<div><div><strong>Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility</strong></div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div></div><p>We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer – Perception Algorithm to develop and optimize sensor fusion, localization, occupancy grid fusion, and drivable space estimation algorithms for autonomous driving and ADAS. This role requires expertise in camera, radar, and LiDAR fusion, classical and deep learning-based perception, and real-time system implementation. The ideal candidate will have strong coding skills in Python and C++, experience with Linux environments, vehicle testing, and tool development to enhance perception system evaluation and debugging.</p><p><strong>Role and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and optimize perception algorithms for Level 2/3 autonomous driving systems using camera, LiDAR, and RADAR data.</li><li>Implement and enhance vehicle localization using GNSS, IMU, LiDAR, and visual odometry.</li><li>Design and develop occupancy grid fusion techniques for environment modeling and obstacle detection.</li><li>Implement drivable space estimation using classical methods (e.g., Bayesian models, rule-based) and deep learning approaches (e.g., BEV segmentation, Transformer models).</li><li>Develop custom tools for sensor data visualization, debugging, and algorithm evaluation.</li><li>Write high-performance, real-time software for deployment on embedded automotive platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Orin, Xavier).</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and robust implementation.</li><li>Test, release, and deploy perception algorithms into Lucid production programs.</li><li>Support the validation and verification of perception algorithms using prototype and pre-production vehicles.</li><li>Propose software algorithms to enhance future autonomous driving capabilities.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Proficient in Python and C++ for real-time and high-performance computing.</li><li>Skilled in Linux development, debugging, and system optimization.</li><li>Experience with sensor fusion (e.g., Kalman Filters, Bayesian Inference).</li><li>Strong knowledge of probabilistic models, SLAM, and Kalman filtering.</li><li>Familiar with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).</li><li>Knowledgeable about ROS, middleware frameworks, and real-time constraints.</li><li>Vehicle testing experience including data collection and algorithm validation.</li><li>Developed tools for data visualization, debugging, and automated evaluation.</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.</li><li>3+ years relevant work experience or Ph.D. for senior roles.</li><li>Advanced degrees preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Multi-modal sensor fusion experience for automotive applications.</li><li>Hands-on HD maps, BEV-based perception, and occupancy grid mapping.</li><li>Understanding of deep learning architectures, including Transformer models.</li><li>Deployed models on NVIDIA Jetson Orin, Xavier, or similar hardware.</li><li>Knowledge of CAN bus, automotive networks, and vehicle interfacing.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><strong>Salary Range</strong>: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>: 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.  (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)</div></div><div>Base Pay Range (Annual)</div><div><span>$154,000</span><span>—</span><span>$211,750 USD</span></div></div></div><div><div><p>By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. If you are a California resident, please refer to our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/california-candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">California Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p></div><div><strong>To all recruitment agencies</strong>: <em>Lucid Motors <strong>does not</strong> 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. </em></div><div> </div></div>

<p>Lucid Motors sets out to create a car that elevates the human experience and transcends the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. A car that is intuitive, liberating, and designed for all the ways people get around. Lucid Motors plans to lead in this new era of mobility by returning to the fundamentals of great design &ndash; where every decision we make is in service of the individual. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own path.</p>

Software Engineer - Perception Algorithm

<div><div><strong>Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility</strong></div><div>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.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>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.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>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.</div></div><p>We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer – Perception Algorithm to develop and optimize sensor fusion, localization, occupancy grid fusion, and drivable space estimation algorithms for autonomous driving and ADAS. This role requires expertise in camera, radar, and LiDAR fusion, classical and deep learning-based perception, and real-time system implementation. The ideal candidate will have strong coding skills in Python and C++, experience with Linux environments, vehicle testing, and tool development to enhance perception system evaluation and debugging.</p><p><strong>Role and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and optimize perception algorithms for Level 2/3 autonomous driving systems using camera, LiDAR, and RADAR data.</li><li>Implement and enhance vehicle localization using GNSS, IMU, LiDAR, and visual odometry.</li><li>Design and develop occupancy grid fusion techniques for environment modeling and obstacle detection.</li><li>Implement drivable space estimation using classical methods (e.g., Bayesian models, rule-based) and deep learning approaches (e.g., BEV segmentation, Transformer models).</li><li>Develop custom tools for sensor data visualization, debugging, and algorithm evaluation.</li><li>Write high-performance, real-time software for deployment on embedded automotive platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Orin, Xavier).</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and robust implementation.</li><li>Test, release, and deploy perception algorithms into Lucid production programs.</li><li>Support the validation and verification of perception algorithms using prototype and pre-production vehicles.</li><li>Propose software algorithms to enhance future autonomous driving capabilities.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Proficient in Python and C++ for real-time and high-performance computing.</li><li>Skilled in Linux development, debugging, and system optimization.</li><li>Experience with sensor fusion (e.g., Kalman Filters, Bayesian Inference).</li><li>Strong knowledge of probabilistic models, SLAM, and Kalman filtering.</li><li>Familiar with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).</li><li>Knowledgeable about ROS, middleware frameworks, and real-time constraints.</li><li>Vehicle testing experience including data collection and algorithm validation.</li><li>Developed tools for data visualization, debugging, and automated evaluation.</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.</li><li>3+ years relevant work experience or Ph.D. for senior roles.</li><li>Advanced degrees preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Multi-modal sensor fusion experience for automotive applications.</li><li>Hands-on HD maps, BEV-based perception, and occupancy grid mapping.</li><li>Understanding of deep learning architectures, including Transformer models.</li><li>Deployed models on NVIDIA Jetson Orin, Xavier, or similar hardware.</li><li>Knowledge of CAN bus, automotive networks, and vehicle interfacing.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><strong>Salary Range</strong>: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>: 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. &nbsp;(Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)</div></div><div>Base Pay Range (Annual)</div><div><span>$154,000</span><span>—</span><span>$211,750 USD</span></div></div></div><div><div><p>By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. If you are a California resident, please refer to our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/california-candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">California Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p></div><div><strong>To all recruitment agencies</strong>: <em>Lucid Motors <strong>does not</strong> 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.&nbsp;</em></div><div>&nbsp;</div></div>

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