Sr/Staff Perception Machine Learning Engineer

Lucid Motors; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking an experienced Perception Machine Learning Algorithm Engineer to advance perception for Level 2/2+/3 autonomous driving. You will design and deploy state-of-the-art models using camera, LiDAR, and radar data within production vehicles.

The role requires strong PyTorch, Python, and deployment toolchain expertise, with experience in BEV transformers and multi-sensor fusion.

Qualifications

• Strong foundations in deep learning for perception, including detection, tracking, and segmentation.
• Experience with 3D point cloud data from LiDAR/Radar.
• Proficient in Python; able to work with large codebases and ML models.
• Familiarity with PyTorch, ONNX, and deployment toolchains; TensorRT preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical/Automotive Engineering; 3+ years of relevant work, or PhD; advanced degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize perception algorithms for autonomous driving levels 2/2+/3 using camera, LiDAR, and radar data.
• Design and implement 2D/3D object detection, segmentation, and tracking models.
• Train and evaluate ML/DL models for detecting vehicles and pedestrians.
• Integrate BEV-based transformer models for perception tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust deployment in production.
• Deploy and test perception algorithms in Lucid production programs.

Skills

Deep learning

3D point cloud

Python

C++

Model deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PyTorch

ONNX

TensorRT

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.

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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; and a401(k) retirementplan. 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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