Sr/Staff Perception Machine Learning Engineer

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

Job summary

Lucid Motors in the United States is seeking an experienced Perception Machine Learning Algorithm Engineer to join our ADAS/Autonomous Driving team. This role requires a strong background in ML, computer vision, and perception algorithms, with solid programming expertise.

You will research, design, implement, optimize and deploy state-of-the-art ML models that advance perception for autonomous driving, conduct literature reviews, and contribute to production deployments.

Qualifications

• Strong foundations in deep learning for perception and computer vision.
• Expertise in 3D point cloud processing with LiDAR/RADAR.
• Proficient in Python with clean, scalable software practices.
• Experience with PyTorch, ONNX, TensorRT and deployment toolchains.
• Ability to design evaluation pipelines to unit-test ML models.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; agile development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize perception algorithms for Level 2/3 autonomous driving using camera, LiDAR, and radar data.
• Design and implement deep learning models for 2D/3D object detection, segmentation, and tracking.
• Research BEV-based transformer models and integrate sensor fusion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust deployment into production vehicles.
• Deploy, test, and release perception algorithms in Lucid production programs.

Skills

Deep learning

3D object detection

Python

PyTorch

ONNX

TensorRT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, or a Ph.D.

Tools

C++

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 productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

We are looking for an experienced Perception Machine Learning Algorithm Engineer to join our ADAS/Autonomous Driving team. This position requires a highly skilled professional with a strong background in machine learning, computer vision, and perception algorithms, as well as solid programmingexpertise.

As a member of Lucid’s Perception team, you will research, design, implement, optimize, and deploystate-of-the-artmachine learning models that advanceperceptionalgorithms for autonomous driving. You will conduct literature reviews, develop andmodifymodels to enhance performance, and contribute to the deployment of these models in production vehicles.

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and optimizeperceptionalgorithms for Level 2/2+/3 autonomous driving systems using camera,LiDARand radardata.
• Design and implementcutting-edgedeep learning algorithms for 2D/3D object detection, segmentation, tracking, and multi-task learning.
• Design, train, and evaluate machine learning or deep learning models for detecting vehicles, pedestrians, and other road users.
• Sensor fusionwith data from camera, lidar,radarand/or inertial sensors.
• Research and integrate BEV-based transformer models forperceptiontasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and robust implementation.
• Deploy, testandreleaseperceptionalgorithms into Lucid production programs.
• Support the validation and verification ofperceptionalgorithms using prototype and pre-production vehicles.
• Propose innovative software algorithms to enhance future autonomous driving capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Strong theoretical foundations andexpertisein deep learning algorithms, includingdynamic and staticobject detection, tracking, and segmentation.
• Strong experience with 3D point cloud processing, withLidar/Radar data.
• Proficient in Python with a focus on clean, efficient, and scalable software development.
• Comfortable working with large codebases and debugging complex machine learning models.
• Experience withPyTorchand deployment toolchains, ONNX,TensorRT.
• Ability to design and construct evaluation pipelines to unit-test ML models under diverse conditions and environments.
• Excellent communication skills anda strong teamplayer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ora related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or a Ph.D. in a related field.
• Advanced degrees are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing BEV transformer models forperception.
• Background in multi-sensor fusion.
• Proficiencyin C++ with experience writing efficient, maintainable code.
• Practical, hands‑on approach to solving complex problems in autonomous driving.
• Experience in testing and validatingperceptionsystems in real-world conditions.
• Experience working in agile development teams.
• Expertiseincomponentand system integration, testing, and verification at the system and vehicle levels.

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.

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.

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