Sr. Software Quality Program Engineer

What You Bring

• Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive software quality, software validation, diagnostics, system integration, software engineering, technical program management, or related technical disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience supporting customer-facing programs, strategic partnerships, supplier integrations, or cross-company engineering initiatives.
• Experience supporting software quality activities throughout the product lifecycle, including development, launch, production support, and field operations.
• Strong understanding of automotive software development, validation methodologies, release management, defect management, and software quality processes.
• Experience investigating software issues using logs, diagnostics, DTCs, CAN data, PCAPs, cloud telemetry, vehicle signals, and other technical evidence sources.
• Strong root-cause analysis and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience coordinating software issue investigations and corrective actions across multiple engineering organizations.
• Experience working directly with strategic customers, external partners, suppliers, or cross-company engineering teams.
• Strong ability to influence engineering execution and drive accountability across organizations without direct reporting authority.
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer-facing technical discussions and translate customer concerns into actionable engineering priorities.
• Strong understanding of software release readiness, OTA deployments, production support, and post-launch quality activities.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, dashboards, issue tracking systems, and software quality metrics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to drive alignment, accountability, and execution across large cross-functional organizations.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position, including understanding work instructions, safety procedures, and job-related communications.
• Preferred
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in automotive software quality, software validation, system integration, technical program management, or customer-facing engineering roles.
• Experience working in automotive, autonomous driving, connected vehicle, embedded software, or other complex product development environments.
• Experience supporting strategic customer programs, autonomous vehicle programs, software-defined vehicles, or connected vehicle platforms.
• Experience supporting software quality activities from pre-SOP development through launch, production, fleet operations, and post-SOP field support.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity, Homologation, diagnostics, and automotive regulatory requirements.
• Experience presenting software quality status, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership and external customer stakeholders.
• Experience serving as a technical liaison, integration engineer, resident engineer, customer quality engineer, or strategic customer support lead.
• Work Requirement
• This role is based in the Bay Area, California and requires regular in-person collaboration with Nuro engineering, validation, operations, and program teams. Frequent engagement with Lucid Software Development, Validation, Diagnostics, Cloud, Automation, Product Quality, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Service Engineering teams is required to support Nexus program execution throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
• Compensation and Benefits
• Base salary range: [Compensation Range TBD]
• Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the terms and conditions of those programs. Cash or equity incentive awards, if applicable, are determined by multiple factors, including individual performance and overall company results.
• 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 in our application and hiring process. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at [accessibility contact TBD].
• Candidate Data Privacy
• By 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.
• Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. 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 also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the 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 any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.
• Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice.
• To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.