Staff Engineer Android, Infotainment Software

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Lucid Motors

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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.

Lucid Motors is leading the charge in redefining luxury electric vehicles. We are seeking a highly skilled Android Automotive software engineers to join our Infotainment Software team. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating, optimizing, and delivering seamless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto experiences in Lucid’s next-generation infotainment systems.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including HMI/UX, multimedia, system architects, and quality assurance, to ensure exceptional performance and compliance with Apple and Google standards.

Key Responsibilities:

CarPlay & Android Auto Integration and Development:

Develop, maintain, and optimize Apple CarPlay and Android Auto features on Android Automotive OS (AAOS)-based infotainment systems.

Ensure compliance with Apple CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto certification requirements.

Feature Enhancement and Performance Optimization:

Implement advanced features for CarPlay and Android Auto to provide a seamless and intuitive user experience.

Optimize system performance, ensuring stability, low latency, and minimal resource consumption.

Diagnose and resolve software issues related to CarPlay, Android Auto, connectivity, and multimedia performance.

Collaboration and Certification:

Collaborate with Apple and Google certification teams to meet all compliance and performance benchmarks.

Work closely with hardware, UX, system engineering, audio, Android Framework, Media and other cross functional teams implement new features

Document development processes, design decisions, and participate in regular code reviews.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in embedded systems development for automotive or consumer electronics.
  • Expertise in Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and Android Framework development.
  • Proficiency in Java/Kotlin and C/C++
  • Hand on experience in developing Android Apps or services implementing USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Multimedia, voice recognition and audio features.
  • Exposure to Linux Kernel and device driver concepts
  • Strong problem solving and technical communication skills.
  • Proficient in debugging with tools like adb, logcat, Wireshark, and gdb.
  • Familiarity with Agile development practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands on experience in integrating CarPlay and Android Auto into infotainment systems
  • Familiarity with Apple’s MFi program, CarPlay certification, and Google’s Android Auto validation process.
  • Experience in Android HAL development and native development using NDK

Why Join Lucid Motors?

  • Be Part of a Revolutionary Team: Work on cutting-edge infotainment solutions for luxury electric vehicles.
  • Innovate with Industry Leaders: Collaborate with world-class engineers and designers.
  • Growth and Impact: Play a key role in shaping the future of automotive infotainment.
  • Work with Purpose: Contribute to sustainable mobility and the future of transportation.


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)
$171,500 - $251,460 USD

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