Application Guide

How to Apply for Lead, Safety Assurance

at May Mobility

🏢 About May Mobility

May Mobility is a pioneer in autonomous vehicle technology, focused on making cities safer and more sustainable through its innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system. With over 500,000 rides given, they are not just developing AVs but actively deploying them in real-world communities, offering a unique opportunity to work on technology that is already impacting lives today.

About This Role

As the Lead, Safety Assurance, you will be the primary authority on AV safety compliance, reporting to Legal and supporting the engineering safety team. This role is critical in ensuring that May Mobility's autonomous vehicles meet the highest safety standards and regulatory requirements, directly influencing the company's ability to scale and deploy its technology safely.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing engineering designs for safety compliance, leading a hazard analysis workshop with engineers, and preparing a safety case for an upcoming regulatory audit. You'd also meet with the legal team to discuss new regulations and work with remote colleagues across different time zones to ensure safety considerations are integrated into every stage of development.

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🎯 Who May Mobility Is Looking For

  • Extensive experience in safety assurance, preferably in autonomous vehicles or other highly regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense).
  • Deep understanding of safety standards like ISO 26262, SOTIF (ISO 21448), and familiarity with NHTSA and state-level AV regulations.
  • Proven ability to lead safety cases, hazard analysis, and risk assessment processes, with a track record of influencing engineering decisions.
  • Strong communication skills to interface with legal, engineering, and external regulators, translating complex technical concepts into clear compliance requirements.

📝 Tips for Applying to May Mobility

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific safety assurance projects you've led, quantifying the impact (e.g., reduced incidents, achieved compliance).

2

In your cover letter, explicitly mention your experience with AV safety frameworks like MPDM or similar multi-policy systems, showing you've researched their technology.

3

Demonstrate your ability to work independently and cross-functionally, as this role sits between legal and engineering—use examples of navigating such structures.

4

Showcase any experience with regulatory bodies or standards committees, as this role will likely involve external audits and reporting.

5

Since the role is remote, emphasize your remote work experience and ability to manage distributed teams or stakeholders effectively.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for AV safety and alignment with May Mobility's mission to create safer, greener cities.", "Your expertise in relevant safety standards and how you've applied them in previous roles to ensure compliance and safety.", 'Your ability to operate as a senior individual contributor, providing guidance without direct authority over engineering teams.', 'Your experience in developing safety cases and collaborating with legal teams to meet regulatory requirements.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read May Mobility's blog and news to understand their recent deployments and safety milestones.
  • → Study their MPDM technology and how it differs from other AV systems (e.g., Waymo, Cruise).
  • → Review the regulatory landscape for AVs in the US, especially in states where May operates (e.g., Michigan, Arizona, etc.).
  • → Look into the company's partnerships and pilot programs to understand their go-to-market strategy.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach developing a safety case for May's MPDM technology?
2 Describe a time you had to convince engineers to implement a safety feature that was not initially prioritized.
3 How do you stay current with evolving AV regulations across different states and countries?
4 Walk me through your experience with ISO 26262 or SOTIF in an AV context.
5 How would you handle a conflict between a business goal and a safety requirement?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on software safety if your background is hardware—show breadth in both.
  • Avoid being vague about your leadership experience; be ready to give specific examples of how you've influenced safety culture.
  • Don't neglect the legal/compliance aspect—this role reports to Legal, so emphasize your ability to work with legal teams and regulatory bodies.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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