Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
May Mobility
Software Engineering
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
USD 115k-145k / year
Posted on Jul 18, 2025
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
Spanning both hardware and software roles, the Embedded Systems team is integral to the design and integration of the autonomous drive kit (ADK) within our vehicle platforms. The Senior Embedded Systems Engineer is part of the team responsible for developing specialized systems using state of the art hardware, writing embedded and application software as needed, and frequently collaborating with Autonomy, Software and Data Infrastructure, Safety, and Vehicle Integration teams.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain embedded software for an autonomous vehicle
- Lead prototype and proof of concept for new hardware and computation modules
- Learn about all aspects of our vehicle to design tightly-integrated solutions
- Implement embedded software, drivers, and firmware in C from high level design specifications
- Mentor more junior engineers and serve as a first escalation point within the team
- Work across functional teams to carry embedded systems through design, test, deployment, and maintenance
Skills and Abilities
Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:
- Proficiency writing and understanding embedded code in C
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work across functional teams
- Familiar with microcontrollers (ie TI, NXP, ARM, etc)
- Ability to bring up new development kits (board support package, build system, flash binary using JTAG/CAN/Ethernet as needed)
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. System level (communications, power distribution), and software level (debugger).
- Implement effective solutions appropriate for the situation (hotfix, interim containment, permanent containment)
- Interest and ability to mentor more junior Engineers
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of work experience in embedded systems
- Demonstrated foundation in data structures and algorithms including the ability to solve complex problems with elegant solutions
Desirable
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
- Experience developing for bare metal/state based, RTOS, and/or Linux operating system environments
- Experience implementing hardware device drivers and communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN
- Ability to read electrical schematics and use basic electrical lab equipment (multimeter, power supply)
- Experience using git for software version control
Physical Requirements
- Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
- Prolonged sitting
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged computer use
- Travel required? - No: 0%
Salary Range
$115,000—$145,000 USD
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.
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