Senior Software Engineer – Audio Stream Management (Infotainment)

Lucid is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specialized in audio stream management for our infotainment ECU. This role involves designing and implementing robust solutions to manage multiple audio streams (media, navigation, voice assistant, telephony, alerts) seamlessly across the system. The engineer will ensure proper handling of concurrent audio sources with priority rules, optimize audio performance and latency on QNX and Android Automotive platforms, and collaborate with various teams to deliver a premium audio experience. The position also includes troubleshooting audio-related issues and defining/monitoring audio KPIs.

Must Have

• Design and implement audio routing and stream management for infotainment systems.
• Ensure proper handling of concurrent audio sources (media, calls, notifications) with priority rules.
• Optimize audio performance and latency across QNX and Android Automotive platforms.
• Collaborate with middleware, hardware, and UX teams to deliver a premium audio experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve audio-related issues, including synchronization and resource conflicts.
• Define and monitor audio KPIs for quality and performance.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with QNX and Android Automotive.
• Deep understanding of audio frameworks, routing, and concurrency management.
• Familiarity with audio codes, DSP concepts, and low-latency audio processing.
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional team.
• Strong focus on quality and user experience.
• Excellent technical communication skills.

Good to Have

• Automotive or consumer electronics experience.
• Knowledge of Qt, audio HALs, and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with Android Audio Framework and QNX Audio Manager.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vacation
• 401k
• Eligibility to participate in Lucid’s equity program
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program

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We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer specialized in audio stream management for our infotainment ECU. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust solutions to manage multiple audio streams (media, navigation, voice assistant, telephony, alerts) seamlessly across the system.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement audio routing and stream management for infotainment systems.
• Ensure proper handling of concurrent audio sources (media, calls, notifications) with priority rules.
• Optimize audio performance and latency across QNX and Android Automotive platforms.
• Collaborate with middleware, hardware, and UX teams to deliver a premium audio experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve audio-related issues, including synchronization and resource conflicts.
• Define and monitor audio KPIs for quality and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with QNX and Android Automotive.
• Deep understanding of audio frameworks, routing, and concurrency management.
• Familiarity with audio codes, DSP concepts, and low-latency audio processing.
• Soft Skills:
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional team.
• Strong focus on quality and user experience.
• Excellent technical communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive or consumer electronics experience.
• Knowledge of Qt, audio HALs, and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with Android Audio Framework and QNX Audio Manager.

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.)

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