Staff Software Engineer - Platform Software

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.

Overview: As a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Platform Software, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing sophisticated platform software for powertrain electronic control units, guiding projects from prototype stages through to production. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Architect and develop advanced platform software, focusing on low-level and middleware components for powertrain electronic control units. 

• Lead the development of highly reliable and critical components for electric vehicles, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability. 

• Provide comprehensive design, development, and debugging support for the integration of individual functions into control units. 

• Conduct thorough design and code reviews to optimize platform software. 

• Develop and implement robust design and product validation test programs to ensure the durability and robustness of the software. 

Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of experience 

• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages. 

• Extensive experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and their architectures. 

• Strong ability to read and interpret schematics and data sheets. 

• Hands-on experience with on-chip debugging tools and the ability to troubleshoot both software and hardware issues. 

• Experience with board bring-up processes. 

• Proficiency in using scripting tools and methods to optimize software development and testing activities. 

Educational Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience (required). 

• Master's degree (preferred). 

Join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge electric vehicle technologies, working alongside industry leaders in a dynamic and innovative environment. 

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)$163,700—$220,000 USD

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