Senior Software Engineer – Audio Stream Management (Infotainment)

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We are seeking a Senior Audio Software Engineer with strong expertise in audio stream routing and low-level audio frameworks for automotive infotainment systems.
This is a purely hands-on technical role, focused on audio framework, routing, and HAL-level development, reinforcing a critical audio ownership area.

You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining audio stream management across QNX and Android-based infotainment platforms, covering media, navigation, voice assistant, telephony, and system sounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement audio stream routing and arbitration at framework and HAL level

• Develop and maintain QNX Audio Framework and Audio HAL components

• Ensure correct handling of concurrent audio streams with priority and waiver mechanisms

• Work on low-latency, low-level audio paths for automotive use cases

• Integrate and maintain Android Audio Stack and CarPlay audio flows

• Interface with hardware, DSP, and SoC audio stacks (Qualcomm or equivalent)

• Troubleshoot and resolve audio issues related to synchronization, latency, and resource conflicts

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Take technical ownership of audio components currently supported by external vendors

• Collaborate closely with middleware and system teams (no people management)

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in C / C++

• Solid experience with QNX and embedded audio development

• Deep understanding of:

• Audio stream routing

• Audio frameworks and HALs

• Low-level audio concepts (buffers, latency, timing)

• Experience with Android Automotive Audio Stack

• Knowledge of automotive audio architectures (no radio/tuner scope)

Nice to Have

• Experience with Qualcomm low-level audio stack (or equivalent SoC vendor)

• Familiarity with A2B audio bus

• Experience with CarPlay audio integration

• Exposure to DSP concepts

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving mindset on complex, low-level issues

• Comfortable working independently in a key technical ownership role

• Clear and effective technical communication in a multicultural environment

• Strong focus on stability, audio quality, and robustness

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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