May Mobility · 1 month ago
Director of Predictive Simulation
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$217K/yr - $315K/yr
10+ years expMay Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. The Director of Predictive Simulation will lead efforts in deploying improvements to the autonomous driver stack and oversee the design and development of a comprehensive simulated test suite to predict the behavior of AVs.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesPublic TransportationSoftwareTravel
Responsibilities
Lead the development of May’s core simulated test suite including log-based tests, synthetic tests, and Hardware in the Loop tests
Continuously measure and expand test coverage to ensure that the current and future ODDs are included. Minimize test escapes in on road drives
Make and communicate to key stakeholders predictions of AV performance in areas such as safety (collisions, time-to-collision, clearance), comfort (hard braking, hesitations, lateral swings) and computational performance
Manage and mentor a team of engineers and scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence to drive high performance and professional growth
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including core autonomy development, release, product, and operations to ensure that critical testing needs are met or exceeded
Define a testing taxonomy, specification, and roadmap, to efficiently and incrementally build and improve the test suite
Qualification
Required
PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, Electrical Engineering
10+ years of experience in autonomous vehicle technology or related fields, with a strong track record of leadership and innovation
5+ years of experience managing large technical teams (50+ engineers), with a focus on mentorship, team development, and fostering a collaborative work environment
Deep understanding of AV testing, use of simulation in verification and validation, and data science
Proven ability to deliver complex technical projects on time and within budget, with a focus on achieving strategic objectives and measurable outcomes
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders, partners, and industry leaders
Benefits
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
Company
May Mobility
May Mobility is a manufacturing firm that designs and develops autonomous technology vehicles for self-driving transportation solutions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$309.58MKey Investors
GrabITOCHU CorporationNTT Group
2025-10-23Corporate Round
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $6.96M
2023-11-07Series D· $105M
Leadership Team
Edwin Olson
CEO
Daisy Wall
Senior Director, Government Business (Sales and Policy)
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