Jobs Companies May Mobility Software Engineer II - Data Platform

About this Software Engineer II - Data Platform role at May Mobility

May Mobility · Remote · Remote, USA

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 500,000 autonomous 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

As a Software Engineer II, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines that support our data-driven initiatives. You will work independently to define the approach for assigned tasks, applying standard engineering procedures and techniques to solve complex problems. You will be expected to handle ambiguous requirements, exercise full agency over your own work, and ensure that your technical solutions are compatible with systems and platforms in adjacent areas. You will balance technical execution with a clear understanding of business and product outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of real-time and historical data pipelines, ensuring adherence to standard procedures and best practices.
  • Build and maintain well-organized, documented libraries and APIs to manage, search, and analyze vehicle datasets.
  • Collaborate on the development of front-end interfaces to visualize data and improve fleet operations.
  • Partner with cross-functional autonomy and platform teams to address software needs, ensuring system compatibility and synchronization.
  • Independently determine technical approaches to assigned tasks, actively discussing improvements and potential alternatives with the team.
  • Apply rigorous testing and standard procedures to optimize data processing workflows for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Implement data quality checks and monitoring tools, maintaining awareness of the impact of these systems on product and business outcomes.
  • Proactively invest in professional growth and technical mastery through research and application of industry standards.

Skills and Abilities

 

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

  • Technical Proficiency: Strong software development skills with proficiency in object-oriented programming (Python, Rust, Java, etc.) and a commitment to applying industry-standard techniques.
  • Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify potential alternatives to solve technical problems and the ability to work independently with ambiguous requirements.
  • Communication: Effective, clear, and concise communication of both technical and non-technical information to teammates and peers across different domains.
  • Collaboration: Active contribution to design discussions and a collaborative approach to identifying and resolving dependencies.
  • Ownership: A high degree of agency in executing assigned specs and a proactive mindset toward system compatibility.

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, or an equivalent degree or experience.
    • 2+ years of industry experience in software engineering.
    • Working knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
    • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment practices.
    • Experience with agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices.
  • Desirable
    • Experience building and maintaining data-processing pipelines in a cloud environment.
    • Knowledge of data warehousing or data lake concepts.
    • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and telemetry systems.
    • Understanding of real-time data processing and distributed systems.

Physical Requirements

  • Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
    • Prolonged sitting
    • Prolonged standing
    • Prolonged computer use
  • Travel required? -  Minimal: 1%-10%

Benefits and Perks

  • 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.

Want to learn more about our culture & benefits? Check out our website!

May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis.   Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary.  Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

Salary Range
$110,000$157,000 USD

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How this Software Engineer salary compares

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About May Mobility

We are based in Ann Arbor, MI, and are seeking talented and creative thinkers, technologists, designers, and engineers who share our passion for building the future, today.

Company Overview 

May Mobility is transforming transportation by developing and deploying autonomous vehicles that get people where they need to go-- safely, easily, and with a lot more fun. Our unique technology for self-driving vehicles has enabled us to commercially operate in four major cities across the United States, transporting every-day people and solving their real transportation problems. We are unique in the self-driving space in terms of our passion for solving real problems in the market, building a strong business, and delivering great experiences to our riders.

 

Why Work at May?

We offer employees:

  • meaningful work with a team who is passionate about creating real-world mobility solutions
  • the ability to see your work making real progress in the market, on public streets and at the forefront of the industry
  • flexible paid vacation time
  • company equity
  • health benefits (medical, dental and vision)
  • paid parental leave
  • snacks and beverages provided onsite

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