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Lucid Motors · 23 hours ago

Intern, Charging & Smart Energy - Summer 2026

positionNewark, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$43/hr - $63/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Lucid Motors is a company focused on luxury electric vehicles and sustainable mobility. They are seeking a passionate Computer Science Intern to assist in building a cloud platform for Vehicle-to-Grid services, which will enhance communication between utilities and EV charging systems.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
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Responsibilities

Platform Development & Integration: Build APIs, scripts, and secure authentication for V1G services and DERMS/OEM systems
Testing & Quality Assurance: Validate features through unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure reliability and scalability
Automation & Monitoring: Configure monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and maintain operational visibility
Documentation & Collaboration: Create technical documentation and work closely with product managers and technical specialists on architecture

Qualification

PythonREST APIsCloud basicsLinuxDockerKubernetesCI/CD pipelinesGitEnergy systems knowledgeIoT knowledgeEV charging protocolsProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Required: Python/Java/Node.js, REST APIs, cloud basics (AWS/Azure/GCP), Linux, problem-solving
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred

Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Git, security standards, smart grid/V1G concepts
Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Exposure to data security and encryption standards
Interest in smart grid technologies and vehicle-to-grid (V2G/V1G) concepts
Familiarity with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
Experience with Git version control
Knowledge of energy systems, IoT, or EV charging protocols (OCPP, ISO 15118) is a plus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Equity program
Discretionary annual incentive program

Company

Lucid Motors

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Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.
dateFounded in 2007
location
Newark, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://lucidmotors.com

H1B Sponsorship

Lucid Motors has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$14.23B
Key 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

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Marc Winterhoff
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
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Peter Rawlinson
CEO and CTO
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