Senior Manager, Autonomy Safety

May Mobility

Senior Manager leading safety and technical strategies for autonomous vehicle development at May Mobility. Collaborating with teams to ensure safe deployment and innovative solutions in AV technology.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Referencing ISO 8800, ISO 21448 and AV industry best practices, develop the strategy for ensuring safe autonomous system development, deployment and maintenance.
Set the strategy for how we systematically break down operational design domain components and driving behavior components and how these are validated in aggregate and on a per behavior level.
Work with software, data science and systems engineering teams to ensure May Mobility safely trains new machine learning models to solve complex problems.
Set the safety standard for how we prototype, test and deploy new AI solutions.Set the strategy for testing and validation of data sets and develop an assurance plan.
Work with data science, systems engineering and software teams to set the strategy for how we establish safety launch targets (SPI- Safety Performance index) across vehicle behaviors and in aggregate.
Create and confirm the detailed functional safety case according UL4600 and ISO26262 including a schedule to hit the company’s product launches
Own and manage the safety plan and ensure that the schedule and required artifacts are met
Train and coach the development team through every aspect of the safety plan through appropriate process and methods
Communicate with all required stakeholders to identify and define technical/ system requirements, safety requirements tied to the safety goals.
Ensure that functional safety confirmation measures such as audits and assessments are planned and complete.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Engineering, Computer Science or highly technical degree preferred
At least 10 years of prior experience as an engineer or in Autonomous Vehicle Development
Demonstrated Safety case management (from conception to release) in any industry preferred in AV.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Hands-on with an analytical mindset and a proven track record of problem-solving.
Palpable enthusiasm for cutting-edge innovation in self-driving technologies and safety products
A high level of initiative and activation. Must be able to enthusiastically take on challenges, including those peripheral to core responsibilities when needed for project success.
Machine Learning & AI Safety: ISO 8800, ISO 24118 and other applicable industry standards and best practices for autonomous vehicles, aerospace and/or robotics.
Experience in Safety Leadership (combination of two or more ISO26262, ISO 21448 and UL 4600)
An ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical concepts including root cause analysis, technical challenges and their solutions, and results backed by data.
Strong problem-solving mindset and a proactive attitude towards learning and self-improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

ISO 8800ISO 21448UL 4600Safety Performance Index (SPI)Functional Safety Case DevelopmentData Validation StrategyOperational Design Domain AnalysisBehavior Component ValidationTechnical Requirements DefinitionRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-Solving MindsetAnalytical MindsetHigh InitiativeCoaching and Training