Staff Software Development Engineer In Test, Platform Software

• Own end-to-end test development, execution and release tracking, test reporting, defect management, and the coordination of incoming and outgoing cross-functional tickets to ensure timely resolution and clear stakeholder communication.
• Lead the integration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of test benches, including new hardware bring-up, configuration, setup updates, bench tracking, troubleshooting, and resolution of hardware- and bench-related issues.
• Develop and enhance test software, tools, and scripts to automate testing, improve test efficiency, and optimize validation environments.
• Actively contribute to test code design and code reviews, driving quality, maintainability, and robust engineering practices.

We are seeking an accomplished Staff Software Development Engineer in Test to provide technical leadership and strategic ownership within our Embedded Platform team. This role will define and drive test automation architecture, execution, and continuous improvement of embedded software verification on target hardware, including scalable automation, requirements-based validation, and the delivery of production-ready test suites and test deliverables. The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous technical leader with deep embedded systems testing expertise who can solve complex cross-functional challenges, influence engineering direction, mentor others, and advance quality across the development lifecycle. Extensive automotive testing experience is strongly preferred., * Proficiency in Python, CAPL or C/C++

• Proven experience integrating automated test scripts and test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable scalable, reliable, and continuous validation.
• Proficiency in understanding vehicle communication protocols such as Automotive Ethernet, CAN/CAN-FD, LIN and ISO-14229 Diagnostics Standards
• Proven experience validating low-level embedded software, including bootloaders, communication stacks, and diagnostic services.
• Proven ability to translate requirements into robust hardware- and software-based test cases and convert manual tests into scalable, maintainable automation.

• Proven ability to interpret PCB schematics and diagnose complex issues across software, hardware, and test environments.

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field is required. Master’s degree or higher education is preferred.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with CAN, Ethernet, LIN debugging/testing using Vector CANoe and similar tools
• Familiarity with automation via Jenkins, Git (GitLab), Python
• Vehicle level testing/debugging experience preferred
• Hands-on experience testing Automotive Ethernet time synchronization using Precision Time Protocol (PTP) with IEEE 802.1AS or IEEE 1588 requirements, is preferred.
• Hands-on experience using Raspberry Pi platforms to develop, integrate, and execute hardware-based test automation solutions is preferred.

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing “ approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.