At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
Overview:
Lucid Vehicles is seeking a talented Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of software for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) nodes using NXP NCJ29D6 chips (also known as Ranger 5). This role requires expertise in board bring-up, C programming, CAN protocol, and FreeRTOS. Knowledge of Ultra-Wideband technology is highly desirable.
Responsibilities:
· Develop and implement embedded software for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) nodes using NXP NCJ29D6 chips (Ranger 5).
· Perform board bring-up activities including hardware validation and debugging.
· Design and develop device drivers and firmware for embedded systems.
· Ensure software meets performance, power consumption, and memory usage requirements.
· Integrate and optimize software for real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS).
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate UWB features into the overall system architecture.
· Debug and troubleshoot software issues related to UWB nodes and other embedded systems.
· Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
· Write and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and test plans.
· Stay updated with the latest embedded technologies and industry trends.
· Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
· Proven experience in embedded software development.
· Strong proficiency in C programming language.
· Experience with board bring-up, including hardware validation and debugging.
· In-depth knowledge of the CAN protocol and its application in embedded systems.
· Experience with real-time operating systems, particularly FreeRTOS.
· Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
· Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
· Knowledge of Ultra-Wideband technology is highly desirable.
· Experience with NXP NCJ29D6 chips (Ranger 5) is a plus.
· Understanding of device drivers and firmware development is a plus.
· Familiarity with UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services) and DoIP (Diagnostics over Internet Protocol) is a plus.
· Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$163,700—$240,020 USD
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Lucid is a visual collaboration suite that helps teams see and build the future. Virtual whiteboarding, intelligent diagramming, and cloud visualization come together to empower organizations to take plans from initial ideas all the way to successful delivery. Together, they are utilized in over 180 countries by more than 25 million users. Ninety-six percent of the Fortune 500 use Lucidchart, and customers include Google, GE, NBC Universal and Johnson & Johnson. Lucid’s partners include industry leaders such as Google, Atlassian, Amazon Web Services, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Since the Utah-based company’s founding in 2010, it has received numerous awards for its business and workplace culture.
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