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.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to join our Infotainment Software team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Android development, a deep understanding of automotive infotainment systems, and a passion for creating user-friendly, high-performance applications.
Role/Responsibilities
- Development and Integration: Design, implement, and deliver the in-vehicle software utilizing the underlying platform, frameworks, and SDKs
- Optimization: Optimize software for performance, memory usage, and responsiveness while ensuring the highest levels of stability and reliability.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers, application engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers to ensure seamless integration of features.
- Testing: Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests to validate functionality and performance.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for developed features and systems.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest Android development practices, tools, and emerging technologies.
- Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve software issues in collaboration with QA teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Android applications and framework development
- Exposure to coding languages like Java or C++
- Knowledge of automotive communication protocols like CAN, LIN, and Ethernet
- 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
Education
Field(s)of study: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields
- Will consider undergrads Junior level or above Pursuing Bachelor’s or master's degree
- Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS, PhD)
- Familiarity with Android Automotive OS or other infotainment platforms is a plus
- Domain knowledge and experience in software development on the Android system and have worked with multiple areas of Android SDK is a plus
Program Information
- Timing: May- August, or June-September pending class schedules.
- Duration of Internship: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
- Work Location & Environment: This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work.
- Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $48 to $66 (Subject to changes).
- Relocation: May be provided on a case to case basis.
- Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.
- Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check.
- Drug Screening: All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen.
- Medical benefits: Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.
- Visa Sponsorship: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization.
Compensation 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 (hourly)
$48—$66 USD
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