Perception Software Engineer, Autonomous Driving at Lucid Motors

Newark, CAFull-timeADAS - HDW & SW Eng, ADAS & Autonomous VehiclesPosted 11 days ago

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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-contrast="none">About Lucid</span></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":210,"335559739":210,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.</span></p></div><h5 class="p1">Role Overview</h5> <p class="p2">We are looking for a Perception Software Engineer to design, integrate, and deploy ML-</p> <p class="p2">based perception software within our ADAS stack. This engineer will collaborate with ML</p> <p class="p2">engineers, embedded software developers, and systems teams to deliver production-</p> <p class="p2">ready solutions across Lucid’s vehicle platforms.</p> <h5 class="p1">Responsibilities</h5> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">•</span> Research, develop, and integrate bird’s-eye-view (BEV) transformer models for</p> <p class="p3">perception tasks.</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">•</span> Research and develop state-of-the-art machine-learning-based prediction</p> <p class="p3">solutions for production perception systems.</p> <p class="p3">• Develop and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests.</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">•</span> Deploy and optimize ML models on embedded platforms.</p> <p class="p3">• Write production-grade C++ code aligned with MISRA/AUTOSAR standards.</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">•</span> Develop and maintain diagnostic pipelines for perception modules.</p> <p class="p3">• Debug and resolve static analysis violations and performance bottlenecks.</p> <p class="p3">• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across ML, perception, systems, and</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s4">safety.</span></p> <h5 class="p1">Qualifications</h5> <p class="p2">• Strong foundation in software integration, operating systems used in embedded</p> <p class="p2">environments, including QNX and Ubuntu, and embedded software development.</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">•</span> Strong theoretical foundation and practical expertise in deep-learning algorithms</p> <p class="p3">for dynamic and static object detection, tracking, and segmentation.</p> <p class="p2">• Experience contributing to large, complex production codebases in a collaborative</p> <p class="p2">development environment.</p> <p class="p2">• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a</p> <p class="p2">related field.</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">•</span> Minimum of three years of relevant work experience. Candidates considered for a</p> <p class="p3">senior-level position should have additional relevant industry experience or a Ph.D.</p> <p class="p3">in a related field.</p> <h5 class="p1">Preferred Qualifications</h5> <p class="p2">• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering, computer science, or a related field.</p> <p class="p2">• Deep understanding of deep learning deployment pipelines and GPU inference.</p> <p class="p3">• Experience developing BEV transformer models for perception.</p> <p class="p2">• Hands-on experience with embedded platforms such as NVIDIA Drive Orin/Xavier.</p> <p class="p2">• Proficiency in Bash scripting for automation and debugging.</p> <p class="p2">• Strong familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.</p> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div> <div><strong>Salary Range</strong>: 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.</div> </div> <div> </div></div><div class="title">Base Pay Range (Annual)</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$134,700</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$185,240 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <p data-ccp-border-top="0px none " data-ccp-padding-top="0px" data-ccp-border-bottom="1px solid #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="1.3333333333333333px"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW258898025 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><strong><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW258898025 BCX0">Compensation</span></strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258898025 BCX0"><strong> & Benefits:<span data-teams="true"> </span></strong><span data-teams="true">Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive </span><span data-teams="true"><a id="menur13jl" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://mylucidbenefits.com/" target="_blank">benefits package</a> including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.  Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.  </span></span></span></span></p> <p data-ccp-border-top="0px none " data-ccp-padding-top="0px" data-ccp-border-bottom="1px solid #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="1.3333333333333333px"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Equal Opportunity: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335572079":6,"335572080":1,"335572081":0,"469789806":"single"}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Accessibility: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com</a>.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <span data-teams="true"><strong>This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.</strong></span></span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Candidate Data Privacy: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our </span><a href="https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Candidate Privacy Notice</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">To all recruitment agencies:</span></strong><strong> </strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div></div>

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