Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure

Lucid Motors; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Michigan is seeking a software engineer to help build the data platform for autonomous vehicle development. You will design, develop, and operate high-scale data pipelines and backend services processing camera, LiDAR, and telemetry data.

This role suits engineers who enjoy solving distributed systems challenges and working across the full lifecycle from service development to production operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience building and operating backend services and data platforms.
• Professional experience with AWS and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Airflow or similar workflow tools.
• Experience designing data pipelines and ETL systems.
• Experience with containerized applications and microservices.
• Experience in Autonomous Driving or automotive backend/cloud is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and data pipelines for sensor datasets.
• Develop reliable and scalable systems using Python and AWS.
• Build APIs, data services, and tooling for autonomous vehicle data access.
• Improve platform reliability, observability, and performance.
• Own production services and participate in incident response.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable solutions.
• Optimize storage, compute, and data movement costs.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and code reviews.
• Support CI/CD and infrastructure automation.

Skills

Python

Distributed systems

Backend development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Airflow

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid's proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our "Compromise Nothing" approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what's possible and shape the future of mobility.

About the Team

The ADAS Data Infrastructure team builds and operates the foundational systems that power autonomous vehicle development. We create scalable platforms, services, and data pipelines that ingest, process, store, and serve large-scale sensor data from vehicle fleets to engineering teams across the company. We build the platforms and services that transform vehicle data into usable datasets for autonomous vehicle development.

The Role

We are looking for a software engineer to help build the data platform that supports autonomous vehicle development. You will design, develop, and operate high-scale data pipelines and backend services responsible for processing and managing large-scale sensor datasets, including camera, LiDAR, and vehicle telemetry data.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving challenging distributed systems and data infrastructure problems, working across the full lifecycle from service development to production operations. You will collaborate closely with internal customers to deliver reliable, scalable, and efficient solutions that enable data-driven development of autonomous vehicle technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and data pipelines for ingesting, processing, storing, and serving sensor datasets.
• Develop reliable and scalable systems using Python and AWS cloud services.
• Build APIs, data services, and tooling that enable efficient access to autonomous vehicle data.
• Improve platform reliability, observability, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Own production services and participate in troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external teams to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
• Optimize storage, compute, and data movement costs while maintaining high performance and availability.
• Contribute to architecture discussions, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Support CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and operational excellence across the platform.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong software development experience in Python.
• Experience building and operating backend services, distributed systems, or large-scale data platforms.
• Professional experience with AWS and deploying applications to Kubernetes clusters.
• Experience with Airflow or other workflow orchestrators
• Experience designing data pipelines, ETL systems, or data processing frameworks.
• Experience developing containerized applications, backend microservices, and event-driven systems or data pipelines.
• Past experience in the Autonomous Driving or automotive industry, specifically backend and cloud development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive projects from design through production operations.
• Experience building distributed systems or data platforms that process large-scale datasets in cloud environments.

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.

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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