Lucid Motors · 2 weeks ago
Staff Behavior Planning Engineer, Autonomous Driving
Newark, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $251K/yr
2+ years expLucid Motors is a leader in luxury electric vehicles, focused on creating an elevated human experience through innovative design. The Staff Behavior Planning Engineer will design and deploy advanced behavior planning algorithms for autonomous driving features, collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless integration and drive innovation in vehicle safety and intelligence.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, prototype, test, and deploy state-of-the-art behavior planning algorithms for autonomous and assisted driving features
Develop and implement decision-making, trajectory and route planning, and optimization-based planning frameworks
Collaborate closely with perception, controls, localization, and systems teams to ensure robust and efficient integration of planning software
Drive innovation through the invention of novel algorithms and features that elevate the safety, comfort, and intelligence of Lucid vehicles
Support the validation and verification of behavior planning components in simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and on-road testing environments
Qualification
Required
MS degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of professional experience, or a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline
Strong C++ programming skills with a solid understanding of software engineering best practices
Deep knowledge of decision-making algorithms such as graph/tree search methods or AI-based planners
Experience with motion and behavior planning concepts including decision-making under uncertainty, optimization techniques, trajectory generation, and route planning
Hands-on experience with embedded systems integration in robotics or automotive domains
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience with middleware systems such as ROS or DDS
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash
Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, CARLA) and frameworks for testing autonomous systems
Experience and understanding of deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Experience and knowledge of imitation/reinforcement learning techniques
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and modern development workflows
Prior work on scenario-based testing, MIL/SIL/HIL environments, or automated test frameworks
Exposure to CI tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Equity program
Discretionary annual incentive program
Company
Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$14.23BKey Investors
UberAyar Third Investment CompanyThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $975M
2025-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2025-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
Leadership Team
Marc Winterhoff
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
Peter Rawlinson
CEO and CTO
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