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Director, System Safety

May MobilityUSA - RemoteProduct Safety Engineering
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Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
5 May 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Director, System Safety leads the day-to-day product safety function at May Mobility on a remote basis, driving the L4 safety case and commercial expansion. This leadership position suits an experienced safety professional with a strong background in autonomous vehicles or hard-tech safety programs.

Role Overview

As the Director of System Safety, the individual guides a multi-disciplinary team across systems and programs, test execution, and safety risk and process. Reporting directly to the VP of Safety and Validation, this leader owns the internal safety roadmap and executes the next 18 months of L4 commercial expansion across the United States and Japan. The role combines technical safety architecture with team leadership and strategic partner engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a multi-disciplinary team spanning systems, test execution, safety risk, and safety processes.
Drive the Driver-Out gated deployment plan with strategic ride-hail partners, including internal gating and partner safety onsites.
Own the Safety Case Framework for L4 systems, covering HARA, FTA, FMEA, and runtime-monitor coverage for decision-making stacks.
Build out and operationalize the Safety Management System, including incident risk assessments, risk register automation, and recall response plans.
Define safety architecture by partnering with Autonomy, Validation, and Hardware teams to ensure safety-by-construction.
Execute the L4 Japan compliance plan alongside the Systems and Japan Programs Manager and the Japan Regulatory Safety Engineer.
Co-lead strategic partner safety onsites with the VP of Safety and Validation and represent the technical narrative in regulatory forums.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years in product or system safety engineering.
At least 3 years working on L3+ autonomous vehicles or comparable hard-tech safety programs such as aviation, rail, or robotics.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
Direct experience authoring safety case work products like HARA, FTA, and FMEA on a shipping vehicle or cyber-physical program.
Hands-on contribution to at least one driverless or driver-out commercial deployment milestone.
Minimum of 3 years managing engineers, including experience managing managers or leading senior individual contributors.
Experience working directly with regulators or in close partnership with executive sponsors.
Ability to undergo a driving record check.

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline.
Working knowledge of ML-driven decision-making safety standards like ISO 21448 SOTIF, ISO 8800, and traditional functional safety like ISO 26262.
Prior experience at an autonomous vehicle or AI-driving company with an end-to-end learned or ML-heavy autonomy stack.
Familiarity with the safety-cybersecurity intersection including ISO/SAE 21434.

Skills and Tools

L4 Safety Case Architecture and AI-Native Safety Mindset.
Data-Driven Safety analytics utilizing vehicle telemetry and simulation results.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++ for reviewing safety-relevant code.
Utilization of data tools like Jupyter, Databricks, and Power BI for operational data analysis.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range from $165,000 to $250,000 USD.
Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Rich retirement benefits featuring an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
Generous paid parental leave alongside a phased return to work.
Flexible vacation policy coupled with paid company holidays.
Total Wellness Program offering diverse resources for overall wellbeing.

About the Company

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, and more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company develops and deploys autonomous vehicles powered by innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making technology. Since its founding in 2017, May Mobility has delivered over 500,000 autonomous rides globally, working to minimize traffic congestion, expand transit access, and foster vibrant public spaces.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official May Mobility careers page to submit an application for this remote position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonC++

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Director, System Safety role?

The salary range for this position is between $165,000 and $250,000 USD.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this role is listed as USA - Remote.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 8+ years in product or system safety engineering, with at least 3 years on L3+ AV or comparable hard-tech safety programs.

What technical skills are helpful for this role?

Helpful technical skills include proficiency in Python and C++, data tools like Jupyter and Databricks, and expertise in L4 safety case architecture and AI-native safety mindsets.

How should I apply for this job?

Candidates should submit their applications directly on the official May Mobility careers website.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official May Mobility careers page.

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