Lead Software Engineer - Mappingnewremote - Remote Eligible

Lead Software Engineer - Mapping

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 our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think.

Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We're building the world's best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we've given more than 300,000 autonomy-enabled rides to real people around the globe. And we're just getting started. We're hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.

Job Summary

The Mapping and Planning Team is responsible for building the tools and systems that are used to build and maintain our maps to support our autonomy systems. Whether automating quality checks, building integrations with external service providers, or building upon our suite of mapping tools our group has numerous ways to make their mark. Members of this tight-knit group act as a force multiplier, increasing the efficiency and productivity of our Field Autonomy Engineering teams.

Essential Responsibilities

• Build full-stack systems that are highly responsive, scalable and resilient.
• Lead design and development of tooling to support online map processes.
• Lead design and development of AWS infrastructure.
• Build robust Linux GUI applications that are performant and provide high quality experiences.
• Provide a strong example of ownership of the projects in which they are involved.
• Conduct regular code reviews with team members and promote a culture of developing quality software.
• Manage documentation, quality of team code, processes, and best practices.
• Build and expand libraries and APIs for managing map data and map files.
• Partner with our vehicle autonomy, operations, and platform teams to improve performance and address mapping software needs across the organization.
• Mentor software engineers to help them progress professionally.
• Be the driving force for adoption of frontend and backend Web and mobile frameworks, and identify opportunities to modernize existing experiences.

Skills and Abilities

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

• Talent and passion for engaging with customers to gather requirements, identify shortcomings, and develop new features.
• Strong sense of ownership and a results oriented mindset.
• Attention to detail.
• Rigorous testing methodology.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of telemetry systems and real-time data processing.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:

Required

• B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or an equivalent degree and 7+ years of industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with full stack development with expertise in integration with third-party APIs.
• Experience with backend technologies such as Rust, Node.JS/Express, Java/Spring, Python, Go.
• Experience with C and C++.
• Experience with system-critical capabilities on AWS or other cloud services.

Desirable

• M.S. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or an equivalent degree and 5+ years of industry experience.

• Expertise in Python.
• Experience with build and deployment tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab CI, Docker.
• Experience managing cloud infrastructure as code, such as kubernetes, helm, or terraform.
• Experience with SLAM and HD Map tooling and development.
• Experience with building applications using GIS and/or other geospatial data.
• Experience building and managing large-scale systems in a cloud environment.
• Experience designing and building modern, accessible and delightful user interfaces.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits (medical / dental / vision / 401k)
• Meaningful stock incentives and equity refresh program
• Unlimited vacation / company paid holidays
• Daily catered lunches and snacks
• Paid parental leave

Salary Range $159,000 - $195,000 USD

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.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.