working on real-world robot systems including implementing at least two commercial projects working at a systems-level, delivering critical functions that make a robot work successfully in the field.
  • Experience developing and deploying capabilities for robot behavior planning, decision-making under uncertainty, path planning, probabilistic reasoning, prediction, machine learning, trajectory generation, controls and/or localization
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++
  • Expertise with software development in a Linux environment
  • Familiarity with standard development tools such as git, valgrind, and gdb
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and test-state-of-the-art robotics software in C/C++ to enable comfortable and safe behavior and control for Autonomous Vehicles
  • Lead and participate in team code quality activities including design and code reviews
  • Provide technical guidance to Technical Support Team on issue diagnosis and resolution
  • Coordinate with cross functional teams to develop software and system requirements for Autonomous Vehicle behavior and controls subsystems
  • Collaborate with data science team members to design and implement metrics capturing key performance indicators of Autonomous Vehicle subsystems
  • Develop unit and simulation tests to validate vehicle performance across target operational domains
  • Coordinate and execute on-vehicle tests to validate performance of Autonomous Vehicle software in real-world scenarios
  • Diagnose and root-cause issues reported by commercial operations through the May Field Response process
  • Develop tools and visualizations to enable support engineers to analyze performance of behavior and control subsystems from field data

May Mobility focuses on transforming urban transportation through autonomous vehicles. Their self-driving technology utilizes real-time, on-board simulations to anticipate and navigate unexpected road situations, ensuring safe travel for passengers and other road users. This approach addresses a major challenge in the autonomous vehicle industry, setting them apart from competitors who may not prioritize safety in the same way. May Mobility partners with cities and businesses globally, providing tailored mobility solutions that enhance convenience and reduce environmental impact. Their goal is to create more accessible and visually appealing cities by improving the safety and efficiency of urban transportation.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$375.1M

Headquarters

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion to Japan shows global demand for May Mobility's autonomous solutions.
  • Partnerships with cities like Detroit enhance public transportation and accessibility.
  • Rising interest in autonomous B2B trucking offers new market opportunities for May Mobility.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Waymo with a $5 billion investment poses a market challenge.
  • Federal scrutiny on safety practices could lead to regulatory challenges for May Mobility.
  • Wayve's $1.05 billion funding for AI advancements poses a competitive threat.

What makes May Mobility unique

  • May Mobility uses real-time simulations for safe navigation in unexpected road situations.
  • The company partners with cities to enhance urban transportation with autonomous shuttles.
  • May Mobility's technology reduces pollution and human error, improving community economic benefits.

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Benefits

Health, vision, & dental

Unlimited paid vacations & generous holidays

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Daily catered lunches & snacks

Flexible schedule