Manager, Simulation Operations

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...

As Manager of Simulation Operations, you will lead and scale the team responsible for scenario creation, test execution, and quality control across May Mobility’s virtual testing ecosystem. You will oversee a hybrid team of full-time engineers and contractors, driving operational excellence across scheduled regressi...

Own end-to-end simulation operations, managing multi-cadence test suites (daily, release validation, ad-hoc) to ensure all planned and on-demand requests are delivered on time with high quality.
Oversee the intake, generation, tagging, and maintenance of simulation scenarios based on requirements from autonomy, safety, and product teams.
Enforce rigorous QA standards over simulation inputs, platforms, and output results; design, track, and elevate unified evaluation metrics to measure simulation fidelity and software stability.
Synthesize raw simulation outputs into concise analytical summaries, identifying software regressions, system trends, and edge-case behavior for autonomy leadership and cross-functional teams.
Proactively identify and integrate AI tools, automated prompt/script generators, and LLM-assisted workflows to accelerate scenario generation, bug triage, and reporting

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:
Proven capability to lead technical operations, software QA, or data pipeline teams under strict delivery timelines.
Hands-on experience directing hybrid teams (FTEs + vendors/contractors), managing SLAs, and building onboarding curriculum.
Strong ability to analyze complex simulation data, construct key performance indicators (KPIs), and distill technical findings into actionable summaries.
Familiarity with simulation execution loops, scenario editors, or software-in-the-loop (SiL) testing workflows.

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:
B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Data Analytics, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
5+ years of experience in technical operations, software QA/testing management, or data operations.
2+ years of direct people management experience overseeing full-time engineers and contingent/contractor workforces.
Proven track record establishing operational metrics, quality assurance frameworks, and executive reporting cadences.
Demonstrated experience utilizing modern AI tools to expedite team workflows and eliminate manual operational bottlenecks.
Direct experience in Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Aerospace, or Gaming simulation environments.
Experience managing vendor SOWs, SLA tracking, and contractor scaling strategy.
Familiarity with scenario description formats (e.g., OpenSCENARIO) or synthetic data generation pipelines.
Standard office working conditions which includes but not limited to:
Prolonged sitting
Prolonged standing
Prolonged computer use
Travel Required?  Moderate: 11%-25%
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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