Lead, Full Stack 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.

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Developer with over 10 years of expertise in the MERN stack and Java/J2EE to join our supply chain management team and drive the development of high-impact applications for the automotive sector.

You Will:

• Lead, develop and mentor a team of developers in building and maintaining
• automotive-related web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) and Java/J2EE (Springboot, Microservices, etc)
• Define and oversee technical strategy and architecture for scalable and robust web solutions in the automotive domain
• Ensure the implementation of best practices and standards in coding and software development
• Develop solutions using event driven architecture (Kafka, Schema registry and connectors)
• Architect and develop complex features and enhancements for our automotive platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality, user-centric solutions
• Maintain and improve existing systems, addressing performance, reliability, and security issues
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements to incorporate innovative solutions into our projects
• Continuously optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability• Act as a technical liaison with automotive clients and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Translate complex business needs into technical specifications and actionable tasks

You Bring:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Lead Developer, with extensive expertise in the MERN stack and Java/J2EE technologies.
• Proven track record of leading development teams and managing large-scale projects.
• Strong experience with MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.
• Strong experience with Kafka and implementing event driven and serverless architecture
• Background in developing and deploying web applications within the automotive industry or related sectors.
• Familiarity with automotive-specific technologies and standards (e.g.,telematics,vehicle diagnostics).
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD practices, and agile methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of automotive software development frameworks and protocols.
• Relevant certifications or advanced degrees in computer science or related fields.

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)$138,200—$230,300 USD

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