Perception Machine Learning Algorithm Engineer at Lucid Motors

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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.Leading the Future in Luxury Electric and MobilityAt Lucid Motors, we aim to redefine the automotive experience by creating the mostcaptivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate human experience and push theboundaries of space, performance, and intelligence. Our vehicles are designed to beintuitive, liberating, and engineered for the future of mobility.We are committed to leading this new era of luxury electric mobility by returning to thefundamentals of great design—where every decision we make serves both the individualand the environment. Free from the constraints of convention, we empower you to defineyour own experience.Join a team of some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. In addition tocompetitive salaries, we offer a collaborative environment where innovators can make animmediate and meaningful impact. If you are passionate about building a better, moresustainable future, Lucid Motors is the place for you.We are looking for an experienced Perception Machine Learning Algorithm Engineer to joinour ADAS/Autonomous Driving team. This position requires a highly skilled professionalwith a strong background in machine learning, computer vision, and perceptionalgorithms, as well as solid programming expertise.As a member of Lucid’s Perception team, you will research, design, implement, optimize,and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning models that advance perception algorithmsfor autonomous driving. You will conduct literature reviews, develop and modify models toenhance performance, and contribute to the deployment of these models in productionvehicles.Role and Responsibilities• Develop and optimize perception algorithms for Level 2/3 autonomous drivingsystems using camera and LiDAR data.• Design and implement cutting-edge deep learning algorithms for 2D/3D objectdetection, segmentation, tracking, and multi-task learning.• Research and integrate BEV-based transformer models for perception tasks.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and robustimplementation.• Test, release, and deploy perception algorithms into Lucid production programs.• Support the validation and verification of perception algorithms using prototype andpre-production vehicles.• Propose innovative software algorithms to enhance future autonomous drivingcapabilities.Required Qualifications• Strong theoretical foundations and expertise in deep learning algorithms, includingobject detection, tracking, and segmentation.• Proficient in Python with a focus on clean, efficient, and scalable softwaredevelopment.• Comfortable working with large codebases and debugging complex machinelearning models.• Experience with PyTorch or other ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, MXNet).• Ability to design and construct evaluation pipelines to unit-test ML models underdiverse conditions and environments.• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, AutomotiveEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or a Ph.D. in a related field for asenior position.• Advanced degrees are preferred.Preferred Qualifications• Experience developing BEV transformer models for perception.• Proficiency in C++ with experience writing efficient, maintainable code.• Practical, hands-on approach to solving complex problems in autonomous driving.• Experience in testing and validating perception systems in real-world conditions.• Experience working in agile development teams.• Expertise in component and system integration, testing, and verification at thesystem and vehicle levels.  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.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)$156,800 - $215,600 USDBy Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.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.