
Engineering Program Manager (EPM) – Perception & Mapping
About Lucid Motors
At Lucid Motors, we are redefining the future of luxury electric mobility. Our mission is to deliver the most advanced electric vehicles in the world — pushing boundaries in performance, intelligence, and design. The Perception and Mapping organization powers the core technologies that enable safe, intelligent, and intuitive driving experiences.
As a Engineering Program Manager (EPM), you will lead complex, cross-functional programs that span multiple engineering teams, ensuring timely delivery of cutting-edge perception and mapping capabilities for next-generation ADAS and autonomous driving systems.
Responsibilities
· Drive end-to-end program execution across Machine Learning Perception, Parking Perception, Sensor Fusion, Environment Modeling, and Mapping & Navigation teams.
· Define program scope, objectives, and success metrics aligned with product and organizational goals.
· Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
· Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, validation, systems, and product teams.
· Identify and mitigate risks, resolve dependencies, and proactively manage issues to keep programs on track.
· Ensure seamless integration of perception and mapping software into Lucid production programs.
· Communicate program status, milestones, and risks to stakeholders and executive leadership.
· Champion best practices in program management, including agile methodologies and continuous improvement.
· Support validation and verification activities for perception and mapping systems in prototype and pre-production vehicles.
· Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and technical excellence.
Required Qualifications
· Proven experience managing complex technical programs in automotive, robotics, or related domains.
· Strong understanding of ADAS, autonomous driving systems, and perception technologies (camera, LiDAR, radar, sensor fusion).
· Excellent organizational and leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive alignment across multiple teams.
· Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies (Jira, Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
· Exceptional communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
· 7+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering leadership roles.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience working with machine learning, mapping, and sensor fusion systems.
· Familiarity with software development lifecycles, CI/CD, and MLOps practices.
· Background in system-level integration and validation for automotive or embedded systems.
· Advanced degree in engineering or management.
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$153,100 - $224,510 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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