Staff Embedded Software Engineer - ADAS/ AD

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 179,400 - 263,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Discretionary annual incentive program

Job summary

Lucid Motors in California is looking for an experienced software engineer to design and optimize embedded platform software for automotive ADAS and autonomous driving systems. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in embedded software development, strong C/C++ skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Lucid offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and participation in equity programs. Join a company that is leading the future in luxury electric mobility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development for complex systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with Linux and/or QNX kernel, BSP, and low-level platform development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded platform software for automotive ADAS and autonomous driving systems.
• Perform board bring-up and develop low-level device drivers for SoC peripherals.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and application teams for hardware–software integration.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Embedded software development

Device driver development

Linux/QNX experience

Real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Problem-solving skills

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded platform software for automotive ADAS and autonomous driving systems
• Perform board bring‑up and develop low‑level device drivers for SoC peripherals
• Lead camera bring‑up activities, including ISP integration and validation
• Develop and integrate video pipelines, including video codecs and secure RTP streaming
• Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and application teams to ensure seamless hardware–software integration
• Support platform stability, performance optimization, and production readiness

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development for complex systems
• Strong proficiency in C/C++
• Hands‑on experience with Linux and/or QNX kernel, BSP, and low‑level platform development
• Solid experience with board bring‑up and device driver development, including interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI, PCIe, RGMII, SGMII, and camera ISPs
• Experience working with real‑time operating systems (RTOS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced C++ application development experience
• Prior experience in ADAS or autonomous driving systems
• Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics, datasheets, and reference designs
• Experience with bootloaders, secure boot, firmware update mechanisms, and UDS diagnostics
• Strong understanding of embedded security concepts, including cryptographic hardware, key management, and certificate management

About You

You are a strong problem‑solver with excellent communication skills, comfortable working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment. You take ownership, collaborate effectively across disciplines, and are motivated by building reliable, secure platforms for cutting‑edge automotive technology.

If you are passionate about embedded systems and autonomous driving and want to make a tangible impact on next‑generation vehicles, we encourage you to apply.

Salary Range

Base Pay Range (Annual): $179,400—$263,120 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.