Technical Fellow, Telematics and Connectivity Software Architect

Lucid Motors•Southfield, MI

About The Position

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility 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. Lucid Motors is seeking a forward-thinking Telematics & Connectivity Software Architect to lead the design and implementation of vehicle connectivity systems. This leadership role focuses on secure, scalable, and high-performance telematics architectures that enable seamless communication, OTA updates, and compliance with global standards within the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) ecosystem. As a Technical Fellow, you will define the long-term connectivity vision and technology roadmap for Lucid’s next-generation Software-Defined Vehicle platform, ensuring scalability, security, and global compliance.

Requirements

10+ years of experience architecting and developing automotive connectivity and telematics systems within software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms.
Deep technical expertise in embedded software and systems architecture for vehicle connectivity modules, middleware, and telematics firmware.
Experience with service-oriented and cloud-native architectures for SDV platforms, enabling modular, updatable, and data-driven vehicle services.
Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, secure over-the-air (OTA) update frameworks and cloud-integrated communication pathways.
Strong understanding of RF principles, antenna design, and wireless performance optimization in automotive environments.
Advanced knowledge of cellular and wireless communication technologies (5G, LTE, V2X, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GNSS), including protocol stack integration with embedded and real-time systems.
Demonstrated ability to architect end-to-end communication systems linking in-vehicle networks (CAN, CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet) with telematics and cloud platforms using protocols such as SOME/IP, DDS, and MQTT.
Expertise in regulatory compliance for global emergency call systems (EU eCall, NG112, NENA i3) and telecommunication standards.
Deep familiarity with automotive cybersecurity and privacy standards, including ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155/R156, and implementation of secure boot, certificate management, and trusted execution environments.
Proficiency in cloud integration, edge computing, and intelligent data routing for connected vehicle ecosystems.
Strong technical leadership, with the ability to mentor cross-functional teams and drive innovation across connectivity and RF domains.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with mobile development supporting vehicle telematics and remote controls.
Familiarity with diagnostic systems and integration with telecommunication modules.

Responsibilities

Architect and implement the vehicle’s embedded connectivity modules (apps, middleware, firmware).
Drive system-level architecture decisions influencing future SDV connectivity platforms, collaborating with hardware, cloud, and software platform teams.
Lead development of secure OTA frameworks for software, firmware, and telematics updates.
Design and optimize communication routing architecture for low-latency, high-reliability operations.
Ensure compliance and implementation of eCall system architectures (EU 2015/758, NG112, NENA i3).
Define and enforce cybersecurity, privacy, and safety standards for connected vehicle systems.
Integrate vehicle telematics with cloud-based solutions, edge computing, and intelligent data routing.
Design communication gateways integrating vehicle networks (CAN, CAN-FD, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet) with telematics and cloud systems using protocols like SOME/IP, DDS, and MQTT.
Integrate telematics systems with vehicle diagnostics and health management systems (UDS, OBD-II), enabling predictive maintenance and remote troubleshooting.
Ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity regulations and standards such as ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155/R156, including secure boot, certificate management, and trusted execution environments (TEEs).
Architect connectivity solutions aligned with service-oriented SDV platforms, enabling modular, over-the-air updatable services and distributed control logic.
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware/software teams, cybersecurity, and global regulatory experts.
Provide technical mentorship and drive innovation across connectivity technologies.

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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