Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Charging

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.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Charging

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Charging with strong proficiency in Embedded C, micro-controller programming, and real-time automotive development. The ideal candidate has experience with multicore and ARM-based MCUs, board bring-up, AUTOSAR configuration, diagnostics development, and automotive communication interfaces such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet. Experience in power electronics or EV charging systems is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design, develop, and optimize embedded C software for automotive control systems.

· Program and debug multicore and ARM-based micro-controllers for real-time applications.

· Bring up new hardware boards, validate MCU peripherals, and develop low-level drivers.

· Develop internal test software, diagnostic routines, and automation scripts.

· Configure AUTOSAR Basic Software (BSW) modules using Vector or EB tools.

· Develop vehicle diagnostics including DIDs, DTCs, UDS routines, and diagnostic communication flows.

· Collaborate with hardware, controls, and systems teams for seamless integration and issue resolution.

· Support system-level debugging, bench testing, and on-vehicle bring-up.

· Manage requirements, traceability, and documentation using Jama, Jira, and Confluence.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar technical field is required. Master's degree or higher education is preferred.

· 4 years or more experience in embedded software engineering for automotive control systems, power electronics &/or EV charging systems.

· Strong proficiency in Embedded C and real-time embedded software development.

· Hands-on experience with multicore micro-controller and ARM-based MCU programming.

· Proficiency with T32 (Trace32) or equivalent low-level debugging tools.

· Strong understanding of vehicle system architecture and ECU-to-ECU interactions in electric vehicles.

· Experience configuring AUTOSAR BSWs using Vector or EB tools.

· Experience developing diagnostics (DIDs, DTCs, UDS routines).

· Proficiency with automotive communication protocols and tools, including:

o CAN, LIN, Ethernet, SPI

· Familiar with micro-controller peripheral:

o CAN, LIN, SPI, Ethernet

o ADC, DAC, PWM.

o Flash, Crosscore, MPU etc.

· Use automotive tools such as Vector CANape, CANalyzer/Catalyzer, LIN/CAN/Ethernet sniffing tools for development and validation.

· Experience in board bring-up, low-level driver development, and hardware–software debugging.

· Ability to develop Python automation scripts for testing and validation.

· Experience with Jama and Jira/Confluence.

· Knowledge of high-voltage safety and automotive product safety concepts.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with MATLAB/Simulink model-based development and auto-code generation.

· Knowledge of power electronics (AC/DC, DC/DC converters).

· Experience with EV charging standards (J1772, ISO 15118).

· Familiarity with power conversion controls or V2X/V2H/V2G systems.

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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.

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.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)
$154,000—$211,750 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.)

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