Software Engineer, Platform Framework

We launched Lucid in 2016 to build the world’s best cars and accelerate the shift to clean energy. Our vehicles deliver best-in-class performance *and* efficiency. Equally important, we’re building a world-class team: From our state-of-the-art factory in Arizona to our global headquarters in California’s Silicon Valley, we’re recruiting high-performing people who want to help decarbonize Earth. Join us!

Job Description

Lucid Motors is leading the charge in redefining luxury electric vehicles. We are seeking a highly skilled Android Automotive Framework Specialist to join our Infotainment Software team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, enhancing, integrating, optimizing, and delivering Android Framework features and functions for Lucid’s next-generation infotainment systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as application developers, architects and QA in developing and integrating new features and functions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing core AOSP middleware systems using C and/or C++.

• Implement custom services, and device management features.

• Producing unit, functional, integration and interchangeability tests, including automated tests when possible.

• Porting and Integration of Android framework & HAL to new hardware platforms

• Customize Android framework to suit Infotainment form factors. • Debug and resolve Android framework integration issues. • Debug and resolve BSP issues.

• Optimize the performance of Android framework. • Working experience in C, C++ or Core / Android Java programming, Android SDK, Android NDK

Technical Expertise:

• Deep domain understanding of Android Automotive development, and debugging tools.

• Working knowledge in IVI Systems such as connectivity (WiFI or Bluetooth or NFC), Multimedia (Audio or Video), Display, Voice Assistants (Alexa, Sound Hound), Camera, Navigation, Automotive HMI, Vehicle HAL etc.

• Deep understanding of Device Tree, Kernel/Framework interface, CTS failure analysis, system stability, peripheral modules, device drivers, etc.

• Deeper understanding of Linux Internals and Android Automotive Internals.

• Expert in OS concepts (multi-core processing, threads, processes, sockets, etc.), algorithms, data structures.

• Experience in modifying Android framework services such as Window Manager, Activity Manager, Package Manager, Connectivity Manager, HAL and so on.

• Hands on experience implementing HALs such as Audio HAL, Vehicle HAL, GNSS etc.

• Experience in customizing SystemUI, navigation bar and notifications. • Experience with existing AOSP middleware service systems (IPC, Binder management, system policy, etc.)

• Experience with Android & GNU Makefiles, ADB, SQLite and shell scripts • Good knowledge and understanding of Android internals • Work experience in QC chipset

• Experience in modification of Android framework code for customization

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• 1+ years of experience in Android application and framework development.

• Strong proficiency in Java, C++

 • Familiarity with Android Automotive OS or other infotainment platforms is a plus.

• Domain knowledge and experience of software development on the Android system and have worked with multiple area of Android SDK

• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as ARXML, TCP/IP and others.

• Experience with version control systems like Git.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. • Excellent communication skills.

 

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.