Lucid Motors
Staff Software Engineer, Motion Planning, Parking
Newark, CA · Staff+
Sponsorship not specified$179k-$263kDetected 13 days ago
C++AlgorithmsMachine LearningJiraRoboticsElectrical EngineeringResearchCollaboration
About the role
- This role focuses on trajectory optimization, path smoothing, and local planning, with direct impact on parking features such as Auto Park, Summon, and Park-to-Park.
- The ideal candidate will combine strong algorithmic foundations with production-grade software execution, driving both system performance and scalability.
- This role is based in Newark, CA and requires employees to be onsite five days a week.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance trajectory optimization algorithms (e.g., iLQR / MPC-based approaches) for low-speed scenarios
- Optimize CPU usage and explore parallel/GPU acceleration opportunities
- Validate solutions using:
Requirements
- 8+ years of software development experience in autonomous driving, ADAS, or robotics, with a focus on large-scale data and real-time systems
- Proven track record of delivering
- Hands-on experience with software integration on embedded platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Xavier/Orin, Infineon Aurix)
Nice to have
- ML-based planning approaches
- GPU or parallel computing for planning
- Track record of production deployment in real vehicles
- Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Compensation
- 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
- Base Pay Range (Annual)
- $179,400 - $263,120 USD
- Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.
- Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Benefits
- Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan.
- Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.
- Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
- experience, education and training
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.
- Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations@lucidmotors.com.
- To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
- At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build.
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