Staff Embedded Software Engineer – AUTOSAR, Platform Software

Lucid Motors•Newark, CA
•$179,400 - $263,120

About The Position

Lucid is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer for its Platform Software team to develop next-generation automotive platform systems for electric vehicles. The role focuses on architecting and developing platform software for powertrain electronic control units (ECUs), implementing AUTOSAR architecture, and supporting software from concept through production. The engineer will advise on base software (BSW) architecture across application domains and help deliver reliable, high-performance, mission-critical vehicle components. The position also involves integrating functions into control units, supporting design, development, and debugging, and establishing validation practices. The engineer will help improve team processes and mentor new team members on Lucid-specific solutions within the AUTOSAR ecosystem.

Requirements

  • Proven track record developing and delivering AUTOSAR-compliant software for embedded systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of the AUTOSAR stack and proficiency with AUTOSAR configuration tools, including understanding of the architecture.
  • At least 8 years of experience.
  • Mastery of C and C++ programming languages.
  • Scripting experience using Python.
  • Expertise interpreting schematics and data sheets.
  • Experience with automotive Ethernet, including gatewaying between different protocols and Time-Sensitive Networking, and experience optimizing network performance.
  • Experience with software partitioning for functional safety topics within the AUTOSAR ecosystem.
  • Advanced skills in on-chip debugging and hardware-software troubleshooting.
  • 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.
  • Exposure to cybersecurity implementations for communication stacks.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop platform software for powertrain electronic control units from concept through production.
  • Lead AUTOSAR architecture implementation for ECUs and provide expert guidance to the Platform Software team.
  • Work cross-functionally with application domains such as controls and ADAS, serving as an architecture advisor and point of contact for BSW activities.
  • Develop mission-critical electric vehicle components to high standards of reliability and performance.
  • 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 and fulfill vehicle requirements.
  • Propose and implement processes to improve team efficiency.
  • Help ramp up and mentor new team members on Lucid-specific solutions implemented within the AUTOSAR ecosystem.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Eligible employees may participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.
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