Perception Software Engineer

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.

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 perception software engineer to be responsible for the development, integration and

deployment of perception algorithm and software systems into the vehicle. This position requires an experienced

professional with a track record of technical excellence in automotive sensing applications.

This role is located on-site at Headquarters in Newark, CA.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work in a world-class ADAS Perception team

• Implement high-quality automotive grade software code compliant to automotive quality and safety

standards

• Integrate software stack with the overall perception software stack for running onboard perception

system with excellent performance and high fault tolerance

• Test, release, and launch the perception algorithm into the Lucid production programs

• Conduct on-road ADAS software testing and create test plans to support algorithm development

• Contribute to the systems requirements and identify performance metrics for individual components

• Contribute to the ADAS software roadmap, strategic planning, and development timeline

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience with Python/C++ programming language

• Good knowledge in deep learning algorithms on object detection, tracking, segmentation etc.

• Experience with real time operating systems (e.g., QNX, Ubuntu, etc.)

• Experience in component and system software integration, testing and verification

• A practical hands-on approach to complement the theoretical knowledge and creativity required to solve

Autonomous Driving

• Excellent communication skills and good team player

• BS minimum in the areas of Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical

Engineering or other related fields• Advanced degrees preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing efficient, clean code in C++

• Familiarity with popular build tools (CMake, Make, etc.)

• Knowledge of common automotive sensors (e.g. Camera, Radar, Lidar, etc.)

• Experience in Vehicle CAN tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, etc.)

• Experience with CAN and Automotive Ethernet communication protocols

• Basic Knowledge of ROS, DDS or other middleware systems

• Experience in working in agile development teams

• Experience testing complex perception systems

• Experience in component and system integration, testing and verification on system and vehicle level

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)

$128,800 - $177,100 USD

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