Senior Embedded Software Engineer - ADAS / AD
- Level
- Senior
Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.
Open. First seen 6 October 2026.
About the role
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About Lucid
At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s 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 integrity.
In 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 production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.
Your Role:
- Implement efficient and robust software for our embedded autonomous driving compute platform, such as sensor drivers, middleware components, diagnostics, perception/planning/control modules, and ADAS/AD customer features
- Optimize performance, safety and security of the software using state-of-the art algorithms and dedicated hardware components
- Integrate, test and validate software components to ensure the required high software quality level and conformity to industry standards
- Be part of a fast-paced, highly motivated agile team developing cutting-edge ADAS/AD customer features!
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated excellence in C programming skills in the embedded context
- Experience with real-time operating systems, micro-controllers and their standard peripheral components
- A proven track record of developing and delivering AUTOSAR compliant software for embedded devices or controllers
- Proficiency in Classic AUTOSAR stack and familiarity with an AUTOSAR configuration tools
- Experience in AUTOSAR configuration tools like EB Tresos, DaVinci Configurator, DaVinci Developer etc
- Hands on knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic on various layers - MCAL/BSW/CDD/RTE/Applications etc
- Experience in working on Aurix or any other advanced micro controllers.
- knowledge of automotive diagnostics - UDS, DoIP, etc
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience with board bring-up
- Experience in working on Aurix or any other advanced micro controllers.
- Experience in reading schematics and data sheets
- Experience in debugging of low-level embedded projects - Lauterbach, iSystem etc
- Knowledge of automotive vehicle communication networks, such as CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, LIN
- Experience with scripting tools and methods to optimize SW development and testing activities
- Experience with testing techniques, e.g. unit, HIL, SIL testing
- Experience in Functional Safety (FuSa) and ISO 26262
- Knowledge of MISRA C/C++ rules and automotive SPICE
- knowledge of ASPICE, V-Model, functional safety topics
Education:
- BS minimum in the areas of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other related fields
- Ideally 5+ years of work experience
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.
Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.
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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.
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. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.
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CAN bus
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C++
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The team: ADAS - HDW & SW Eng, ADAS & Autonomous Vehicles HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 15 open in ADAS - HDW & SW Eng, ADAS & Autonomous Vehicles. 8 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in January: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
C++ (12 of 15), Python (8 of 15), C (5 of 15), CI/CD (5 of 15), Machine Learning (5 of 15), Jira (4 of 15), Linux (4 of 15)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Engineering Manager, Data Infrastructure posted Oct 15
- ADAS/AD Simulation Engineer - Tools posted Oct 12
- Verification Engineer - ADAS Driving & Safety Features posted Oct 12
- Software Engineer, ADAS Behavior Planning and Integration posted Oct 8
- Staff Embedded Software Engineer - ADAS/ AD posted Sep 30
- Perception Software Engineer, Autonomous Driving posted Sep 25
- Sr. Staff Engineer, Motion Planning and Controls, Autonomous Driving posted Sep 22
- Senior Software Engineer, ADAS Feature Integration posted Aug 26
- Sr/Staff Perception Machine Learning Engineer posted Aug 19
- Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure posted Aug 10
- Perception Machine Learning Engineer – ADAS posted Aug 5
- Senior Machine Learning Engineer, End-to-End Planning posted Jul 23
- Senior Engineer, Motion Planning and Controls, Autonomous Driving posted Oct 30
- Staff Machine Learning Engineer – (ADAS/Autonomous Driving) posted Jan 30
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