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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, we’re 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.

We are currently seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the growth of our Vehicle Connectivity team. The Vehicle Connectivity team works on Embedded Linux technologies to achieve critical vehicle functions like Internet Connectivity, Location Services, Mobile App Communication, Telemetry, Over-The-Air Software Updates for the Vehicle etc. These technologies are being pioneered in-house at Lucid and are at the cutting edge.

Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches to their work with determination. The individual will demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design and develop complex software for Telematics Control Unit
• Develop framework and features for supporting connectivity, OTA, Cloud communication and location services
• Architect software to work with multi-core processor environment
• Provide design, development, and debug support for integrating individual functions into control unit
• Ensure optimization of software through design reviews and code reviews
• Develop a design and/or product validation test program to ensure robustness of design
• Integrate with Cloud, Powertrain and Data Science teams
• Collaborate with System engineering for software feature requirements, drive reviews for requirements and software design
• Lead and resolve customer vehicle Telematics software issues with quick turn around time

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field is required.
• 2+ years of industry experience with C/C++ development
• 2+ years of industry experience with Linux Operating System, Networking protocols such as TCP/UDP, MQTT and system primitives such as Pthreads
• Understanding of IPC Mechanisms – Sockets, Message Queues, Shared Memory, etc.
• Experience with scripting languages/tools and methods to optimize SW development and testing activities.
• Strong understanding of Object Oriented Design, Data Structures and Algorithms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field is preferred 
• Working knowledge of Automotive Protocols such as CAN, UDS, etc
• Experience in scripting languages such as Python is a plus
• Experience in the field of Automotive Telematics Software is a big plus
• Experience writing Software Automotive Diagnostics is a plus
• Strong Proficiency in Shell Scripting (Bash)

At Lucid, we don’t 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. Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.   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 Lucid’s 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.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$119,200 - $163,900 USD

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 Lucid’s 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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