
Sr Embedded Software Engineer - ADAS / AD
We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our ADAS / Autonomous Driving Platform Software team. This role focuses on building and enabling secure, high‑performance embedded platforms for next‑generation automotive systems.
The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in Linux/QNX BSP development, hardware bring‑up, and secure embedded systems, and enjoys working at the intersection of hardware, operating systems, and real‑time software.
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
- 5+ 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
- 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
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.
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$158,400 - $217,800 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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