Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Linux Platform

Lucid Motors•Newark, CA

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. We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Embedded Software Engineer to help advance our next‑generation Telematics Linux platform. In this role, you will contribute to the core technologies that enable critical vehicle functions—network communication, connectivity, telemetry, and over‑the‑air software updates. You will work on cutting‑edge embedded Linux systems developed in‑house and play a key role in shaping the future of vehicle connectivity. Our ideal candidate is a fast learner with a proactive, can‑do attitude, strong ownership mindset, and a drive for engineering excellence in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Strong proficiency in Object‑Oriented Programming, data structures, and algorithms
7+ years of hands‑on experience developing C/C++ software for embedded systems, including embedded Linux
In depth first-hand experience with networking stack and protocols
Proficiency with modern embedded networks TC10, VLAN configurations with high availability requirements
Advanced debugging skills with strong problem‑solving intuition and experience using modern debugging tools and techniques
Proficiency in CPU and memory profiling, performance analysis, and system‑level optimization for C/C++ applications
Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a track record of driving collaborative delivery
Expert‑level proficiency with Git and modern development workflows
Experience with networking protocols such as TCP/UDP, MQTT, REST
Strong understanding of inter‑process communication (IPC) mechanisms: sockets, message queues, shared memory, and signal handling

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field
QEMU hands on experience virtualizing interfaces
Experience designing secure embedded software and working with cybersecurity principles
Solid understanding of the Linux kernel, YOCTO build system, and embedded Linux fundamentals
Background in automotive software development or safety‑critical systems
Experience with DevOps tools and processes for embedded systems, including Docker and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize software for the Telematics Control Unit (TCU)
Maintain and evolve Embedded Linux platforms across multiple hardware variants
Profile and stress‑test board interfaces, build automated instrumentation, and ensure platform‑level quality of service (QoS)
Implement features, unit tests, component tests, and technical documentation using a modern C++‑based technology stack
Deliver high‑quality software with strong involvement in automated testing (SIL & HIL environments)
Contribute to HW Virtualization initiatives for platform validation and development
Actively participate in ideation sessions, requirements discussions, design reviews, and code reviews
Collaborate on defining multi‑core Linux software architecture
Contribute to the design and development of software test plans and validation strategies