Senior (Manager) Staff Software Engineer - Over The Air

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 seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our Connectivity and Cybersecurity Team as part of the OTA team. You will lead a talented group of software engineers, driving the development of cutting-edge software solutions for over the air software updates on the Lucid Air. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions, while continuously improving development processes and fostering the growth of our engineering team.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, quality assurance, and hardware engineering, to drive software development projects from concept to completion.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of software solutions for over the air software updates on the Lucid Air.
• Ensure adherence to software development best practices, including coding standards, documentation, version control, and code reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement of development processes and tools, optimizing efficiency and quality.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to software development for embedded Linux devices.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on algorithms, data structures, C language, POSIX, Linux, networking, and network programming.
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach by actively participating in software development activities, including coding, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with the testing team to define and implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and scalable software solutions that meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of new team members, actively contributing to the growth and development of the software engineering team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering
• 12+ years related experience
• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or a similar leadership role in a software development environment.
• Strong technical background with expertise in algorithms, data structures, C language, POSIX, Linux, networking, and network programming.
• Proficient in software development methodologies and processes, including the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
• Hands-on experience with embedded Linux devices and BSP (Board Support Package) development is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering
• 8 years related experience.
• Knowledge of automotive embedded Linux development is a plus.
• Knowledge of UDS, DoIP, and Vehicle Diagnostics is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate and inspire a team and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.

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. ·       California (Bay Area) - $165,000 - $215,000 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.)Lucid maintains your privacy according to its Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice. 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.