Senior Android Software Developer, Infotainment

About Lucid

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.

Senior Android Software Developer, Infotainment 

Lucid Motors is looking for a talented Android UI/UX Software Engineer to help build the worlds best automotive infotainment system. We are looking for someone who is excited to bring their Android experience to our team and contribute to the innovative in-vehicle software deployed on our world class EV’s as well as help develop future models. You will be working alongside a dynamic team of engineers, designers, and visionaries. 

The Role:

• Design, develop, and maintain Android  apps that bring a new level of excitement to in-vehicle infotainment systems. 

• Collaborate with our creative UX/UI designers to define, scope, and refine the user-facing features/interactions and transform your ideas into visually captivating and user-friendly interfaces. 

• Design, implement, and deliver the in-vehicle software utilizing the underlying platform, frameworks, and SDKs. 

• Work in conjunction with platform software engineers to analyze and optimize the system to achieve a highly responsive user experience. 

• Diagnose, analyze, and resolve relevant issues based on testing, and user validation. 

• Ignite your coding skills as you integrate multimedia features like audio/video playback, navigation, and connectivity to create unforgettable in-car experiences. 

• Learn the ropes of securing user data and ensuring privacy, all while staying up-to-date with industry best practices. 

• Dive into debugging and resolve software issues, gaining experience in performance optimization and system stability. 

• Stay on the cutting edge of Android  development trends, applying the latest techniques to your projects. 

• Join forces with hardware and firmware teams to ensure your code seamlessly integrates with the vehicle's systems. 

• Document your journey, sharing your experiences through code comments, system architecture, and user guides. 

• Stay informed about automotive infotainment standards and regulations and contribute to the success of our projects. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands on development experience in Java or Kotlin 

• 4+ years of hands on development experience on Android  or similar device platform 

• 3+ years of experience designing, testing, maintaining, & launching commercial software products 

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical degree is required.  Master's degree or higher education is preferred. 

Bonus Points: 

• Familiarity with Android Studio and the Android SDK. 

• Ability to embrace software design patterns and best practices. 

• Skilled in test-driven development or test automation. 

• Experience with version control systems such as Git.