Autonomy Engineering Manager – Behavior Prediction, Intent

May Mobility

. Drive the strategic direction and execution of trajectory and intent prediction systems .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeAnn Arbor • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $190,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical teams and managing complex projects within robotics and machine learning domains. Proficient in integrating safety metrics and driving the development of multi-agent prediction systems while fostering talent growth and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Team LeadershipProject ManagementMachine Learning IntegrationSafety Metrics ImplementationJira Proficiency

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Hard Skills

RoboticsComputer ScienceMechanical EngineeringData AnalysisMetrics/KPIs Development

Soft Skills

Strong Leadership SkillsMentoringVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

JiraAWS QuickSightTableau

Industry Keywords

Trajectory PredictionIntent PredictionMulti-Agent SystemsOperational Design DomainRoot Cause Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the strategic direction and execution of trajectory and intent prediction systems
Lead a team of specialized engineers
Bridge machine learning and classical robotics architectures to build multi-agent prediction capabilities for the MPDM platform
Partner with autonomy, infrastructure, and remote operations teams to ensure safety integration, technical excellence, and scalable talent development
Guide the evolution of intent and prediction architectures
Partner with Behavior, Modeling, Perception, and Remote Assistance teams on architectural roadmaps and deliverables
Integrate safety metrics, risk assessments, and Operational Design Domain requirements into delivery and testing milestones
Collaborate with infrastructure and tooling teams to accelerate iteration cycles
Incorporate Root Cause Analyses into the team backlog and provide engineering escalation support for field issues
Enforce code quality standards and design reviews
Grow, onboard, mentor, and develop engineering talent through internal development and external hiring

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years experience in management of technical teams or leading technical project teams
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field such as Robotics, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering
Strong leadership skills and ability to lead and manage a team of 5+ people
Ability to mentor technical team members and grow their technical and inter-personal skills
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering teams, operations, and external partners
Experience delivering projects with high uncertainty on time
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate complex technical topics to technical and non-technical audiences
Data driven and able to drive creation and maintenance of metrics/KPIs
Advanced knowledge of Jira and Jira reporting and dashboards
Proficiency with BI tools such as AWS QuickSight or Tableau
Standard office working conditions, including prolonged sitting, standing, and computer use
Moderate travel required: 11%-25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans; domestic partners residing together at least one year are eligible
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts
Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match
Generous paid parental leave and phased return to work
Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
Total Wellness Program providing resources for overall wellbeing