Director, System Safety

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team across systems, test execution, and safety risk and process/SMS
• Drive the Driver-Out (DO) gated deployment plan with strategic ride-hail partners
• Own the Safety Case Framework for L4 systems, including HARA, FTA, FMEA, and runtime-monitor coverage
• Build out and operationalize the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Define safety architecture in partnership with Autonomy, Validation, and Hardware teams
• Execute on L4 Japan compliance plans and engage with regulators
• Hire and onboard new safety roles and develop existing leaders

Requirements

• 8+ years in product or system safety engineering
• 3+ years on L3+ AV or comparable hard-tech safety programs (aviation, rail, robotics)
• BA/BS degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
• Direct experience authoring safety case work products (HARA, FTA, FMEA)
• Hands-on contribution to at least one driverless or driver-out commercial deployment milestone
• 3+ years managing engineers, including experience managing managers or senior ICs
• Experience working with regulators (NHTSA, FMCSA, FTA, state DMVs, MLIT, etc.)
• Working knowledge of ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 8800, and ISO 26262
• Ability to undergo a driving record check

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at an AV or AI-driving company with an ML-heavy autonomy stack
• Experience contributing to a published safety assurance framework or runtime-monitoring methodology
• Familiarity with the safety-cybersecurity intersection (ISO/SAE 21434)
• Technical proficiency in reading C++ or Python and using data tools like Jupyter or Databricks

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare suite (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement benefits with employer safe harbor match
• Generous paid parental leave and phased return to work
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Total Wellness Program

About the Company

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology.