Engineering Program Manager (EPM) – Perception & Mapping

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Job Description

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.

About Lucid Motors

At Lucid Motors, we are redefining the future of luxury electric mobility. Our mission is to deliver the most advanced electric vehicles in the world — pushing boundaries in performance, intelligence, and design. The Perception and Mapping organization powers the core technologies that enable safe, intelligent, and intuitive driving experiences.

As a Engineering Program Manager (EPM), you will lead complex, cross-functional programs that span multiple engineering teams, ensuring timely delivery of cutting-edge perception and mapping capabilities for next-generation ADAS and autonomous driving systems.

Responsibilities

· Drive end-to-end program execution across Machine Learning Perception, Parking Perception, Sensor Fusion, Environment Modeling, and Mapping & Navigation teams.

· Define program scope, objectives, and success metrics aligned with product and organizational goals.

· Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and resource allocations.

· Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, validation, systems, and product teams.

· Identify and mitigate risks, resolve dependencies, and proactively manage issues to keep programs on track.

· Ensure seamless integration of perception and mapping software into Lucid production programs.

· Communicate program status, milestones, and risks to stakeholders and executive leadership.

· Champion best practices in program management, including agile methodologies and continuous improvement.

· Support validation and verification activities for perception and mapping systems in prototype and pre-production vehicles.

· Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and technical excellence.

Required Qualifications

· Proven experience managing complex technical programs in automotive, robotics, or related domains.

· Strong understanding of ADAS, autonomous driving systems, and perception technologies (camera, LiDAR, radar, sensor fusion).

· Excellent organizational and leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive alignment across multiple teams.

· Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies (Jira, Agile, Scrum, Kanban).

· Exceptional communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

· 7+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering leadership roles.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience working with machine learning, mapping, and sensor fusion systems.

· Familiarity with software development lifecycles, CI/CD, and MLOps practices.

· Background in system-level integration and validation for automotive or embedded systems.

· Advanced degree in engineering or management.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.

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.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

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.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$153,100—$224,510 USD

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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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.

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