Manager, Simulation Operations

Wheel the World; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare suite

Domestic partners benefits

HSA/FSA

Employer match retirement

Parental leave

Flexible vacation

Wellness program

Job summary

May Mobility seeks a Manager of Simulation Operations to lead the team responsible for scenario creation, test execution, and quality control across its virtual testing ecosystem. You will manage a hybrid team of full-time engineers and contractors, directing scheduled regression suites and on-demand simulations.

You will build robust evaluation metrics, deliver actionable analysis to autonomy and product partners, and accelerate workflow velocity by adopting AI tools and automated prompts to

Qualifications

• BS in CS/Engineering/OR related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in technical operations, software QA/testing management, or data operations.
• 2+ years direct people management overseeing full-time engineers and contractors.
• Proven track record establishing operational metrics, QA frameworks, and executive reporting cadences.
• Experience utilizing modern AI tools to expedite team workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end simulation operations, managing multi-cadence test suites to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee intake, generation, tagging, and maintenance of simulation scenarios.
• Enforce QA standards over simulation inputs, platforms, and outputs; design and elevate evaluation metrics.
• Synthesize raw outputs into concise analyses for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and integrate AI tools and automated workflows to accelerate scenario generation, bug triage, and reporting.

Skills

Lead technical operations

Hybrid team leadership

Onboarding curriculum

Analyze simulation data

Develop KPI metrics

SLA management

Executive reporting cadence

AI-enabled workflows

Education

BS in Computer Science, Engineering, OR related field

Tools

OpenSCENARIO

Job description

Job Summary

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 regression suites and on-demand simulation workflows. In this role, you will build robust simulation evaluation metrics, deliver actionable analysis to cross‑functional partners, and continuously elevate operational velocity by leveraging modern AI tools and automated workflows.

Essential Responsibilities

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.

Skills and Abilities

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.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidate most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience: Required Qualifications: 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. Desirable Qualifications: 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.

Physical Requirements

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

Salary Range

$182,000 — $263,000 USD

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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