Mobile App Engineering Manager

Lucid Motors•Newark, CA

14h

About The Position

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. As the Manager of the Lucid Mobile Application, you will lead a team responsible for building the iOS/Android application that power Lucid’s next-generation electric vehicles. In this leadership role, you will lead a team building iOS/Android apps, overseeing the full SDLC, defining architecture, managing timelines, ensuring code quality, mentoring developers, and acting as a liaison between product/engineering, focusing on strategy, team growth, and delivering high-quality, performant mobile experiences aligned with business goals.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in latest software development principles, capabilities and limitations of iOS/Android platform
Expert in Swift and SwiftUI or Kotlin with a solid understanding of modern design patterns
Experience with iOS or Android Frameworks
Proficient in iOS or Android development tools – Xcode, GIT, LLDB, Android studio and others
Familiarity with Push Notifications, backend APIs, and cloud messaging
Experience with unit testing
Experience with using Agile/Scrum methodology for software development
Proficiency in designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
Deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and system design.
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or equivalent) and cloud-native architectures.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud monitoring, and observability tools.
8+ years of industry experience
Lead and mentor a dynamic team, including potential offshore developers
Proven experience leading software engineering teams and managing large-scale cloud projects.
Ability to set technical direction, mentor engineers, and enforce high engineering standards.
Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
Demonstrated ability to drive software development processes and guide teams toward successful delivery.

Nice To Haves

Deep knowledge of Bluetooth LE, NFC, or UWB
iOS Widgets, Apple Watch, Siri Integration

Responsibilities

Apply deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design to drive technical excellence.
Conduct and lead design reviews and code reviews to maintain high engineering standards.
Plan, manage, and deliver complex mobile software projects from inception to deployment.
Define and implement mobile app strategies, including technology selection and architecture.
Collaborate cross-functionally with development, data engineering, and quality assurance teams to align mobile app initiatives with Lucid’s business goals.
Establish and refine engineering processes, promote best practices, and drive team growth and effectiveness.

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.

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