Tech Specialist, Planning & Control, Dream Drive
Lucid Motors · Newark, CA
About this role
**Tech Specialist, Planning & Control, Dream Drive** **About Lucid** Lucid is creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation. Built on proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, Lucid's award-winning vehicles embody the "Compromise Nothing™" approach, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and space. **Role Overview** Staff Software Engineer supporting the auto-parking and low-speed autonomy stack. Focus on trajectory optimization, path smoothing, and local planning with direct impact on Auto Park, Summon, and Park-to-Park features. **Location:** Newark, CA (5 days/week onsite) **Key Responsibilities** • **Motion Planning & Trajectory Optimization** – Develop trajectory optimization algorithms (iLQR/MPC), design constraint-aware optimization, improve local planners • **System Architecture & Performance** – Refactor planning stack, optimize CPU usage, explore GPU acceleration, improve stability and scalability • **Debugging & Validation** – Investigate real-world issues, validate via simulation and vehicle logs, multi-scenario testing • **Research & Innovation** – Prototype new approaches (learned models, barrier functions, ML-based planning), benchmark algorithms • **Cross-Team Collaboration** – Drive technical discussions, maintain documentation, track work via Jira **Required Qualifications** • M.S. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Control, Electrical Engineering, or related field • 5-8+ years in autonomous driving, ADAS, or robotics (large-scale data, real-time systems) • Strong C/C++ programming and software engineering design principles • Full production lifecycle experience: requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, validation, deployment • Hands-on embedded platform integration (NVIDIA Xavier/Orin, Infineon Aurix) • Production-grade system building experience • Leadership experience **Preferred Qualifications** • ML-based planning approaches • GPU or parallel computing for planning • Production vehicle deployment track record **Compensation & Benefits** **Salary Range:** $179,400 – $263,120 USD (Annual) Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, paid time off, 401(k), equity program eligibility, and discretionary annual incentives. **Equal Opportunity & Accessibility** Lucid is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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