Senior Embedded Test Engineer, Platform Software

Groupe Kardol; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in California is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join the Embedded Platform team. You will lead verification for embedded software on hardware targets, with focus on diagnostics, communications, and bootloader components.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, a BS/MS in CS/CE/EE, and strong skills in CAPL, C/C++, and Python, plus CAN/Ethernet debugging with CANoe. This role requires hands-on testing and automation expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (MS preferred).
• Proficiency in CAPL, C/C++ (scripting at minimum), or Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification efforts for Embedded Software, including Diagnostics, Communication, and Bootloader components on Hardware Targets.
• Enhance manual and automated test coverage based on evolving requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in requirements and test coverage through rigorous quality assurance processes.
• Actively contribute to design and code reviews.
• Develop software and scripts to create and optimize automated testing environments.

Skills

CAPL

C/C++

Python

Education

BS in CS/CE/EE

MS preferred

Tools

Vector CANoe

Lauterbach

Jenkins

GitLab

Parasoft

Job description

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.

We're seeking a talented Senior Test Engineer to join our Embedded Platform team. This role demands expertise in embedded software testing on target hardware, with automotive testing experience being a significant advantage. The ideal candidate is a self-starter capable of managing diverse tasks in testing, automation, and requirements analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead verification efforts for Embedded Software, including Diagnostics, Communication, and Bootloader components on Hardware Targets
• Enhance manual and automated test coverage based on evolving requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in requirements and test coverage through rigorous quality assurance processes
• Actively contribute to design and code reviews
• Develop software and scripts to create and optimize automated testing environments

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAPL, C/C++ (scripting at minimum), or Python
• Proven experience in testing low-level embedded software functions
• Skill in creating hardware-based test cases from requirements
• Ability to transform manual test cases into automated procedures
• Strong troubleshooting skills across software, hardware, and test environments
• Expertise in scripting tools and methods to streamline SW development and testing
• Capability to interpret schematics and data sheets
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)

Desired Skills

• Experience with CAN and Ethernet debugging/testing using Vector CANoe and similar tools
• Familiarity with automation via Jenkins, Git (GitLab), Python, or Parasoft
• Hands-on experience with on-chip debugging tools like Lauterbach

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$146,300—$201,190 USD

Additional Compensation and 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. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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