Sr. Staff Engineer, Infotainment Platform

About

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Staff Engineer, Infotainment Platform to design and deliver the foundational software layers for next-generation automotive platforms. This role will be responsible for board support package (BSP) architecture, low-level driver development, and in-vehicle communication systems, enabling scalable, high-performance infotainment and domain controller platforms.

You will work at the intersection of hardware, OS, and vehicle networks, playing a critical role in shaping the software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture.

Key Responsibilities

BSP Architecture & Development

• Lead board bring-up activities for automotive SoCs (Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Renesas, TI, etc.)
• Architect and develop Linux/QNX BSP, including kernel configuration and customization
• Develop and optimize bootloaders (U-Boot, LK) for fast and reliable system startup
• Design and implement device drivers (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, USB, display, audio, networking)
• Optimize system performance (boot time, CPU/memory usage, power management)

Vehicle Communication Architecture

• Define and implement vehicle communication stacks supporting:
  • CAN / CAN-FD / LIN
  • Automotive Ethernet (100/1000BASE-T1)
  • SOME/IP, DoIP, TCP/IP-based services
• Design gateway and domain controller communication architectures
• Develop vehicle abstraction layer (VAL) and service interfaces for upper layers (middleware / Android Automotive)
• Integrate diagnostics (UDS/OBD-II) and vehicle health monitoring systems

System Integration & Debugging

• Lead hardware-software integration and system bring-up
• Collaborate with silicon vendors, Tier-1 suppliers, and internal teams
• Debug complex system issues using tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, CAN analyzers, and kernel logs
• Ensure platform stability, scalability, and production readiness

Architecture & Leadership

• Define scalable, modular platform architecture across vehicle programs
• Conduct design reviews and architecture governance
• Mentor engineers and lead cross-functional collaboration
• Drive best practices in CI/CD, code quality, and platform reuse

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in embedded systems and automotive software
• Strong expertise in Linux BSP development and kernel internals
• Hands-on experience with device driver development
• Deep understanding of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, SOME/IP, DoIP)
• Experience working with automotive SoCs and hardware bring-up
• Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded debugging tools
• Experience with Yocto or similar build systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with QNX BSP development
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive
• Experience with Android Automotive OS (HAL / vehicle integration)
• Exposure to zonal or domain controller architectures
• Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262)
• Experience with vehicle cybersecurity (secure boot, encrypted communication)
• Cloud connectivity and OTA update integration experience

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.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$216,600-$317,680 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.)