Sr. Manager, Global DevOps, E/E and Software Configuration

Newark, CA, United States

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

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.

Role Overview

The Sr. Manager, Global DevOps will lead strategic initiatives across DevOps functions supporting vehicle software, mobile applications, point-of-sale systems, and software build infrastructure. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, operational excellence, and scalability across software deployment and configuration domains. The position requires a visionary leader who can align cross-functional teams, set high standards, attract top talent, and ensure seamless collaboration to meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Innovation

Define and evolve the DevOps strategy for vehicle software, mobile apps, retail systems, and build infrastructure.

Champion innovation in CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and tooling to support scalable software delivery.

Lead efforts to optimize over-the-air (OTA) software update operations, reducing latency and improving reliability.

Operational Excellence

Oversee tooling development for software release and deployment, ensuring robust, automated, and secure workflows.

Drive improvements in vehicle configuration data management, ensuring accuracy and traceability across platforms.

Monitor and enhance build infrastructure performance, including cloud-based Jenkins/GitLab runners and containerized environments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Align DevOps efforts with engineering, QA, product, and business teams to ensure cohesive execution.

Facilitate communication across geographically distributed teams, including offshore and contractor resources.

Support integration with ADAS, Infotainment, and Retail DevOps teams to ensure unified release and validation processes.

Talent Development & Team Building

Mentor and coach team leads and managers across DevOps domains.

Foster a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

Partner with HR and leadership to recruit, retain, and grow top-tier engineering talent.

Expectations for the Role

Set and uphold high standards for software quality, release velocity, and operational resilience.

Ensure disaster recovery readiness and security compliance across DevOps tooling (e.g., SCA, SAST, FOSS scans).

Lead quarterly planning and reporting cycles, including campaign tracking and release metrics.

Represent DevOps in executive forums, providing insights and recommendations on scaling and innovation.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in DevOps, software engineering, or infrastructure leadership roles.

Proven track record in managing CI/CD systems, OTA deployments, and software configuration at scale.

Strong technical foundation in build systems, cloud infrastructure, and automation frameworks.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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