Lucid Motors · 2 weeks ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer – Productization & Deployment (ADAS/Autonomous Driving)
Newark, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$176K/yr - $258K/yr
7+ years expLucid Motors is redefining the luxury electric vehicle experience, combining cutting-edge technology with exceptional design. The Staff Machine Learning Engineer will lead the integration and deployment of advanced perception models into Lucid’s production ADAS and autonomous driving systems, focusing on productizing ML models and ensuring robust performance on automotive-grade hardware.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Model Integration & Productization
Deploy and integrate perception models (camera, LiDAR) into Lucid’s centralized software stack
Transition experimental components into production-ready modules with robust scheduling and diagnostics
Performance Optimization
Optimize inference pipelines using CUDA, TensorRT, and mixed-precision techniques for real-time performance
Implement multithreaded scheduling and containerized deployments for automotive platforms
Pipeline Development & Automation
Build CI/CD pipelines for nightly deployments, HIL verification, and KPI reporting
Automate data recording, evaluation frameworks, and regression testing
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with ML researchers, software engineers, and OEM partners to ensure seamless integration
Support SDK development and customer-facing deliverables
System Diagnostics & Monitoring
Implement runtime performance metrics, logging, and error reporting for perception stack reliability
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in software engineering for perception or autonomous systems
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, with experience in ROS1/2, OpenCV, and GPU acceleration
Hands-on experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch) and inference optimization (TensorRT, CUDA)
Expertise in containerization (Docker), CI/CD, and automated deployment pipelines
Proven ability to lead technical projects and collaborate across teams
Preferred
Experience with automotive perception systems and ADAS software stacks
Familiarity with automotive safety standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE)
Knowledge of multithreaded scheduling and real-time performance tuning
Background in SDK development and automotive customer integration
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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