Staff QA and Test Infrastructure Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain DevOps pipelines and test automation infrastructure for automotive and embedded development workflows
• Build internal tools to streamline embedded software testing, firmware deployment, and continuous integration for safety-critical systems
• Collaborate with Embedded Software and Vehicle Integration teams to design scalable test environments for in-vehicle compute modules
• Implement containerized and cloud-native systems using Docker and Kubernetes to orchestrate distributed test execution
• Integrate automotive-specific workflows into CI/CD systems, including static analysis, MISRA compliance, and automated regression testing
• Develop monitoring, logging, and diagnostic tools to ensure high availability of embedded test infrastructure
• Support and extend test frameworks used for ECU validation and vehicle-level testing

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, embedded test infrastructure, or automation tooling
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks such as Flask or Django
• Experience with embedded Linux, cross-compilation, and deploying applications to embedded targets
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN bus or Automotive Ethernet
• Experience with HIL/SIL systems, embedded test benches, or automotive validation environments
• Proficiency with version control systems such as GIT or GitLab
• Strong Linux knowledge including deployment, debugging, and system monitoring

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in maintaining embedded test automation systems, including HIL rigs or ECU validation setups
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded firmware development
• Exposure to manufacturing test environments for automotive ECUs or in-vehicle compute modules
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or Ansible
• Experience with agentic AI tools for automated debugging, test generation, or pipeline optimization

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Vacation and 401k options
• Eligibility for equity programs and discretionary annual incentive programs

About the Company

Lucid Motors is a leader in luxury electric vehicles, designing intuitive and high-performance mobility solutions. We are building a community of innovators dedicated to creating a sustainable future through advanced engineering and great design.