Engineering Program Manager; EPM – Perception & Mapping

Engineering Program Manager (EPM) – Perception & Mapping

Newark, CA

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience working with machine learning, mapping, and sensor fusion systems.
• Familiarity with software development life cycles, 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.

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