Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Microservices and Cybersecurity

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors seeks a Senior Software Engineer specializing in cloud microservices and cybersecurity to design and maintain secure applications. This role requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and proficiency in languages like Golang and C++. Join an innovative team making strides in luxury electric vehicles and help shape the future of mobility.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Opportunity to participate in equity programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience required.
• Proficiency in major programming language like Golang, C++, Python.
• Experience deploying systems into production Cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance cloud-based microservices.
• Implement applications using Golang, C++, and Node.js.
• Collaborate with engineers and product owners to solve challenging problems.

Skills

Golang

C++

Python

CyberSecurity

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree or higher preferred

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

Event-driven programming

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Microservices and Cybersecurity

Newark, CA

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.

Senior Software Engineer - Cloud MicroServices and CyberSecurity

The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer who specializes in designing, building, and maintaining secure cloud-based applications using a microservices architecture, with a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect sensitive data and systems within a cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and enhance cloud-based microservices.
• Implement applications using Golang, C++, and Node.js.
• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Create and maintain architecture, design, troubleshooting, deployment, and configuration documents.
• Make key technical decisions and guide engineering vision.
• Develop frameworks, services, and necessary tooling to help other engineers build high-quality applications.
• Evangelize software engineering best practices and lead by example.
• Collaborate with other engineers, product owners, and designers to identify and solve challenging problems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required. Master's or higher education preferred.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in a major programming language like Golang, C/C++, Python, Ruby, or Java.
• Knowledge of Cloud Native Platforms including Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or Cloud Foundry in the public cloud.
• Experience with Containers and/or Serverless, Microservices, Functions, Event-driven/reactive programming, or other Cloud Native architectures.
• Proficiency in CyberSecurity concepts, PKI, Certificate Life Cycle Management, Cryptography, OpenSSL.
• Experience deploying systems into a production Cloud Native Environment.
• Knowledge of cloud and application security.
• Experience with NoSQL data stores such as Cassandra and MongoDB/MariaDB.
• Knowledge of message or event-driven architectures (such as RabbitMQ/Queues or Kafka).
• Skilled in integrations with various platforms and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team on high-profile, critical projects.
• Excellence in communication (both written and spoken) with peers and non-technical people alike.
• Excited about designing, building, and maintaining distributed systems.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and creativity to solve exciting technical challenges.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies and projects that make a real impact.
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team of professionals.
• Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and development.

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.

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.)

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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