Intern, Embedded Software Engineer - Summer 2023

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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 an Embedded Software Engineer Intern. This position requires an experienced professional with a basic understanding of device software programming and a passion for working on EV’s. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to 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:

• Work on vehicle Infotainment system 
• Analyze performance of device drivers by collecting run-time data, correlate with the implementation and recommend improvements 
• Review recommendation with senior members of the team and implement the improvements. 
• Compare results from before and after the changes 
• Recommend strategic instrumentation of the device boot process by studying the boot sequence 
• Implement the instrumentation in automation framework to collect data on boot performance so that regression can be identified 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with device software programming 
• Eager to work with physical devices 
• Experience on tinkering with OS such as Linux or Android 
• Good understanding of operations of device drivers, OS internals such as interrupt processing and IPC mechanisms 
• Fluent in shell scripts and C 

Nice to have:

• Experience with real-time OS 
• Exposure to device tinkerer with Raspberry Pi, Arduino or equivalent 
• Experience working in past internships in related areas

Education:

• Field(s)of study: Computer Science or related fields 
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree program at an accredited university. 
• Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS, PhD)

Other:

• Location: This position is in Newark, CA. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. 
• Availability: Full-time is preferred 
• Anticipated Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm 
• Work Environment: Mix of Lab, Office, Bay and work inside of our vehicle. 
• Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable. 
• Visa Sponsorship: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization. 
• Medical Benefits: Dental and vision on day 1 for all interns working 30+ hours a week; medical for interns in California working 30+ hours a week. 
• Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area. 
• Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check. 

Be a part of something amazing: Come work alongside some of the best and most accomplished minds in the industry.  Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, Lucid Motors is making significant breakthroughs in clean technology. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for brilliant minds who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you want to actively work towards creating a better, sustainable future, we’d love to have you join our team! 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.Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols  At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details. Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team. To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.