About the position
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. Lucid Motors is looking for a talented Android UI/UX Staff Software Engineer to help build the worlds best automotive infotainment system. We are looking for someone who is excited to bring their Android experience to our team and contribute to the innovative in-vehicle software deployed on our world class EV's as well as help develop future models. You will be working alongside a dynamic team of engineers, designers, and visionaries.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Android apps that bring a new level of excitement to in-vehicle infotainment systems.
- Collaborate with our creative UX/UI designers to define, scope, and refine the user-facing features/interactions and transform your ideas into visually captivating and user-friendly interfaces.
- Design, implement, and deliver the in-vehicle software utilizing the underlying platform, frameworks, and SDKs.
- Work in conjunction with platform software engineers to analyze and optimize the system to achieve a highly responsive user experience.
- Diagnose, analyze, and resolve relevant issues based on testing, and user validation.
- Integrate multimedia features like audio/video playback, navigation, and connectivity to create unforgettable in-car experiences.
- Secure user data and ensure privacy, staying up-to-date with industry best practices.
- Debug and resolve software issues, gaining experience in performance optimization and system stability.
- Stay on the cutting edge of Android development trends, applying the latest techniques to your projects.
- Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration of code with the vehicle's systems.
- Document experiences through code comments, system architecture, and user guides.
- Stay informed about automotive infotainment standards and regulations and contribute to the success of our projects.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands on development experience in Java, Kotlin or Swift
- 4+ years of hands on development experience on Android or similar device platform
- 3+ years of experience designing, testing, maintaining, or launching commercial software products
- BS or MS (preferred) in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with Android Studio and the Android SDK.
- Ability to embrace software design patterns and best practices.
- Skilled in test driven development or test automation.
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Vacation
- 401k
- Equity program
- Discretionary annual incentive program
