Software Engineering Manager, Android Framework (Infotainment)

Lucid Motors is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for Android Automotive Framework within their Infotainment Software team. This role involves technical leadership, overseeing architecture, guiding development of AAOS components, and managing a team of software engineers. Responsibilities include optimizing system performance, resolving connectivity issues, collaborating cross-functionally, and contributing to product strategy. The manager will enhance Android Framework components, integrate HAL services, and ensure compliance with automotive standards, driving innovation in luxury electric vehicles.

Must Have

• Set technical direction, oversee architecture decisions, and guide the development of Android Automotive OS (AAOS) components.
• Hire, mentor, and manage software engineers; foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware, UX, QA, and product teams.
• Enhance Android Framework components, integrate HAL services, and ensure performance, stability, and compliance with automotive standards.
• Influence product strategy and align engineering efforts with business goals.
• Lead development of AAOS-based infotainment systems.
• Optimize system performance (latency, resource usage, stability).
• Resolve issues related to connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi), multimedia, CarPlay, Android Auto.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UX, hardware, QA).
• Conduct code reviews and document design decisions.
• Strong experience with Android Framework, AOSP, and AAOS.
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, C/C++, and Linux.
• Experience with HAL development, NDK, and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Experience with debugging tools: adb, logcat, Wireshark, gdb.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• 2+ years in people management.
• Ability to hire, mentor, and grow engineering teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience, preferably in automotive or embedded systems.

Good to Have

• Experience with on-device ML.
• Experience with infotainment product development.
• Experience with Android certification.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to Agile development.
• Background in cross-functional project leadership.

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

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At 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.

Lucid Motors is leading the charge in redefining luxury electric vehicles. We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Android Automotive Framework, to join our Infotainment Software team. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Technical Leadership: Setting technical direction, overseeing architecture decisions, and guiding the development of Android Automotive OS (AAOS) components.
• Team Management: Hiring, mentoring, and managing software engineers; fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Project Oversight: Managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware, UX, QA, and product teams.
• Platform Development: Enhancing Android Framework components, integrating HAL services, and ensuring performance, stability, and compliance with automotive standards.
• Strategic Contribution: Influencing product strategy and aligning engineering efforts with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of AAOS-based infotainment systems.
• Optimize system performance (latency, resource usage, stability).
• Resolve issues related to connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi), multimedia, CarPlay, Android Auto.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UX, hardware, QA).
• Conduct code reviews and document design decisions.
• Stay current with Android and automotive technology trends.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Skills
• Strong experience with Android Framework, AOSP, and AAOS.
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, C/C++, and Linux.
• Experience with HAL development, NDK, and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Debugging tools: adb, logcat, Wireshark, gdb.

• Leadership & Management
• 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• 2+ years in people management.
• Ability to hire, mentor, and grow engineering teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience, preferably in automotive or embedded systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with on-device ML, infotainment product development, or Android certification.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Agile development.
• Background in cross-functional project leadership.

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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