Lucid Motors · 1 day ago
Engineering Program Manager (EPM) – Perception & Mapping
Newark, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$153K/yr - $225K/yr
7+ years expLucid Motors is redefining the future of luxury electric mobility, aiming to deliver the most advanced electric vehicles in the world. As an Engineering Program Manager (EPM), you will lead complex, cross-functional programs to ensure timely delivery of perception and mapping capabilities for next-generation ADAS and autonomous driving systems.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Medical
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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
CTO and CEO
Recent News
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