Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure

About LucidAt 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 productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.About the TeamTheADASData Infrastructure team builds and operates the foundational systems that powerautonomousvehicle development. We create scalable platforms, services, and data pipelines that ingest, process, store, and serve large-scale sensor data from vehicle fleets to engineering teams across the company. We build the platforms and services that transform vehicle data into usable datasets forautonomousvehicle development.The RoleWe are looking for a software engineer to help build the data platform that supportsautonomousvehicle development. You will design, develop, and operate high-scale data pipelines and backend services responsible for processing and managing large-scale sensor datasets, includingcamera, LiDAR, and vehicle telemetry data.This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving challenging distributed systems and data infrastructure problems, working across the full lifecycle from service development to production operations. You will collaborate closely with internal customers to deliver reliable, scalable, and efficient solutions that enable data-driven development ofautonomousvehicle technologies.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain backend services and data pipelines for ingesting, processing, storing, and serving sensor datasets.Develop reliable and scalable systems using Python and AWS cloud services.Build APIs, data services, and tooling that enable efficient access toautonomousvehicle data.Improve platform reliability, observability, performance, and operational efficiency.Own production services and participate in troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysis.Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external teams to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions.Optimizestorage, compute, and data movement costs while maintaining high performance and availability.Contribute to architecture discussions, code reviews, and engineering best practices.Support CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and operational excellence across the platform.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.3+ years of professional software engineering experienceStrong software development experience in Python.Experience building and operating backend services, distributed systems, or large-scale data platforms.Professional experience with AWS and deploying applications to Kubernetes clusters.Experience with Airflow or other workflow orchestratorsExperience designing data pipelines, ETL systems, or data processing frameworks.Experience developing containerized applications, backend microservices, and event-driven systems or data pipelines.Past experience in theAutonomous Driving or automotiveindustry, specifically backend and cloud development.Preferred QualificationsStrong ownership mindset with the ability to drive projects from design through production operations.Experience building distributed systems or data platforms that process large-scale datasets in cloud environments.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.Compensation & Benefits:Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitivebenefits packageincluding medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a401(k) retirementplan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may alsoparticipatein Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, aredeterminedbased on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results,in accordance withthe terms of the applicable plans. Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.Accessibility:Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need anyaccommodation toparticipatein the application process, please contact us atTA-Operations lucidmotors.com. 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