Staff Behavior Planning Engineer, Autonomous Driving
Company: Lucid Motors
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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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.
Responsibilities: · Design, prototype, test, and deploy
state-of-the-art behavior planning algorithms for autonomous and
assisted driving features. · Develop and implement decision-making,
trajectory and route planning, and optimization-based planning
frameworks. · Collaborate closely with perception, controls,
localization, and systems teams to ensure robust and efficient
integration of planning software. · Drive innovation through the
invention of novel algorithms and features that elevate the safety,
comfort, and intelligence of Lucid vehicles. · Support the
validation and verification of behavior planning components in
simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and on-road testing
environments. Required Qualifications: · MS degree in Robotics,
Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or
a related field (or equivalent experience). · 2 years of
professional experience, or a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. ·
Strong C++ programming skills with a solid understanding of
software engineering best practices. · Deep knowledge of
decision-making algorithms such as graph/tree search methods or
AI-based planners. · Experience with motion and behavior planning
concepts including decision-making under uncertainty, optimization
techniques, trajectory generation, and route planning. · Hands-on
experience with embedded systems integration in robotics or
automotive domains. · Strong communication and problem-solving
skills. Preferred Qualifications: · Experience with middleware
systems such as ROS or DDS. · Proficiency in scripting languages
such as Python, Bash. · Experience with simulation tools (e.g.,
Gazebo, CARLA) and frameworks for testing autonomous systems. ·
Experience and understanding of deep learning frameworks (e.g.,
TensorFlow, PyTorch). · Experience and knowledge of
imitation/reinforcement learning techniques. · Familiarity with
version control systems (e.g., Git) and modern development
workflows. · Prior work on scenario-based testing, MIL/SIL/HIL
environments, or automated test frameworks. · Exposure to CI tools
such as Jenkins or GitLab CI. 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. Base Pay Range (Annual) $179,400 - $263,120 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.) By Submitting your
application, you understand and agree that your personal data will
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you are a California resident, please refer to our California
Candidate Privacy Notice . To all recruitment agencies : Lucid
Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward
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