Senior Software Engineer, Telematics

Lucid MotorsNewark, CA
$158,400 - $217,800

About The Position

Lucid is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Vehicle Connectivity team. This team focuses on Embedded Linux technologies for critical vehicle functions such as Internet Connectivity, Location Services, Mobile App Communication, Telemetry, and Over-The-Air Software Updates. These technologies are developed in-house and are at the forefront of the automotive industry. The ideal candidate is proactive, determined, excels in their field, learns quickly, and strives for perfection in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field is required
  • 7+ years of industry experience with C/C++ development
  • 7+ years of industry experience with Linux Operating System, Networking protocols such as TCP/UDP, MQTT and system primitives such as Pthreads
  • Strong understanding of IPC Mechanisms – Sockets, Message Queues, Shared Memory, etc.
  • Experience with scripting languages/tools and methods to optimize SW development and testing activities.
  • Strong understanding of Object Oriented Design, Data Structures and Algorithms

Nice To Haves

  • Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field is preferred
  • Working knowledge of Automotive Protocols such as CAN, UDS, etc
  • Experience in scripting languages such as Python is a plus
  • Experience in the field of Automotive Telematics Software is a big plus
  • Experience writing Software Automotive Diagnostics is a plus
  • Strong Proficiency in Shell Scripting (Bash)

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop complex software for Telematics Control Unit
  • Develop framework and features for supporting connectivity, OTA, Cloud communication and location services
  • Architect software to work with multi-core processor environment
  • Provide design, development, and debug support for integrating individual functions into control unit
  • Ensure optimization of software through design reviews and code reviews
  • Develop a design and/or product validation test program to ensure robustness of design
  • Integrate with Cloud, Powertrain and Data Science teams
  • Collaborate with System engineering for software feature requirements, drive reviews for requirements and software design
  • Lead and resolve customer vehicle Telematics software issues with quick turn around time

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • life and disability coverage
  • paid time off
  • paid holidays
  • paid sick leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • equity program
  • discretionary annual cash incentive program
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