Senior Staff Engineer, Over-the-Air Cloud

Company: Lucid Motors USA, Inc.
Location: Newark
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

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. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Staff Software Engineer specializing in Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust and efficient OTA systems for our organization. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure seamless software updates and deployments for our products. If you have a strong background in software development, expertise in Python and Golang, and a passion for optimizing performance and scalability in distributed systems, we encourage you to apply. Role Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain OTA systems to enable efficient and secure software updates for our products.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to understand requirements, propose solutions, and define technical specifications for OTA implementations.
• Implement and enhance software systems using Python and Golang, leveraging your production experience with these languages.
• Develop RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between various components of the OTA infrastructure.
• Work with SQL and/or NoSQL databases to store and retrieve data related to OTA updates and deployments.
• Utilize AWS services for efficient deployment and management of OTA systems.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of OTA systems through careful design and implementation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to OTA updates, ensuring seamless and secure software deployments.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering.
  • 8+ years related experience in software development, with a focus on Microservices and Backend Development.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and Golang, with a proven track record of developing and maintaining production-grade applications.
  • In-depth knowledge of RESTful API development principles and best practices.
  • Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, with experience in designing schemas and writing optimized queries.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, SNS/SQS.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize performance and scalability in distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Advanced understanding of data structures and algorithms, with the ability to apply them to complex engineering challenges.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Proven ability to mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering.
    • 3 years related experience.
    • Experience with firmware updates, OTA security, and encryption mechanisms.
    • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and associated tools, such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD. 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.) At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations. Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details. Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team. To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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