<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></p><p><span>The ADAS team is seeking a visionary Director to lead our AI and Machine Learning efforts, with oversight of Perception team and other AI/ML efforts within ADAS department. This key leadership role requires a proven track record in advancing ADAS and automated driving technologies from concept to production. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic insight, and hands-on experience delivering scalable automotive solutions. They should excel at driving innovation across multidisciplinary teams and possess strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, and related technologies powering next-generation ADAS/AD systems.</span><br><br><br>You Will:</p><ul><li>Manage and lead the ADAS/AD Data Engineering, Perception &amp; Machine Learning and Motion Planning &amp; Control software engineering teams</li><li>Work with other leaders within and outside of the ADAS department to establish strategic plans and objectives regarding ADAS software</li><li>Contribute to the ADAS/AD software development roadmap for safety, driving, parking and viewing features, strategic planning and production rollout planning and present the roadmap to executive leadership</li><li>Define the strategy for sensor data collected from fleet and/or customer vehicles, as well as automated pipelines for data ingest and processing, manual and automated annotation with quality control, and AI model training</li><li>Set the direction for ADAS/AD software development technology roadmaps, including development of BEV Transformer and End-to-End AI models</li><li>Lead the development of ADAS/AD perception software modules including camera, LiDAR, radar and ultrasonic sensor fusion, localization, mapping and environment modeling; as well as the software architecture for SAE Level 2 ADAS and Level 3/4 autonomous driving applications </li><li>Lead and set direction for motion planning and control software modules for ADAS and autonomous driving, including behavior planning and prediction, trajectory planning, optimization-based planning and motion control</li><li>Lead the design, prototyping, engineering, validation, and launch of cutting-edge software stacks for ADAS/AD</li><li>Be responsible for ADAS/AD application software production releases</li><li>Establish and manage strategic external partnerships to augment and complement our in-house capabilities</li><li>Work with ADAS Feature Owners and other stakeholders to establish feature roadmap plans to take ADAS/AD to the next level and provide a best-in-class premium experience</li><li>Lead performance validation and evaluation of ADAS SW releases</li><li>Work closely with external suppliers and internal teams to implement innovative solutions</li><li>Contribute to the timely delivery of fully validated, high-quality customer features</li><li>Work closely with other teams to ensure good communication to achieve a seamless and robust vehicle implementation</li></ul><p><br>You Bring:</p><ul><li>Proven track record of bringing automotive ADAS customer features and/or machine learning algorithm into production</li><li>In-depth experience in optimization, sensor fusion, probabilistic filters (e.g. particle and/or Kalman filter), sensor processing, computer vision, point cloud processing, sensor registration, sensor calibration, machine learning, deep learning</li><li>Knowledge in programming in C/C++, testing complex perception systems </li><li>Experience with automotive supplier interaction, specification development, project/release management, change management</li><li>Capability and creativity to successfully complete projects with unconventional ideas in highly constrained, innovative startup environments</li><li>Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)</li></ul><p><br>Great to Have:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of database systems, big data concepts and cluster computing frameworks (e.g. Spark, Hadoop, or other tools)</li><li>Previous experience with big data applications or back-end software development</li><li>Expertise in classical and modern control design and implementation, familiarity with different approaches such as LQR, MPC, Adaptive, Robust and PID controllers, etc.</li><li>Proven past experiences in complete production cycle of ADAS/AD lateral and longitudinal controllers: model-based design, tuning, SIL/HIL testing and vehicle deployment</li><li>Knowledge of ROS, DDS or other middleware systems, Adaptive AUTOSAR</li><li>Knowledge of any other programming languages (e.g. MATLAB / Simulink, Python, C/C++, JavaScript, etc.) </li><li>Experience writing MISRA conform automotive code </li><li>Experience in working in agile development teams </li><li>Experience in component and system integration, testing and verification on system and vehicle level </li><li>Knowledge of applicable safety standards and regulations (ASPICE, ISO 26262), industry benchmark and customer requirements </li><li>Experience in automotive supplier interaction, specification development, release management, change management </li></ul><p><br>Educational Requirements</p><ul><li>BS minimum in the areas of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or other related fields</li><li>Higher level degrees strongly preferred</li><li>15 or more years of software engineering experience ideally in the automotive field, with at least 5 years of team management experience (12 years of SW engineering experience with MS degree, or 8 years of SW engineering experience with PhD degree)</li></ul><div> </div><div>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.</div><p></p><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>$259,100</span><span>—</span><span>$379,940 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>

Director, ADAS Perception Software Engineering and Machine Learning

<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></p><p><span>The ADAS team is seeking a visionary Director to lead our AI and Machine Learning efforts, with oversight of Perception team and other AI/ML efforts within ADAS department. This key leadership role requires a proven track record in advancing ADAS and automated driving technologies from concept to production. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic insight, and hands-on experience delivering scalable automotive solutions. They should excel at driving innovation across multidisciplinary teams and possess strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, and related technologies powering next-generation ADAS/AD systems.</span><br><br><br>You Will:</p><ul><li>Manage and lead the ADAS/AD Data Engineering, Perception &amp; Machine Learning and Motion Planning &amp; Control software engineering teams</li><li>Work with other leaders within and outside of the ADAS department to establish strategic plans and objectives regarding ADAS software</li><li>Contribute to the ADAS/AD software development roadmap for safety, driving, parking and viewing features, strategic planning and production rollout planning and present the roadmap to executive leadership</li><li>Define the strategy for sensor data collected from fleet and/or customer vehicles, as well as automated pipelines for data ingest and processing, manual and automated annotation with quality control, and AI model training</li><li>Set the direction for ADAS/AD software development technology roadmaps, including development of BEV Transformer and End-to-End AI models</li><li>Lead the development of ADAS/AD perception software modules including camera, LiDAR, radar and ultrasonic sensor fusion, localization, mapping and environment modeling; as well as the software architecture for SAE Level 2 ADAS and Level 3/4 autonomous driving applications&nbsp;</li><li>Lead and set direction for motion planning and control software modules for ADAS and autonomous driving, including behavior planning and prediction, trajectory planning, optimization-based planning and motion control</li><li>Lead the design, prototyping, engineering, validation, and launch of cutting-edge software stacks for ADAS/AD</li><li>Be responsible for ADAS/AD application software production releases</li><li>Establish and manage strategic external partnerships to augment and complement our in-house capabilities</li><li>Work with ADAS Feature Owners and other stakeholders to establish feature roadmap plans to take ADAS/AD to the next level and provide a best-in-class premium experience</li><li>Lead performance validation and evaluation of ADAS SW releases</li><li>Work closely with external suppliers and internal teams to implement innovative solutions</li><li>Contribute to the timely delivery of fully validated, high-quality customer features</li><li>Work closely with other teams to ensure good communication to achieve a seamless and robust vehicle implementation</li></ul><p><br>You Bring:</p><ul><li>Proven track record of bringing automotive ADAS customer features and/or machine learning algorithm into production</li><li>In-depth experience in optimization, sensor fusion, probabilistic filters (e.g. particle and/or Kalman filter), sensor processing, computer vision, point cloud processing, sensor registration, sensor calibration, machine learning, deep learning</li><li>Knowledge in programming in C/C++, testing complex perception systems&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with automotive supplier interaction, specification development, project/release management, change management</li><li>Capability and creativity to successfully complete projects with unconventional ideas in highly constrained, innovative startup environments</li><li>Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)</li></ul><p><br>Great to Have:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of database systems, big data concepts and cluster computing frameworks (e.g. Spark, Hadoop, or other tools)</li><li>Previous experience with big data applications or back-end software development</li><li>Expertise in classical and modern control design and implementation, familiarity with different approaches such as LQR, MPC, Adaptive, Robust and PID controllers, etc.</li><li>Proven past experiences in complete production cycle of ADAS/AD lateral and longitudinal controllers: model-based design, tuning, SIL/HIL testing and vehicle deployment</li><li>Knowledge of ROS, DDS or other middleware systems, Adaptive AUTOSAR</li><li>Knowledge of any other programming languages (e.g. MATLAB / Simulink, Python, C/C++, JavaScript, etc.)&nbsp;</li><li>Experience writing MISRA conform automotive code&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in working in agile development teams&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in component and system integration, testing and verification on system and vehicle level&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of applicable safety standards and regulations (ASPICE, ISO 26262), industry benchmark and customer requirements&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in automotive supplier interaction, specification development, release management, change management&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br>Educational Requirements</p><ul><li>BS minimum in the areas of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or other related fields</li><li>Higher level degrees strongly preferred</li><li>15 or more years of software engineering experience ideally in the automotive field, with at least 5 years of team management experience (12 years of SW engineering experience with MS degree, or 8 years of SW engineering experience with PhD degree)</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div>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.</div><p></p><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>$259,100</span><span>—</span><span>$379,940 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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