Senior Vehicle Communications Architect
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
The Senior Vehicle Communications Architect designs the end-to-end network, telematics, and in-vehicle connectivity frameworks that connect the critical components of May Mobility’s Autonomous Driving Kit (ADK), defining how the vehicle’s physical domains, central compute, and cloud systems communicate. As the company explores new platforms, this role delivers the design maturity needed to create secure, high-performance, and scalable systems that are reliable, cost-conscientious, and suitable for collaboration with our OEM partners. Bridging hardware and software to enable AV features, the Senior Vehicle Communications Architect upholds functional safety and cybersecurity, drawing on deep experience in the automotive or autonomous vehicle space and a strong command of relevant industry standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO/SAE 21434, and UL 4600.
Essential Responsibilities
Define the in-vehicle network architecture and roadmap across high-speed automotive Ethernet, CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), scaling to the ECUs, sensors, high-performance compute, and domain/zone controllers spanning the vehicle and the ADK
Architect connectivity infrastructure for over-the-air (OTA) updates, telematics, and secure vehicle-to-cloud communications
Define the service-oriented architecture (SOA) and middleware communication stacks (EX. Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR and SOME/IP) to enable seamless communication between physical domains, central compute, and cloud systems
Enforce hardware and software interfaces that align with automotive cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434), functional safety (ISO 26262), SOTIF (ISO 21448), and AV safety case (UL 4600) requirements
Evaluate architecture trade-offs across performance, cost, reliability, safety, and security to deliver design maturity appropriate for OEM partner programs
Leverage a system level understanding of our products and technologies to support cross-functional engineering efforts
Collaborate with systems engineering, controls, software, and OEM platform partners to align communication interfaces across programs
Evaluate industry and regulatory requirements for applicability to May Mobility products
Performing FMEA analysis, tracking findings to resolution
Follow safe work procedures
Skills and Abilities
Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Understanding of agile startup and engineering principles and mindset
Expertise in automotive communication networks and in-vehicle network architecture, such as automotive Ethernet, CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
Experience architecting service-oriented architectures (SOA) and automotive middleware, such as Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR and SOME/IP
Familiarity with OTA update, telematics, and vehicle-to-cloud connectivity architectures
Knowledge of network and embedded security principles for safety-critical systems
Working knowledge of functional safety, SOTIF, and cybersecurity standards (ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO/SAE 21434) and AV safety case frameworks (UL 4600)
Ability to balance performance, scalability, cost, reliability, safety, and security in architecture decisions
Detailed knowledge of requirements management and requirement-based design
Curiosity to learn and desire to improve
Passionate about self-driving cars and their impact on the world
Strong working knowledge of ADAS/Autonomous Vehicle systems
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited university
5+ years experience in automotive or autonomous vehicle engineering, with a focus on vehicle communication networks, telematics, or electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture
Experience designing in-vehicle communication networks, such as automotive Ethernet, CAN/CAN-FD, and LIN
Desirable
A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and high-bandwidth zonal/domain controller architectures
AUTOSAR Expertise
Working knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO/SAE 21434, and/or UL 4600
Relevant experience working directly with OEM partners
Knowledge of automotive and autonomous vehicle technologies, such as LIDAR, radar, and vision systems
Experience working in a startup
Physical Requirements
Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
Prolonged sitting
Prolonged standing
Prolonged computer use
Travel required? - Minimal to Moderate: 5%-15%
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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Salary Range
$120,000—$140,000 USD
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