Staff Machine Learning Engineer – (ADASAutonomous Driving)
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Newark, DE - USA
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Job Summary
About Lucid
At Lucid we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucids 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 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 the world united by a shared commitment to refusing to settle youcanhelpredefinewhatspossible andshape the future of mobility.
About Lucid
At Lucid we are redefining the luxury electric vehicle experience combiningcutting-edgetechnology with exceptional design to deliver intuitive safe and exhilarating mobility. Join our team and help shape the future of autonomous driving.
The Role
We are seeking aStaff Software Engineerto lead the integration and deployment of advancedperceptionmodels into Lucids production ADAS and autonomous driving systems. This role focuses onproductizing ML models ensuring robust performance on automotive-grade hardware and building scalable pipelines for deployment and validation. You will collaborate with ML researchersperceptionengineers and hardware teams to deliver high-performance safety-compliant solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Model Integration & Productization
- Deploy and integrateperceptionmodels (camera LiDAR) into Lucids centralized software stack.
- Transition experimental components into production-ready modules with robust scheduling and diagnostics.
- Performance Optimization
- Optimizeinference pipelines using CUDATensorRT and mixed-precision techniques for real-time performance.
- Implement multithreaded scheduling and containerized deployments for automotive platforms.
- Pipeline Development & Automation
- Build CI/CD pipelines for nightly deployments HIL verification and KPI reporting.
- Automate data recording evaluation frameworks and regression testing.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with ML researchers software engineers and OEM partners to ensure seamless integration.
- Support SDK development and customer-facing deliverables.
- System Diagnostics & Monitoring
- Implement runtime performance metrics logging and error reporting forperceptionstack reliability.
Required Qualifications
- BS/MS in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 7 years of experience in software engineering forperceptionor autonomous systems.
- StrongproficiencyinCandPython with experience in ROS1/2 OpenCV and GPU acceleration.
- Hands-on experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch) and inference optimization (TensorRT CUDA).
- Expertisein containerization (Docker) CI/CD and automated deployment pipelines.
- Proven ability to lead technical projects and collaborate across teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automotiveperceptionsystems and ADAS software stacks.
- Familiarity with automotive safety standards (ISO 26262 ASPICE).
- Knowledge of multithreaded scheduling and real-time performance tuning.
- Background in SDK development andautomotivecustomer integration.
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$180900 - $265320 USD
Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitivebenefits packageincluding medical dental and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a401(k) retirementplan. Eligible employees may alsoparticipatein Lucids equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards if applicable aredeterminedbased on individual performance role scope market considerations and overall company resultsin accordance withthe 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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Staff IC
About Company
Lucid is the future of sustainable mobility, designing electric cars that further reimagines the driving experience.
