Technology & Engineering Full-time

Director, Autonomy Perception

May Mobility

Posted

Jul 14, 2026

Location

USA

Type

Full-time

Compensation

$220000 - $300000

Mission

What you will drive

  • Lead the vision, strategy, and technical roadmap of the Autonomy Perception team, advancing May's core autonomy software stack.
  • Deliver innovative improvements to perception technology including object detection, classification, tracking, and prediction.
  • Work cross-functionally with Vehicle Engineering, Product, and Operations to solve and deploy autonomy perception challenges.
  • Lead design of next-generation sensor suites and manage team hiring, planning, and execution.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role directly advances autonomous vehicle technology that reduces congestion, expands access to transit, and fosters greener, more livable cities, contributing to a safer and more sustainable transportation future.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • 10+ years of engineering experience with 7+ years in software-focused robotics or mission-critical systems.
  • PhD or master's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., robotics, computer science, computer engineering).
  • Experience leading a team of 10+ engineers and solving complex autonomy problems as a principal or director.
  • Deep technical knowledge in multi-sensor fusion, object detection, tracking, and behavior prediction.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision), HSA/FSA, rich retirement with immediate employer match, generous paid parental leave, flexible vacation, and total wellness program. Salary range: $220,000 - $300,000 USD.

About

Inside May Mobility

May Mobility transforms cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. They develop and deploy autonomous vehicles powered by Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology, having given over 500,000 autonomous rides since 2017.