Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Manager, Autonomy Safety

at May Mobility

🏢 About May Mobility

May Mobility is a leader in autonomous electric vehicle technology, with a strong focus on safety and sustainability. They deploy low-speed shuttles in real-world environments, prioritizing community impact and regulatory compliance. Joining May Mobility means contributing to a mission-driven team that values transparency and rigorous safety standards.

About This Role

As Senior Manager of Autonomy Safety, you'll define and execute the safety strategy for AV development, deployment, and maintenance. You'll lead a team of safety engineers, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure compliance with ISO 8800, ISO 21448, and UL 4600. This role directly impacts the safe integration of ML models and the overall trustworthiness of May Mobility's autonomous systems.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a stand-up meeting with your safety team to review progress on hazard analysis and safety case updates. You'll then join a cross-functional meeting with software and systems teams to discuss a new ML model's integration and its impact on safety targets. Afternoon could involve reviewing a safety report for an upcoming deployment, providing feedback, and preparing a stakeholder update for executives.

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🎯 Who May Mobility Is Looking For

  • Has 10+ years in engineering or AV development, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role managing safety engineers.
  • Deep expertise in safety standards ISO 26262, ISO 21448, and UL 4600, with hands-on experience creating safety cases for AVs.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams (software, data science, systems) and communicate safety concepts to non-experts.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution of safety artifacts.

📝 Tips for Applying to May Mobility

1

Explicitly mention your experience with ISO 8800, ISO 21448, and UL 4600 in your resume and cover letter, including specific projects where you applied these standards.

2

Highlight any leadership experience managing safety teams and delivering safety artifacts on schedule, with quantifiable results.

3

Tailor your resume to show how you've integrated machine learning models into safety-critical systems, referencing specific challenges and solutions.

4

Emphasize your ability to communicate complex safety concepts to diverse stakeholders (engineers, executives, regulators) with examples.

5

Research May Mobility's specific AV deployments (e.g., in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids) and mention how your safety approach aligns with their operational design domain.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your vision for AV safety strategy and how you'd build upon May Mobility's existing safety culture.", 'Specific examples of leading a team to deliver safety cases from concept to release, especially for autonomous vehicles.', 'Your collaborative approach working with software, data science, and systems teams to safely integrate ML models.', "Demonstrate your familiarity with ISO 8800, ISO 21448, and UL 4600, and how you've used them to set safety launch targets."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review May Mobility's safety reports and blog posts on their approach to autonomous vehicle safety.
  • → Understand their current vehicle platforms (e.g., Polaris GEM, Toyota Sienna) and operational design domain (low-speed, geo-fenced areas).
  • → Read about their partnerships and deployments (e.g., with cities, transit agencies) to see how safety is communicated to the public.
  • → Look into any recent news or regulatory filings related to May Mobility's safety record or expansions.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you had to balance safety requirements with development speed. How did you handle it?
2 How would you approach setting safety launch targets for a new AV feature that uses machine learning?
3 Walk us through your experience creating a safety case for an AV system. What were the key challenges?
4 How do you mentor and develop safety engineers while ensuring deliverables stay on schedule?
5 What is your understanding of the differences between ISO 26262, ISO 21448, and UL 4600, and how do they apply to May Mobility's shuttles?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on autonomous driving algorithms without emphasizing safety case management and standards compliance.
  • Avoid generic statements about 'passion for safety'; instead, provide concrete examples of safety artifacts you've delivered.
  • Don't neglect to discuss your leadership style and how you've managed teams through complex safety-critical projects.

📅 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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