Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, were providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
At Lucid Motors, we are redefining the automotive experience by creating the most advanced electric vehicles in the world. Our vehicles push the boundaries of performance, intelligence, and designdelivering intuitive technology and sustainable innovation without compromise.
As a Perception Software Engineer, you will design, implement, and integrate high-performance perception software systems that enable safe and intelligent driving experiences. Youll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions directly shape next-generation luxury EVs and advance the future of autonomous driving technology.
- Develop and implement high-quality automotive-grade software compliant with industry safety and quality standards.
- Integrate perception software components into the overall ADAS stack for robust, real-time performance.
- Collaborate with algorithm engineers to deploy perception algorithms into production vehicles.
- Conduct on-road ADAS software testing and create test plans to support algorithm development.
- Contribute to system requirements and define performance metrics for perception components.
- Support the ADAS software roadmap, strategic planning, and development timelines.
- 25+ years of experience in C++ and Python software development.
- Strong foundation in software integration, real-time operating systems (QNX, Ubuntu), and embedded development.
- Experience with component and system-level software integration, testing, and verification.
- Familiarity with perception algorithms (object detection, tracking, segmentation).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Advanced degrees preferred.
- Experience writing efficient, clean, and maintainable C++ code.
- Familiarity with build tools (CMake, Make, Bazel).
- Knowledge of automotive sensors (Camera, Radar, LiDAR).
- Experience with CAN tools (CANoe, CANalyzer) and automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet).
- Basic knowledge of ROS, DDS, or other middleware systems.
- Experience in agile development environments.
- Hands-on experience testing complex perception systems in real-world conditions.
At Lucid, we dont just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucids equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)
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