Intern, Tech Strategy & Transformation, Summer 2026

Lucid Motors • Newark, CA

49d • Onsite

About The Position

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 motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to join our Tech Strategy Team. In this role, you will build playbooks and executive decks, define and refine tech strategy aligned with company goals, and develop AI agents that streamline our operations. The ideal candidate is a strategy-centric operator with a strong understanding of enterprise processes and metrics, familiarity with AI agents, and the skill set to build lightweight agents where they add clear value. You should be able to work both independently and collaboratively to ensure our systems function efficiently.

Requirements

• Field(s) of study: Strategy, Computer Science, and Economics or a related field
• Currently enrolled in a MBA, Master's, or PhD Degree program at an accredited university.
• Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS, PhD)
• Strategy: Exceptional executive storytelling; turns ambiguity into crisp recommendations, capability maps, RACI, and KPI frameworks.
• First principles: Strong analytical thinking; MECE structure and clear value modeling in Sheets/Excel.
• Efficiency: Relentless focus on reducing cycle time with simple, scalable solutions.
• Build: Comfortable stitching connectors/APIs and writing system prompts; basic scripting for quick demos is a plus.
• AI: In-depth knowledge of LLMs and where they fit; recognizes that one size does not fit all.
• Location: This position is in Newark, California. 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: Office
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Strategy: Define and refine the tech strategy and operating model; produce executive decks, playbooks, KPI trees, and governance templates tied to OKRs.
• AI: Identify high-value automation and agent opportunities; own context engineering-system prompts, grounding sources, guardrails, and evaluation approach.
• First principles: Decompose problems to fundamentals, size value clearly (time saved, cost impact), and run tight pilots with measurable outcomes.
• Adoption: Drive stakeholder alignment, training, and feedback loops; codify standards so wins become repeatable.

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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees