Staff QA and Test Infrastructure Development Engineer

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Equity program

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Staff QA and Test Infrastructure Development Engineer in Newark, CA, to build the next generation of test systems for luxury electric vehicles. This role requires strong expertise in DevOps and embedded systems with at least 8 years of experience. Key responsibilities include architecting test automation, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring safety and performance standards. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, embedded test infrastructure, or automation tooling.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN bus or Automotive Ethernet.
• Experience with HIL/SIL systems or automotive validation environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain DevOps pipelines and test automation infrastructure.
• Build internal tools to streamline embedded software testing.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to design scalable test environments.

Skills

Python

DevOps

Embedded Linux

Automated Testing

Docker

Kubernetes

Version Control (GIT)

Linux Knowledge

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Flask

Django

Vector Tools

Job description

Staff QA and Test Infrastructure Development Engineer

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.

Lucid Motors is seeking a Staff QA and Test Infrastructure Development Engineer to help build the next generation of test, automation, and validation systems that power our in‑vehicle compute platforms, embedded controllers, and advanced driver‑assistance technologies. You will play a key role in ensuring that Lucid’s software and hardware meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance—supporting everything from firmware development to large‑scale automotive validation.

This role sits at the intersection of DevOps, embedded systems, and automotive test engineering, enabling fast, safe, and scalable development for the world’s most advanced electric vehicles.

What you’ll be doing

• Architect and maintain DevOps pipelines and test automation infrastructure optimized for automotive and embedded development workflows, including cross‑compilation, ECU flashing, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) validation
• Build internal tools and services that streamline embedded software testing, firmware deployment, and continuous integration for safety‑critical systems
• Collaborate with Embedded Software, Vehicle Integration, and Test Engineering teams to design scalable test environments for Lucid’s in‑vehicle compute modules and real‑time embedded platforms
• Implement containerized and cloud‑native systems using Docker and Kubernetes to orchestrate distributed test execution across lab and cloud resources
• Integrate automotive‑specific workflows into CI/CD systems, including static analysis, MISRA compliance, traceability, and automated regression testing
• Develop monitoring, logging, and diagnostic tools to ensure high availability and performance of embedded test infrastructure
• Support and extend test frameworks used for ECU validation, vehicle‑level testing, and manufacturing test

What we need to see

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, embedded test infrastructure, or automation tooling
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks such as Flask or Django
• Experience with embedded Linux, cross‑compilation, and deploying applications to embedded targets
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN bus, or Automotive Ethernet
• Experience with HIL/SIL systems, embedded test benches, or automotive validation environments such as vector Tools
• Proficiency with version control systems such as GIT or GitLab
• Strong Linux knowledge—deployment, debugging, system monitoring, and automation
• Familiarity with bash scripting and Linux‑based automation workflows

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Background in deploying or maintaining embedded test automation systems, including HIL rigs or ECU validation setups
• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded firmware development
• Exposure to manufacturing test environments for automotive ECUs, embedded boards, or in‑vehicle compute modules
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• Passion for building robust CI/CD pipelines and developer‑facing infrastructure for embedded systems

Bonus Qualifications – Agentic AI Tools & Intelligent Automation

Lucid is increasingly leveraging agentic AI systems to accelerate development, automate complex workflows, and enhance test intelligence. Experience with any of the following is a strong plus:

• Building or integrating AI‑driven DevOps agents for automated debugging, test generation, or pipeline optimization
• Experience with LLM‑powered tools for code analysis, anomaly detection, or automated documentation
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted test case generation, including reinforcement‑learning‑based or model‑based testing
• Experience using or developing autonomous agents that interact with CI/CD systems, embedded hardware, or cloud infrastructure
• Knowledge of AI‑driven observability platforms for predictive monitoring, log intelligence, or automated root‑cause analysis
• Understanding of agent orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or similar tools
• Experience integrating AI agents with automotive workflows such as ECU flashing, HIL orchestration, or embedded diagnostics

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401(k). 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.)

Recruitment Note

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.