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# Autonomy Applications Engineer

- **Company:** May Mobility
- **Location:** Ann Arbor, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,000.0 - $114,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Computer Literacy, Linux, Hardware Platform Interface, Python (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-autonomy-applications-engineer-may-mobility-8001895

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related degree
 * 7 + years of relevant experience
 * Outstanding oral and written communication skills
 * Demonstrated hands-on experience designing and implementing mechanical and electrical hardware and/or experience developing or editing software
 * Hunger to develop a detailed understanding of every part of the autonomous system
 * Working knowledge of any of C, C++, Python, Java, or similar programming languages
 * Prior experience with mobile robotics and/or autonomous vehicles
 * Experience operating in a Linux environment, including familiarity with common Linux command line utilities
 * Willingness and ability to travel (up to 50%)
 * Ability to operate and drive May Mobility vehicles
 * Valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record
 * Willingness to undergo a driving record check

Desirable

 * Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
 * Experience designing and developing software in C,C++, and/or Python environments, * Prolonged sitting
 * Prolonged standing
 * Prolonged computer use

## Description

May Mobility is looking for a Senior Autonomy Engineer for hands-on support of new fleet deployments. FAEs work intimately with the entire breadth of the system (from the hardware platform to the software autonomy stack), serving as the Engineering team's on-site specialist for new and existing fleets. The role includes significant travel - up to 50%., * Lead and coordinate the launch of new site deployments of autonomous vehicle services

 * Coordinates and develops the on-site configuration and deployment of autonomous technology in new locations
 * Scouts locations to identify and resolve novel technical challenges associated with specific traffic environments
 * Acts as a technical company representative to customers and the general public
 * Coordinates and performs demonstrations of the autonomous technology for potential customers
 * Collaborates with Engineers across the organization to identify and develop features to expand system capability and improve the rider experience
 * Mentor junior Field Autonomy Engineers to assist in their professional growth and development