Staff Machine Learning Engineer – (ADAS/Autonomous Driving)
Company: Lucid Motors
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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. About
Lucid At Lucid, we are redefining the luxury electric vehicle
experience, combining cutting-edge technology 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 a Staff Software Engineer to lead the integration
and deployment of advanced perception models into Lucid’s
production ADAS and autonomous driving systems. This role focuses
on productizing ML models , ensuring robust performance on
automotive-grade hardware, and building scalable pipelines for
deployment and validation. You will collaborate with ML
researchers, perception engineers, and hardware teams to deliver
high-performance, safety-compliant solutions. Key Responsibilities
Model Integration & Productization Deploy and integrate perception
models (camera, LiDAR) into Lucid’s centralized software stack.
Transition experimental components into production-ready modules
with robust scheduling and diagnostics. Performance Optimization
Optimize inference pipelines using CUDA, TensorRT, 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 for perception
stack reliability. Required Qualifications BS/MS in Computer
Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 7 years of
experience in software engineering for perception or autonomous
systems. Strong proficiency in C++ and Python , with experience in
ROS1/2, OpenCV, and GPU acceleration. Hands-on experience with ML
frameworks (PyTorch) and inference optimization (TensorRT, CUDA).
Expertise in containerization (Docker), CI/CD, and automated
deployment pipelines. Proven ability to lead technical projects and
collaborate across teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience with
automotive perception systems 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 and automotive customer integration.
Salary Range : 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. Base Pay Range
(Annual) $180,900 - $265,320 USD Additional Compensation and
Benefits : 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.) By Submitting your
application, you understand and agree that your personal data will
be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice . If
you are a California resident, please refer to our California
Candidate Privacy Notice . To all recruitment agencies : 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.
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