Staff Embedded Software Engineer – AUTOSAR, Platform Software

Lucid Motors•Newark, NJ

About The Position

Lucid is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer for its AUTOSAR Platform Software team to develop next-generation automotive platform systems for electric vehicles. The role focuses on platform software for powertrain electronic control units, from concept through production, and on implementing AUTOSAR architecture. The engineer will advise the Platform Software team and serve as the main architecture contact for cross-functional application domains, including controls and ADAS. The work also includes developing and integrating mission-critical ECU components, improving reliability and performance, supporting design and debugging, establishing validation protocols, and improving team processes. The role includes mentoring new team members on Lucid-specific solutions within the AUTOSAR ecosystem.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience.
Proven experience developing and delivering AUTOSAR-compliant embedded software.
In-depth knowledge of the AUTOSAR stack and proficiency with AUTOSAR configuration tools and architecture.
Mastery of C and C++ programming languages.
Python scripting experience.
Expertise interpreting schematics and data sheets.
Automotive Ethernet experience, including gatewaying between protocols and Time Sensitive Networking, with experience optimizing network performance.
Experience with software partitioning for functional safety within the AUTOSAR ecosystem.
Exposure to cybersecurity implementations for communication stacks.
Advanced on-chip debugging and hardware-software troubleshooting skills.
Experience with board bring-up and embedded systems optimization.
Proficiency in scripting for software development and test automation.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher education.

Responsibilities

Architect and develop platform software for powertrain electronic control units from concept to production.
Lead AUTOSAR architecture implementation for electronic control units and provide guidance to the Platform Software team.
Serve as the architecture advisor and main point of contact for base software activities across application domains such as controls and ADAS.
Develop mission-critical electric-vehicle components to high reliability and performance standards.
Integrate individual functions into control units and provide design, development, and debugging support.
Optimize platform software through design and code reviews.
Establish and implement design and product validation testing protocols.
Propose and architect components that complement AUTOSAR architecture to meet vehicle requirements.
Propose and implement processes to improve team efficiency.
Help onboard and mentor team members on Lucid-specific solutions in the AUTOSAR ecosystem.