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Senior Product Safety Architect II

May MobilityAnn Arbor, MI - HybridProduct Safety Engineering
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Full-time
Posted
17 Apr 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

The Senior Product Safety Architect II position at May Mobility is a hybrid role based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, focused on defining end-to-end safety architecture for level 4 autonomous driving systems. This professional is well-suited for an experienced engineer with a strong background in functional safety frameworks and autonomous vehicle technologies who wants to impact urban transportation safety.

Role Overview

The Senior Product Safety Architect owns the complete safety architecture for the Driver Out autonomous system at May Mobility. This individual bridges the gap between high-level safety goals and concrete system-level design decisions. By translating hazard analyses and safety targets into structured architectural constraints, the architect ensures that safety properties remain verifiable, traceable, and fully defensible within the safety case.

Key Responsibilities

Define system decomposition, safety mechanisms, and architectural constraints that support UL 4600 safety case claims.
Derive functional and technical safety concepts from HARA outputs, allocating safety requirements across perception, prediction, planning, actuation, and fallback components.
Manage the safety plan according to UL 4600 and ISO 26262 standards to align with scheduled product launches.
Address artificial intelligence and machine learning safety risks such as distributional shift, model uncertainty, and failure mode opacity by establishing runtime monitors and confidence thresholds.
Create, review, and maintain safety work products including HARA, FSC, TSC, FTA, FMEA, SPFM/LFM, PMHF, and DFA.
Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate safety requirements across the entire development lifecycle and coordinate confirmation measures like audits and assessments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 7 years of related work experience.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in autonomous vehicle or advanced robotics system architecture.
Demonstrable exposure to AI and machine learning safety challenges in safety-critical applications.

Nice to Have

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a specialization in AI safety, dependable systems, or autonomous systems.
Prior experience authoring or contributing to a UL 4600 safety case or equivalent structured safety argument, such as GSN or CAE, for a deployed autonomous system.

Skills and Tools

Working knowledge of safety frameworks including HARA, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, DFA, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), AI safety risk assessment, and UL 4600.
Expertise in CAE safety case construction, requirements capture and traceability, safety metrics definition, and system architecture decomposition.
Ability to document and clarify ambiguous requirements for project teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range of $125,000 to $160,000 USD.
Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans with domestic partner eligibility.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Retirement benefits featuring an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
Generous paid parental leave alongside a phased return to work.
Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays.
Total Wellness Program offering diverse resources for overall wellbeing.

About the Company

May Mobility transforms cities through autonomous technology to create safer, greener, and more accessible transportation solutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company develops autonomous vehicles powered by innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making technology. Having provided over 500,000 autonomous rides globally, May Mobility is dedicated to expanding public transit access, minimizing traffic congestion, and fostering livable urban spaces.

How to Apply

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

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work setup for this role?

The position is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and operates on a hybrid work schedule with minimal travel required between 1% and 10%.

What is the salary range for the Senior Product Safety Architect II?

The salary range for this position is between $125,000 and $160,000 USD.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have at least 7 years of related work experience, including a minimum of 3 years working in autonomous vehicle or advanced robotics system architecture.

What educational qualifications are necessary?

A Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline is required. A Master's degree in a related field is considered a strong plus.

What frameworks and safety methodologies will I work with?

You will apply safety frameworks such as UL 4600, ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), HARA, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, DFA, and CAE safety case construction.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official May Mobility careers page.

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