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Lucid Motors · 3 weeks ago

Technical Fellow, Telematics and Connectivity Software Architect

Southfield, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$212K/yr - $310K/yr

10+ years exp

Lucid Motors is a company focused on luxury electric vehicles, aiming to elevate the human experience through innovative design. They are seeking a Technical Fellow to lead the development of telematics and connectivity software architectures for their next-generation vehicles, ensuring secure and scalable communication systems.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Architect and implement the vehicle’s embedded connectivity modules (apps, middleware, firmware)

Drive system-level architecture decisions influencing future SDV connectivity platforms, collaborating with hardware, cloud, and software platform teams

Lead development of secure OTA frameworks for software, firmware, and telematics updates

Design and optimize communication routing architecture for low-latency, high-reliability operations

Ensure compliance and implementation of eCall system architectures (EU 2015/758, NG112, NENA i3)

Define and enforce cybersecurity, privacy, and safety standards for connected vehicle systems

Integrate vehicle telematics with cloud-based solutions, edge computing, and intelligent data routing. Design communication gateways integrating vehicle networks (CAN, CAN-FD, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet) with telematics and cloud systems using protocols like SOME/IP, DDS, and MQTT

Integrate telematics systems with vehicle diagnostics and health management systems (UDS, OBD-II), enabling predictive maintenance and remote troubleshooting

Ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity regulations and standards such as ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155/R156, including secure boot, certificate management, and trusted execution environments (TEEs)

Architect connectivity solutions aligned with service-oriented SDV platforms, enabling modular, over-the-air updatable services and distributed control logic

Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware/software teams, cybersecurity, and global regulatory experts

Provide technical mentorship and drive innovation across connectivity technologies

Qualification

Telematics systems architectureEmbedded software developmentOver-the-air updatesAutomotive cybersecurity standardsCloud integrationWireless communication technologiesService-oriented architectureTechnical leadershipCross-functional collaborationMentorship

Required

10+ years of experience architecting and developing automotive connectivity and telematics systems within software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms

Deep technical expertise in embedded software and systems architecture for vehicle connectivity modules, middleware, and telematics firmware

Experience with service-oriented and cloud-native architectures for SDV platforms, enabling modular, updatable, and data-driven vehicle services

Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, secure over-the-air (OTA) update frameworks and cloud-integrated communication pathways

Strong understanding of RF principles, antenna design, and wireless performance optimization in automotive environments

Advanced knowledge of cellular and wireless communication technologies (5G, LTE, V2X, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GNSS), including protocol stack integration with embedded and real-time systems

Demonstrated ability to architect end-to-end communication systems linking in-vehicle networks (CAN, CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet) with telematics and cloud platforms using protocols such as SOME/IP, DDS, and MQTT

Expertise in regulatory compliance for global emergency call systems (EU eCall, NG112, NENA i3) and telecommunication standards

Deep familiarity with automotive cybersecurity and privacy standards, including ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155/R156, and implementation of secure boot, certificate management, and trusted execution environments

Proficiency in cloud integration, edge computing, and intelligent data routing for connected vehicle ecosystems

Strong technical leadership, with the ability to mentor cross-functional teams and drive innovation across connectivity and RF domains

Architect and implement the vehicle's embedded connectivity modules (apps, middleware, firmware)