Staff Simulation Software Engineer, ADAS/AD

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We are seeking a Sr. Simulation Software Engineer, ADAS/AD to help scale and advance the simulation infrastructure for our autonomous driving systems. 

This role is based in Newark, CA and requires employees to be onsite five days a week. 

The Role: 

As a Sr. Simulation Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building and scaling a high-fidelity, performant simulation platform that enables the development and validation of ADAS and Autonomous Driving (AD) features. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate the simulation environment with the full AV software stack, deploy real-time systems, and ensure comprehensive, automated testing. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design and develop scalable simulation pipelines to test ADAS/AD features across a wide range of real-world and edge-case driving scenarios. 

• Interface simulation systems with the full AD software stack, supporting closed-loop testing workflows such as Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL). 

• Create and maintain tools for building, managing, and running simulation scenarios at scale. 

• Implement robust KPIs for automated validation of vehicle behavior and system performance. 

• Contribute to infrastructure and tooling to expand the reach and fidelity of Lucid’s simulation capabilities. 

• Collaborate across planning, perception, and systems teams to ensure accurate integration of simulation with vehicle dynamics, sensor models, and decision-making logic. 

Required Qualifications: 

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degrees preferred). 

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in simulation or software development. 

• Proficient in C/C++ and Python, with strong software engineering fundamentals. 

• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal, Unity) or automotive simulation platforms such as VTD or CarMaker. 

• Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with middleware systems like ROS. 

• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Shell, Bash). 

• Understanding of descriptive configuration formats such as XML and YAML. 

• Background in sensor modeling or validation. 

• Experience with real-time system optimization, including threading primitives and performance tuning. 

• Interest or exposure to emerging ML applications in simulation (e.g., NeRFs, LLMs). 

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)$154,000—$211,750 USD

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