Staff Embedded Software Engineer - ADAS/ AD
Staff embedded software engineer at Lucid Motors in Newark, CA, building and optimizing platform software for ADAS and autonomous driving systems: board bring-up, low-level SoC device drivers, camera/ISP bring-up, and video pipelines, working in C/C++ on Linux/QNX with RTOS experience.
- Compensation
- $179.4K–$263.1K / yr
- Location
- Newark, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Staff
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Embedded
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 8+ years of experience in embedded software development for complex systems
- Strong proficiency in C/C++
- Hands-on experience with Linux and/or QNX kernel, BSP, and low-level platform development
- Solid experience with board bring-up and device driver development, including interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI, PCIe, RGMII, SGMII, and camera ISPs
- Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Nice to have
- Advanced C++ application development experience
- Prior experience in ADAS or autonomous driving systems
- Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics, datasheets, and reference designs
- Experience with bootloaders, secure boot, firmware update mechanisms, and UDS diagnostics
- Strong understanding of embedded security concepts, including cryptographic hardware, key management, and certificate management
Full description
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.
About You
You are a strong problem‑solver with excellent communication skills, comfortable working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment. You take ownership, collaborate effectively across disciplines, and are motivated by building reliable, secure platforms for cutting‑edge automotive technology.
If you are passionate about embedded systems and autonomous driving and want to make a tangible impact on next‑generation vehicles, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize embedded platform software for automotive ADAS and autonomous driving systems
- Perform board bring‑up and develop low‑level device drivers for SoC peripherals
- Lead camera bring‑up activities, including ISP integration and validation
- Develop and integrate video pipelines, including video codecs and secure RTP streaming
- Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and application teams to ensure seamless hardware–software integration
- Support platform stability, performance optimization, and production readiness
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in embedded software development for complex systems
- Strong proficiency in C/C++
- Hands‑on experience with Linux and/or QNX kernel, BSP, and low‑level platform development
- Solid experience with board bring‑up and device driver development, including interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI, PCIe, RGMII, SGMII, and camera ISPs
- Experience working with real‑time operating systems (RTOS)
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced C++ application development experience